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Archives: John Battelle

Should Our Information Experiences Be Dependent or Independent?

John Battelle wonders if we’re painting ourselves into a corner with crude tools of identity. Instead, is there another way?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Jan 25, 2011
  • 9 Comments

The Digital Universe, Information Shadows, and Paying for Privacy

Trends in mobile, cloud, and personal computing all point to a redefinition of privacy, with convenience and value competing effectively for preeminence.

  • By Alix Vance
  • May 17, 2010
  • 27 Comments

The Strength of Weak Ties: Why Twitter Matters in Scholarly Communication

The special nature of Twitter makes it ideal for information sharing, and allows it to exploit the links that matter most for information dissemination — the weaker links in the social space.

  • By Michael Clarke
  • Aug 12, 2009
  • 14 Comments

Google’s SearchWiki

Google’s new SearchWiki implementation has grabbed some attention, but will it actually make a difference to users?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Dec 3, 2008
  • 1 Comment

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