Why watch Zambia?
Zambia held presidential elections this week, a contest that’s had interesting implications beyond the borders of that southern African nation. When I speak about international… Read More »Why watch Zambia?
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Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
I see what you’re thinking…
“Dreams seen by a man-made machine How does it seem, how does it seem That we can see each others dreams” – CAN, “Last Night’s… Read More »I see what you’re thinking…
links for 2011-09-16
Shouting Fire in a Crowded Hashtag Important essay by Andres Monroy-Hernandes about the use of social media to document drug violence in Mexico, and the… Read More »links for 2011-09-16
A Vast Wasteland, Five Decades Later
Fifty years ago, Newton Minow, the 35 year old FCC chairman, gave a speech that’s still studied today. It’s taught in rhetoric courses, tested on… Read More »A Vast Wasteland, Five Decades Later
The science of food… and of resetting your expectations
This is one of the more surreal weeks of my recent life. On Sunday, I took possession of an adorable and small apartment near Inman… Read More »The science of food… and of resetting your expectations
links for 2011-08-25
Fukushima Robot Operator Writes Tell-All Blog – IEEE Spectrum Pseudonymous operator of rescue robots at the Fukushima nuclear reactors writes about his experiences operating the… Read More »links for 2011-08-25