During the 90's I spent a lot of time 'roughing it' and wandering Europe. I'd walk between France, Switzerland and Germany sleeping under the stars and making money where I could. If you've ever read Narcissus and Goldmund by Hesse you'll get the idea. I starting writing a book called the 'Blaggers Guid To The World'. I never finished it. At the time I felt I could easily justify some of my … [Read more...] about Location Based Apps for the Homeless
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A new way to embed an Audioboo
I can't remember the amount of times I have pestered Audioboo for features I think they should implement. They put them on the 'special ideas board' of which I feel I now have my own section. Many of the ideas the community put forward seem to be implemented. Many of mine must be a bit too weird as i think they are still on the ideas board. (Like a twitter on/off option on the posting page) … [Read more...] about A new way to embed an Audioboo
The Do Lectures
For me the Do Lectures hasn't just broken the conference mould. It's turned it outside in. Diverse, inclusive, unbranded, organic, fluid, honest. Soon after my arrival I realised as a participant that this is not just a ride. It's not something people are paying to see. This is an investment in yourself and others. A rollercoaster with a steering wheel everyone can get their hands … [Read more...] about The Do Lectures
Reinventing Communication & Protecting Community
For me a community is not tied to a geographical area. It's more an area of common life. I live across a number of communities. Family, friends, work, and a number of geeky tech loving groups who exist both on the web and in physical space. Some hold a fellowship of solidarity and trust. Others merely contain a group of peope who share a common interest. Either way these communities are really … [Read more...] about Reinventing Communication & Protecting Community
Google+ Next Big Thing?
I seemed to have spent a large proportion of my Internet ration on Google+ these last couple of days. Not in the negative time-suck kind of way.. In the WOW.. could this be the next big thing? kind of way. I hope it is. It's long overdue. Although I have a feeling it's going to take a little time for people to see the potential. Perhaps a core community, the early adopters that love communication … [Read more...] about Google+ Next Big Thing?