The Scholarly Presidency
While the election of Barack Obama was a breakthrough in race relations, it also marks a breakthrough in the scholarly world.
Halloween Scholarship
The origins of Halloween, via video. Boo!
Big News, Small Newspaper
The Christian Science Monitor drops daily print. The big news may be that it still exists at all.
Subscription Toys
The subscription model retains many virtues, but making it work in the digital world requires new toys.
The 0.7% Book Settlement
For a fraction of their revenues, Google creates a win-win.
A Debate for the Ages
In great debates, it seems some things are either timeless or predictable. Watch this video to judge for yourself.
The Fractured Brand
Is your brand truly one brand in the digital world? Or has the new media space fractured it?
13 Great Error Messages
What’s the #1 computer error message? Is it red or blue? Flaming? A whale tale? Or just sad?
Renaissance II
Are we in the early days of a new Renaissance? One keen observer agrees, and trends point in that direction.
Social Network Veteran Flees!
What happens when you’ve had one virtual life too many?
Linking and Copyright
If linking becomes the main form of citation, does copyright become a moot point?
Wikileaks vs. the Status Quo
Image via Wikipedia A site recently came to the attention of many people observing the US political scene — Wikileaks.org, a site that promises to help you “safely get the truth out:” Wikileaks accepts classified, censored or otherwise restricted material […]
The Gridlock Economy
Michael Heller’s book “The Gridlock Economy” explains many things, including airport congestion, Google Books, and the drop in drug discovery.
The Myths of Texting
Text messaging and its social and linguistic effects are examined in a new book.
George Orwell’s Blog
Image via Wikipedia The New York Times recently reported that George Orwell has started blogging. Or, rather, his diaries are being put online daily as part of a new blog. This is a fascinating blog to read. Each entry is […]