The survival of languages in a digital age
I’m heading to Tanzania in a few weeks for the TED global conference, and I’d like to improve my Swahili before I go. (This wouldn’t… Read More »The survival of languages in a digital age
Spring Fever
A few years ago, my business partner, Ana Maria, and I spent two weeks in Ulaanbataar to try and set up a new Geekcorps program.… Read More »Spring Fever
Reactions to the crash of KQ 507
The tragic crash of Kenya Airways 507 in Cameroon enroute from Abidjan to Douala has sparked a wave of articles in international media reminding readers… Read More »Reactions to the crash of KQ 507
Ooh! Shiny!
My friend JC Herz spoke at the same State Department event I was attending in Washington yesterday, and came away with the best quote of… Read More »Ooh! Shiny!
Geek tracking, African hacking
I’m at a State Department event today, giving a talk about technology and activism – the event is under “Chatham House Rules“, which means that… Read More »Geek tracking, African hacking
A talk at the World Bank, and the meeting I almost (accidently) crashed
This is one of the busier weeks in recent memory. I’ve slept in different cities each of the last four nights, given two talks, and… Read More »A talk at the World Bank, and the meeting I almost (accidently) crashed