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2008 Presentation at Oberlin Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship
I just discovered that my presentation at Oberlin's 2008 Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship is on YouTube. I talked about how the lessons of building social networks parallel our experience as entrepreneurs.
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On Managing Information Overload and Extremely Lame Superpowers
We all struggle with information overload. If somebody would just push a button and turn off the Internet for a…
How I’m going to go
This weekend has helped me identify the most likely scenarios for my own demise: Buried under mismatched wineglasses. Suffocated by a dishtowel avalanche. Arm spontaneously separates after 18 continuous hours of drilling ceramic tile. Food poisoning from leftovers...
Wanted: Social media scrapbook service
The next chapter: Emily Carr University
I’m thrilled and honoured that I have been invited to join Emily Carr as the Director of the Centre for Moving Interaction. For the next two years, I’ll work with the students and faculty of Emily Carr to develop research programs that engage BC tech companies in exploring new opportunities for — and applications of — digital creativity. And as part of that work, I’ll do research that digs deeper into the strategic and social implications of social media.
The geek’s guide to child-proofing: how to keep your tech safe from baby
With the wisdom earned from six years’ of childraising, two destructive children and four or five figures’ worth of maimed technology, I’d like to weigh in on the neglected side of childproofing. Because once you’ve figured out how to keep your baby safe from your stuff, it’s time to figure out how to keep your stuff safe from baby.
Nonprofit technology starter pack
This is the third part of a 3-part post. The first part covers collaboration on nonprofit technology, and the second part lists 9 questions to ask before starting a nonprofit technology project. Whether you're getting started in nonprofit technology, or you've already...
9 questions to ask before starting a nonprofit technology project
Whether you’re a tech professional who wants to lend your time to a good cause, or an NGO that needs a new web site, your online efforts can benefit not just one organization, but many organizations facing similar challenges and opportunities. These 9 questions will ensure your nonprofit project has the maximum impact.
Collaboration on nonprofit technology in academia and beyond
I'm currently attending the International Digital Media and Arts Association's annual conference, which primarily draws academics who work and teach in digital media. This afternoon's panel on Innovations in Teaching/Learning: Public Service/Civil Engagement...