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We are still in the immediate wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, but it is already clear that the investigation into these attacks is taking a very different shape than the investigation into the 9/11 attacks. One of the big … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged crowdsourcing, information, online community, participatory culture, photos, privacy, security, smart phones, surveillance, technology, terrorism, video | 2 Comments
Like many people, I spent all weekend reading every post and every news story about Aaron Swartz—whom I did not know, but whose work I respected. This weekend was the anniversaries of the deaths of two very dear family members … Continue reading
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Inspired by recent postings by Tarleton Gillespie and C.W. Anderson, I wanted to chime in with my own take on the material and political aspects of algorithms. I’ve been mulling this over in my work with sensor enthusiasts, both in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged algorithms, big data, participatory culture | 2 Comments
Hector Postigo published two books this month. The first is based on his work on digital technologies, cultural production and user resistance to copyright management systems. Below is the description: “The movement against restrictive digital copyright protection arose largely … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged announcement, copyright, Digital Rights, participatory culture, privacy, surveillance | 1 Comment
In a recent post over at Microsoft Research’s “Social media Collective” blog, danah boyd posed a query to her readers: she’s in the midst of a project with Henry Jenkins and Mimi Ito, a back-and-forth meant to advance their thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cultural production, digital culture, industry, participatory culture, technology | 1 Comment
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