Doc Searls on “The Intention Economy”
Friend and fellow Berkmanite Doc Searls is presenting his new book, The Intention Economy, at Harvard this evening. That I’m hosting the event doesn’t stop… Read More »Doc Searls on “The Intention Economy”
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Laamb and sumo – what would happen if Senegalese wrestlers came to Japan?
The New York Times had a great article yesterday on laamb, a style of wrestling popular in Senegal. Laamb, sometimes called “Lutte Senegalese” is enjoying… Read More »Laamb and sumo – what would happen if Senegalese wrestlers came to Japan?
An idea worth at least 40 nanoKardashians of your attention
In my class today, celebrated science journalist Alister Doyle shared an insight that crystalized for me a line of thinking I’ve been exploring about media… Read More »An idea worth at least 40 nanoKardashians of your attention
Opening notes from Media Lab spring meeting
Radio host John Hockenberry introduces the first day of the Media Lab’s spring sponsor meeting. He suggests that the lab is an “infectious idea”, a… Read More »Opening notes from Media Lab spring meeting
The tweetbomb and the ethics of attention
Bachir (Chiren) Boumaaz, known as “Athene”, is an online gamer known for his prowess at World of Warcraft and other multiplayer games. His YouTube channel,… Read More »The tweetbomb and the ethics of attention
Tim O’Reilly at MIT Media Lab
Legendary technology publisher Tim O’Reilly is the speaker at today’s Media Lab Conversations with Joi Ito. O’Reilly Media is one of the best respected technology… Read More »Tim O’Reilly at MIT Media Lab