Ready for something fun? Then crank up your credulous dial and tune in… below is what has been on my mind lately:
Imagine Bob.
Bob is an ordinary guy with an ordinary computer, an ordinary amount of time to goof around on the internet, and an ordinary appetite to socialize.
Now imagine a world in which Bob lives, is not on Facebook, and in most cases has no idea that you even exist. (more…)
Have a few minutes to help science journalists and writers out? Oh, and me.
Good. Read on.
Science Writers in New York has invited me to present for 10 minutes on “the future of social media in the next decade.” (RSVP on the Facebook event page)
Honestly, I think this is an insanity-inducing topic — even with the help of pros like David A. Dobbs and Nancy Shute.
Yet I’m a firm believer in the wisdom of (smart + relevant) crowds and the goodwill of an invested community.
So I really need your help. Especially if you’re a science journalist/writer, tech/internet/social media nerd — or both.
Here are the topics SWINY asked panelists to cover: (more…)
