It’s always weird to do the vanity search after giving a talk. It’s also particularly hard for me because that moment before feedback comes is awful. I have a creative mind convinced that I’m quite bad at what I do. … Continue reading
Tomorrow I will give a talk in the Aronoff Center for the Arts about a topic I know very little about. This is a new experience for me. New in the sense that I haven’t really had this feeling in … Continue reading
I left Wired in 2002. There were jobs in between. A book. MIT. But I really built my career at Wired and I’m beginning to realize exactly how long ago 8 years is in modern time. Not to ruin the … Continue reading
The TED conference, for those involved in technology, is one of those signature events. Say what you will about it (and the criticisms are many, including those I have made myself), but the event routinely draws some of the most … Continue reading
There’s a website called Kickstarter that enables people who have an idea to solicit help in working on a project. If the project doesn’t “make” – that is, if there aren’t enough funds generated – nobody pays and the project … Continue reading
I teach several classes relating to social media. I’ve done so – in some manner – since 2003 when I was a lecturer at the University of Texas. Still, I’ve been slow to participate in many online communities other than … Continue reading
This talk is from Skepchicamp, a skeptics group in Chicago where atheists and skeptics gather to discuss the issues facing rational thinkers in the public sphere. This speaker runs The Friendly Atheist, one of my favorite sites, as he discusses … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking about George Carlin lately. Particularly his use of words. When I was a child, his comedy routines taught me the power of choosing words precisely and with purpose. He also taught me timing. Many years later, I … Continue reading
In Which Brad King Interviews George Carlin [ 27:56 | 4.79 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (79)“I understand that Americans are kowtowing to a religion overseas. I don’t understand why this is happening and it’s wrong.” Apple has, by far, the most Draconian and frightening policies towards content creation, individual rights and copyright. This is nothing … Continue reading
