Some Memorable Dishes from the Kitchen in 2009
As 2009 comes to an end, here is a selection of entries that left an especially nice flavor on the palette.
The Expense of Online? We’re Still Coping With the Internet’s Early Compromises
What early design compromises in building the Internet are still with us today? How does it add expense to running sites? Can we upgrade an entire planet?
Abbott & Costello in the Modern Era — An Update on “Who’s On First”
If Abbott & Costello were around today, they’d have a great time talking tech. Here’s how it might go.
How Many Books Dance on the Head of an e-Pin?
Can the model used in the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records be extended to embrace e-works? Or should it be trimmed instead?
A One-Graphic Thermometer for the Economic Slowdown
When money is treated as materials rather than a rate of activity, GDP can quickly freeze, as this graphic shows.
Thriving in the Age of the Informavore
The accelerated, real-time Web has some people worried about its cultural effects. Given the alternatives, I’ll take it.
The Original Macintosh — A Review from the Wayback Machine
Stumbling across an early review of the first Mac shows how far we’ve come.
An Auto-Tuned Carl Sagan (feat. Stephen Hawking)
Carl Sagan remains relevant, even moreso thanks to this brilliant little video featuring the Sagan song stylings and a special appearance by Stephen Hawking.
The Subscription Model Lives and Thrives
The subscription model is all around us, as is the subscription mentality. Why did US publishers back away from it?
“Mr. Galileo Was Correct”
A classic science clip from the moon, proving that Mr. Galileo was, indeed, correct.
Is There a Hole in the Middle of the Information Age?
Newspapers created a choke point for information supply. How do we avoid creating a hole at the center in the age of the demand economy?
New Pencils, New Crayons, Old Humans
Fresh thinking about communication tools (pencils, crayons, computers) often pays off since we’re such inveterate communicators.
Digital Natives? Or Neo-Traditionalists?
“Digital natives” don’t necessarily know more about their technologies, they just have different habits. In fact, digital immigrants have the real advantage addressing young “neo-traditionalists.”
“Did You Know?” 4.0 — Convergence and Communications
Another “Did You Know?” video has appeared, this time talking about convergence. Maybe it also shows that with each video, we’re closer to the future that once astounded us.
A Decade of “Crossing the Chasm” — The Mountain Has Moved
My copy of “Crossing the Chasm” is 10 years old. What’s changed? Are we crossing it fast enough?