Last night’s class flew by. Being our final class, there was a lot of ground to cover. Here are some of the highlights of what I enjoyed:
The discussion of Disney’s Wall-e movie and the use of copyrighted material was interesting. I have yet to see the film, but I can understand Kathy’s frustration that Louis [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Reflection
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Reflection on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Collective Action Questions
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Questions on August 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Questions for Collective Action speaker:
Do you see collective action as more of a pro or con for society?
(Any pre- and post-digital age examples?)
Can a rise in collective action be seen in parallel with the rise of the digital age?
What do you expect the reaction to future collective action to be?
(Embraced vs. feared?)
DRM experience
Posted in Streaming Media on August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
After learning more about digital rights management (DRM), it seems to be a property that many people encounter without even realizing what it is.
Review: We’re All Journalists Now by Scott Gant
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Review on August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
In today’s digital age of inexpensive and accessible media production and distribution means, it is clear that “We’re All Journalists Now.”
The book of this title by Scott Gant explores the current era’s transition in journalism and the laws associated with the changing times. Gant’s book examines today’s definition of “journalist” and to whom journalistic rights [...]
Wine Spectator – Brightcove
Posted in Streaming Media on August 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I recently reviewed a selection of clips on the Wine Spectator Brightcove sight. In my line of work, I work with Wine Spectator. My public relations office represents restaurants with impressive wine lists as well as wineries.
One featured clip was a humorous take on staff members making margaritas in their cubicles. Another clip was well done [...]
Reflection on Howard Rheingold
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Reflection on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What a treat I had on August 4th! I wasn’t expecting to be selected to ask three questions of famed digital media expert Howard Rheingold. That was very exciting; and I hadn’t used Skype before, so that was fun as well.
I checked out MartinLutherKing.org, as Rheingold suggested. “A modern day plastic god” is what that [...]
The Wealth of Networks Review
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Review on August 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
How Social Production Transforms Markets and Freedom is an apt subheading for The Wealth of Networks by Yochai Benkler. The book encompasses topics as broad as the name suggests.
The five-hundred page book provides a sweeping take on networks, covering nearly everything from the history of radio to the future of information law and policy. [...]
Questions for Rheingold
Posted in Net-centric Economics, Questions on August 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Guest Lecture (skype in): Howard Rheingold, author, Smart Mobs:
1) What are the future (or present) regulations for controlling harmful smart mobs?
2) What digital-related career areas do you foresee being ones for which this is a good time to “get in” early, or which companies/fields? (or one that is still “early” to the outside world)
3) What [...]
