Did the web “kill the economy”?
Douglas Rushkoff, in a keynote speech at the Web 2.0 conference, boldly declared that the Internet caused the economic crisis. I wouldn't go as far as Rushkoff goes—it's fairly clear to me that...
Category: Internet
Obama, online organizing, FISA and the internet’s political future
Barack Obama's campaign for the White House got a lot of attention for its savvy Web organizing, its skill at fundraising and even just for the size of its email list—13 million names. The backbone...
Facebook and Craigslist spread happiness and joy
I look at Facebook only occasionally. I usually update my status and send a few messages, but every two months or so, I really comb through, looking at pictures, reading notes, and so forth....
My Superhero Dream Team: prepare for glory!
Like most men, I have very limited insight into the higher neurological functions of the American female. So, as far as discussing the themes that women find appealing in their television and movies,...