Researching Social Media
Should a federal agency start funding research into social networks? It might be the greatest idea since DARPA.
Chaos Plays Catch-up
An embattled math journal resumes publishing without its editor. Is this journal preparing to close shop?
USPS = Spam in Meatspace
We often don’t think about the USPS as a vulnerable business entity, but a closer inspection shows that it’s another US business from a bygone era. Will its troubles push publishers to drop print?
“The Next 100 Years” — Brilliant, Flawed
George Friedman’s “The Next 100 Years” is a book well worth reading, and reductionism of it won’t suffice.
“New” AP Strategy Is Nothing New
The Associated Press tries yet another strategic shift, one that shows they’re late to the game, and playing the wrong game at that.
Online Audience Growing Fast
New data show how powerful the online channel is becoming, with audience and attention to spare. When will some major players wake up to this reality?
Going Public About Privacy
Defining privacy is tricky, and it’s moreso in the digital-soaked world we live in. How can we frame our thinking on the issue?
Google Wants Your Links, Not Your Content
The Google Books Settlement has publishers up in arms over copyright and content presentation. They need to wake up and smell the coffee. That’s not what Google’s after.
Can Education Adapt?
Universities might be in for some major changes and challenges. This thoughtful slideshow reveals some of what likely lies ahead.
April Fool’s Roundup — 2009
April Fool’s was a good one at the Scholarly Kitchen. Here’s a roundup of some notable pranks across the Interwebs.
The Google Books Settlement: An Author’s Perspective
The Google Books Settlement has authors up in arms. I’m an author now, and I don’t know what they’re so upset about.
University Presses: Missing an Opportunity?
While university presses shrink and go digital, are they trying to preserve a structural memory in the face of a modern reality?
Fast-Forward for Scholarly Video
Academic video makes great leaps forward with the unveiling of AcademicEarth.org and YouTube EDU.
Sit & Squat Socially
Squeeze the smartphone to find out where you can find relief in a pinch.
Access: Revolution or Evolution?
Is open access to science best described as an evolution or revolution?