Think Social Media is a Fad?
A video compilation of data, set to a familiar tune, showing why social media is changing the world.
Questioning the Attention Economy
Rupert Murdoch’s plans to charge for access to his newspapers has been widely criticized as it will cut the material out of the wider online conversation. But what good is it to be part of a conversation that doesn’t bring in any revenue?
Facebook Acquires FriendFeed, Hitler Throws a Fit
The social media world was thrown for a loop when Facebook announced its acquisition of FriendFeed. Even historical villains were upset, as captured in a smart parody video.
Sci Foo Camp – Day 3
Sci Foo Camp 2009 — Day 3. Journals of the future, video games, rocketships to Mars. It’s all in a day’s work.
Successful Web 2.0 Business Models
We’ve all read declaration after declaration that the publishing business model is dead and needs to be replaced by a new one. So far, no one seems to have any idea exactly what that new business model should be. A few recent examples are examined….
iPhone-casting: A New Door Opens?
A new iPhone application lets you podcast from wherever you are. The results may open a new door on audio expression for many of us.
Bing and Wave: New Technologies with Different Aims
Two new technologies are introduced, with very different scope and aims. As publishers, we need to think more like Wave and less like Bing.
The Real-Time Web Emerges
The “Now Web” has emerged as a major alternative for users. Google is watching it, and you should be, too.
The End of “Free”
Has free access to content outlived its usefulness as a way of getting noticed?
When Tools Dominate Tasks
A recent study shows that article tagging actually decreases recall of content. This points out the inelegance of most social media tools, where the act of using the tool becomes paramount over the activity it’s supposed to aid.
By Way of Introduction….
David Crotty introduces himself and provides insights into what drives him.
Sit & Squat Socially
Squeeze the smartphone to find out where you can find relief in a pinch.
CrossRef and Blogs
CrossRef recently announced a plugin for WordPress, the popular blogging platform (and the one this blog uses), showing yet again that citations are not vestiges from a bygone print age but are part and parcel of the permanent Web. CrossRef […]
Does Twitter Change the Conference?
Scientific presentations have long been semi-private displays of new data and speculative findings. The nondescript conference room, the slide or PowerPoint presentation, and the somnolent audience — all trademarks of the live meeting event, and all part of why these […]
A False Choice
“Wisdom of the crowds” vs. “expertise” is a common contrast these days, with the social web being scrutinized for failings and weaknesses by people who think there’s still a chance of turning back the clock. This week was an interesting […]