Last century, society saw constant change driven by scientists discovering pioneering ways to make electricity, media and other important advances widely available. As these technologies develop and mature, engineers have taken up the innovation mantle, finding ways to abstract and leverage technology to revolutionize business, redirect political discourse, destroy social barriers and much more. In fact, by democratizing tools and information, engineers stand to have unprecedented impact on society’s development. Greg Papadopoulos, Sun’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Research and Development, delivers a compelling argument analyzing how engineers can amplify their societal impact and why they should get involved in topics as diverse as microfinance and presidential campaigns.