Some of the issues addressed are being addressed, some are original – I hope. Data Ownership – Data ownership should remain and always remain the property of the individual. Issues of data ownership need to be addressed strongly going forward, no company has the right to own my data. I may grant them permission to […]
Tag Archives: Web 2.0
Who’s story is it anyway?
The problems with Wikipedia as outlined in the article attached http://blogs.zdnet.com/Murphy/?p=1190, highlight one of the greatest problems we face in age of ubiquitous information. It is the question of “Who’s story is it?” However this has always been a problem, it is just that in the present age as we all gain the power to […]
Improving the knowledge stream
As the world changes, and all our knowledge goes online, with insurmountable intellect and nonsense available to all in equal measure, the way we interact with this knowledge must change if we are to derive the maximum benefit from it. New roles and behaviors must emerge to enable us to adapt to this evolving resource […]
The Internet for Designers, an update
15 days after placing my order with Ponoko, by uploading an EPS file from Illustrator with the right colours of line and shade – remarkably simple instructions and process on site, I have received my first production run of shaped buttons. Why shaped buttons? Well there aren’t many in the marketplace at present and with […]
Finding the right words
As information becomes increasingly open, and we are presented with an endless wealth of knowledge, finding the right words is increasingly important. Until you can combine the phrases to articulate the thoughts that you have, it used to be that you’d struggle to communicate. Now you will also miss out on what has already been […]
Big Mother
I’ve had enough of all this damn choice, I’d like a gentle dictator to allow me to focus on the elements of life I enjoy. All the other bull I can do without. Who wants to remove the choice for me? I’ll give you a monthly budget, and my needs. You can tell me what […]
The internet for designers, an introduction
One day you may compete with amateurs, and consumer collectives. Right now the the internet can give you the power to create and sell with ease. The old methods of distribution can be ignored, likewise the old methods of production (on some production techniques) are no longer necessary. Therefore the 2 obstacles to creating reality […]
Tap into the knowledge pool
Chances are your organisation is hierarchical in its format. As a result your organisation is engaging in a process of constant self monitoring and filtering to fit with what your employees perceive as the company line. Few ideas will make it up the chain, and if they do, the person who had them will have […]
What’s shit about facebook
Apart from the dirty and sordid self hate that I feel every time I visit the site. This self loathing that comes from the realisation that you are stalking your friends, or engaging in perpetual exhibitionism shouting “hey guys look at me, i’m crazy, deep, shallow, fun loving, whatever” primarily your generic. I hate the […]
Wikiparliament
Definition. Where (and when) people really do have power over the decisions that shape their lives. Wikiparliament is where politics meets the peer society (ebay, wikipedia, amazon, ect) and power and with it responsibility are returned to society. Wikiparliament will begin outside of the current political template and through the blueprint below transfer the publics […]
Hyphall 