Google Idea’s principal Scott Carpenter describes the work spearheaded by Google’s “think/dotank” to solve challenges facing humanity such as violent extremism,censorship, and fragile states. Carpenter explains how Google Ideas uses technology in creative ways to connect people and confront these challenges. He shares examples of Google Ideas’ work, such as the Summit Against Violent extremism (SAVE) and the Illicit Networks: Forces in Opposition (INFO) summit.