Culturematic
Readers of this blog will be aware of my fascination with the concept and churn of culture. I’ve just run […]
Innovation
Community, Teaching and Learning
The Art of Conversation
John McDermott at Financial Times writes “How to have a conversation”: What makes a good conversationalist has changed little over
Events
Jon L. on SXSW
I’m talking about SXSW 2012 (as well as bits about the history and relevance of the event) on the WELL.
Events, Future of the Internet, Futures, Global
Bruce Sterling at SXSW Interactive 2012
After introducing Bruce I dove into Twitter and live tweeted his talk. People told me afterward that they thought it was too cheerful – see what you think from these short bursts (I was typing faster than I could think.) Comments encouraged.
Events
SXSW 3/13/2012
I’ve been running around SXSW having meetings, taking notes, taking photos. Might take some time to summarize. Haven’t had time
Augmented Reality, Events, Future of the Internet, Futures, Technology
Augmented cyborgs at SXSW
Another SXSW coming up; it’ll be good to see old friends and make new connections. The Austin Chronicle asked me
Design, Innovation
How to Build a Better Block
Fabulous talk by Jason Roberts of “The Better Block: A Living Charrette”, presented at TedX Austin. You should watch this…
Events, Freedom to Connect, Future of the Internet, Networks
Bruce Sterling talk at ATX Hackerspace
I shot this video of Bruce at an EFF-Austin-sponsored event February 25 at ATX Hackespace. We were rallying the troops.
Community, Technology
Code Across America ATX: A Civic Innovation Hackathon
Google-funded Code for America was in Austin Saturday for a codeathon using data accessible via the city’s data portal. I
Community, Futures, Sustainability
Resilient Communities
Follow John Robb and pay close attention to what he has to say, because he has his finger on the
Media
Third Option
At Pecha Kucha Austin last night, spent some time talking to John Kunz of Waterloo Records, an old friend from
Science
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” (AC Clarke)
My pal David Pescovitz at the Institute for the Future blogged recently about the IFTF “Multiverse of Exploration Map,” an
Science
Stonehenge, music and magic
A scientist says that Stonehenge was inspired by “auditory illusions,” according to a story in Guardian UK. Independent researcher Steve