Welcoming (?) Al-Shabaab to Twitter
Somedays it seems that everyone has joined Twitter. And then a new account comes along and raises interesting questions about what the service is for… Read More »Welcoming (?) Al-Shabaab to Twitter
...My heart's In Accra
Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
An open thank you letter to Global Voices, on International Volunteer Day
Today is International Volunteer Day, a celebration of the millions of people around the world who give their time, energy and wisdom to projects and… Read More »An open thank you letter to Global Voices, on International Volunteer Day
DARPA director Regina Dugan at MIT: “Just Make It”
This afternoon, MIT’s Political Science distinguished speakers series hosts Regina Dugan and Kaigham Gabriel, director and deputy director of DARPA, the US defense advanced research… Read More »DARPA director Regina Dugan at MIT: “Just Make It”
Ziriums and Zeb Ejiro – Can cultural creation hold Nigeria together?
I’m traveling too much this fall, not getting enough time with my family or my students, but there are occasional trips that would simply be… Read More »Ziriums and Zeb Ejiro – Can cultural creation hold Nigeria together?
#Nollytech – Understanding New Media Nollywood
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Zik Zulu Okafor is one of the first speakers at today’s New Media Nollywood Conference at Georgia Tech. In conjunction with this… Read More »#Nollytech – Understanding New Media Nollywood
Mimi Ito on Otaku culture and cultural soft power
Ian Condry offers an extended introduction to Mimi Ito’s work… because her plane has been delayed and it’s likely to be another half hour before… Read More »Mimi Ito on Otaku culture and cultural soft power