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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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

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homophilycan makeyou stupid

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persuasivetechnology

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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

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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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