Google Knols = Infomercials
Google Knol may be just author infomercials, not a vibrant reference work with accountability.
48 Hours on Wikipedia
Lies inserted into Wikipedia get corrected quickly, a small study finds.
The Myths of Texting
Text messaging and its social and linguistic effects are examined in a new book.
SSP TMR Rocks the House!
The SSP TMR has closed, but much of the meeting was captured. Here’s your guide, and insights on why the meeting will evolve next year.
Joining: The Binary Game-Changer
Six degrees of separation is now down to three. Will you join? We’ll be talking about such things at the SSP TMR in Philadelphia this week, as well.
Sarah Palin and Wikipedia
VP choice Sarah Palin’s Wikipedia entry was modified prior to her being announced as the choice. Could the news have broken earlier if the media were more tech-savvy? And why are all the Wikipedia editors anonymous?
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 […]
Does Information Behave Like Viruses?
Research on Internet chain-letters reveals that information may not spread like diseases
Scientists Use Social Media
Two surveys reveal that scientists use social media. But maybe not because social media help them work — maybe because social media help them socialize.
iPhone, Reluctantly
After years using another smartphone, I finally switched to the iPhone 3G. It’s a platform for clever interaction designers.
The Rise of LinkedIn
LinkedIn has grown a huge audience — the one thing that will make it tough to beat.
Anonymity Meets Aggression on Web 2.0
Web 2.0 may be shattering the established control of elite media. In their place are loud and aggressive voices.
Google Launches Knols
Google Knols launched with a lot of splash, but is it a small fish?
Who Comments?
The proliferation of Web 2.0 and social networking tools has made it clear that the functionality is being baked into the substance of the Web. But, who is using these tools in the scholarly community? A recent blog entry on […]
Unfair Use
Blogging, like journalism, amplifies the dissemination of scientific information. But tensions still exist between bloggers and the mainstream media.