citizenship
I’m in the process of working on a citizenship campaign, the purpose being to raise awareness of citizenship, what it means to be a good citizen, what we can do to be good citizens, etc.
On the recommendating of Ashly (our campaign “founder”), I just watched the following TED talk – love it. Absolutely not for religious purposes; however, for the overall message. It relates to the exact basis of this campaign – we say and do things without thinking of our “world view,” or our holistic responsibility in our role as citizens…
A Facebook Musical Observation
Today in Creativity & Content, rather than a mind map, story board or chart, guitar and vocals were how Tyler demonstrated his facebook fever observations:
youtube – the past, present and future
Just watched the Anthropology of YouTube today – interesting stuff:
As technology progresses, the media will continue to mediate human relationships.
The most common type of YouTube video is home videos – think Charlie Bit Me – how many times was that replicated? (at least 4,000 times according to a YouTube search…)
- Soulja boy is another prime example – within a year, what began as a home video spread like wildfire and resulted in the signing of a major record label, seven weeks in the top 100 and Grammy nomination
It’s all about the user generated content.
Why?
- loss of communities
- disconnection – technology has separated us
- networked individualism – we’re more independent, but we crave community
- with the increasing commercialization and overabundance, we crave authenticity
People are using YouTube to connect with each other.
- Honesty – people are more honest than ever – although posted videos reach millions of people, because the audience isn’t front and center and an immediate reaction isn’t present, we are being more honest than ever
- Connection without commitment
- Back to basics
- Using technology to show we stand for the same thing. We aren’t amoral. We have values. Breaking boundaries.
Where is the internet going?
Then: pale blue dot (Earth)
Now: little glass dot (webcam)
Here’s my prediction:
society's future
I believe we’re at the tipping point – everything with Web 2.0 came in a rush and everyone jumped on for the crazy ride – now the honeymoon stage is at the end and the novelty is wearing off. By no means do I think Web 2.0 is going to die – not at all, we’re just in the beginning; however, we’re about to turn another chapter in the crazy story we call Web 2.0…as for what’s next? Well, that’s the million dollar question…
who vs. whom
debating who vs. whom. trying to win the debate. ( I will not lose this one, thank you J101, Duncan McDonald and the LSDT )
poll:
do you have suggestions as to WHOM I could contact
vs.
do you have suggestions as to WHO I could contact
honesty, facebook and strangers
Why is it that in passing people on the street or in line at the grocery store, we will (usually) not give an honest answer to the question: “How are you today?” or “How’s it going?” but in places such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs, we’ll reveal all sorts of information and honesty to a world of complete strangers?