Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Some interesting thoughts from The imperatives of the link economy
1. All content must be transparent: open on the web with permanent links so it can receive links. It?s not content until it?s linked.
2. The recipient of links is the party ...
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
I am in the process of reading John Thackara's book In the Bubble
He writes
Throughout the modern age we have subordinated the interests of people to those of technology, an approach that has led to the unthinkable destruction of traditional cultures ...
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
The city fire department is on the cutting edge of Web 2.0, the new wave of innovation that has moved the internet away from the static screen and helped turn it into a dynamic, world-wide community. Exhibit A for the ...
Saturday, July 26th, 2008
The message of this ?4 screens? ad is compelling, but is it accurate? Are mobile devices permitting us as a society to connect in more personal ways that foster a greater sense of community and togetherness?
I think the answer to ...
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Curiously, Clay Shirky gave this speech on my Birthday.
There is a great deal of overlap in what we have to say and Clay's message
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
An interview with Arianna Huffington on the future of news Journalism. The Guardian writesArianna Huffington predicts the slow demise of traditional news reporting. Part of the Guardian's Future of Journalism seriesHurricane Arianna and some thoughts on the future of news ...
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
On September 1 2006, I wrote Post office to move into WH Smith
Outlining the strategy to move local post offices into WH SmithThe high street retailer is set to enter an agreement that would see the Kingsway branch office moved.The ...
Monday, July 21st, 2008
John McCain 'technology illiterate' doesn't email or use internet
'Nuff said.
here's a few words we wrote about a younger black man who utilised the power of networks to move his campaign in overdrive.
Via Emma Mulqueeny
Alan has addressed, radio, television, and conference audiences globally. His book and his articles have been published many respected magazines, journals and newspapers globally.
@HastingsCJ 'cause it still means a damn when you are there, and connect, and meet, and discuss, in fact I would say its addictive... in reply to HastingsCJ1 day ago
16th March Ballroom B. My @sxsw presentation that covers the themes and topics of The No Straight Lines Project, so come along to cheer me along, heckle or profoundly disagree with my point of view.