the internet is not flat
ethan zuckermanmanchester, nh - october 21, 2008
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A fundamental misunderstanding
geeks andlibrariansare both
obsessed withinformation
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connecting across cultures
connecting across culturescultural bridges
connecting across culturescultural bridges
1980’s arena rock
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I said, “Look sir, there isn’t a person in this Embassy who would believe that story– going to try out for Journey!– not a soul would believe that. Except for me. I saw you sing last Friday and I couldn’t shut up about how your vocals were perfect Steve Perry.
So I tell you what. I’m giving you that visa. You’re going to try out. And you’re going to make it….”
why is this such a surprisewhy is this a surprising story?
the connected world
photo by Paul Keller
despite the infrastructure of connectionwe often connect badly
or fail to connect
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Mike Berry, akaShiver Metimbers
My dear friend - I know this correspondence will come as some surprise. I beg your indulgence as circumstances force me to contact you in such unusual circumstances. For you see, I am being held prisoner by the brutal Spanish King. Were you to assist me in attaining my freedom, I would amply reward you, not only in gold and land, but with the hand of my eldest daughter in marriage. You need only remit sufficient funds so I may bribe the guards, and our joint success is assured.
“I Go Chop Your Dollar”Nkem Owoh, aka Osuofia
Mode9 - “419 State of Mind, part 2”
disconnect
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photo by Dr. Zaro
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stories on Google News, September 8, 2008
Cartogram by Alisa Miller, showing attention in television news, February 2007
most emailed most blogged
Reddit users:92% male70% US-based68% student orIT industry43% Democrat29% Libertarian6% Republican
homophily
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professional collaborative personal
photo by James@NZ
homophilycan makeyou stupid
paper edition - 25 links, 200+ wordsonline edition - 300 links, 20 words
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persuasivetechnology
photo by David Weinberger
serendipityphoto by massdistraction
mosaic by stabillo boss
Given all the voicesto listen to
why connect?
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Economic opportunity
Security
Humanitarian obligation
fascination
filteringtranslation
context
montage by keso
和谐 - he xie - “Harmonize”河蟹 - he xie - “River Crab”
三个代表 - sange daibio - “3 Represents”带三个表 - dai sange bio - “Wears 3 watches”
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bridge bloggers
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build bridges
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engineer serendipity
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resist homophily
be a xenophile
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don’t stop believing
thank you.
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