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I work for teh Internets
During the last couple of days, particularly at next08, I’ve had a few very funny discussions about the nature of our jobs, and how you can’t explain any of our internet-related jobs to our parents or non-web friends. (Yes, there are some of those out there!)
As M.T. pointed out, one way to go is […]
Where do they find the time? Clay Shirky on the Cognitive Surplus
In this rare gem of a video, Clay Shirky talks about the time, energy and potentials that used to be lost to dumbly watching TV. How many Wikipedia entries could we get out of these brain cycles now that we can free up that TV time for more productive and satisfying activities again?
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Valley Trip Summary: Half-time.
I’m about half-way into my trip to the Bay Area, i.e. Silicon Valley, so I figured it’s time for a first summary. First of all, I’ve been neglecting this blog, and to some degree even Twitter. This isn’t just because I’ve been spending my time doing and seeing a lot of stuff and a bunch […]
Presentation: print is dead, at least to the young
The print vs online discussion is as old as the internet, and I can’t even recall how often I’ve heard that print is dead. However, it’s not quite as common to also deliver the necessary data to back up this statement. One person who really has the science pat down and can back up his […]
On Bebo.com, and why it’s important to make invitations opt-in
Web companies of the world, if there is one lesson to learn, it’s this: Be careful when sending out invitation emails.
I just spammed, by complete accident, my whole Gmail address book through Bebo. This is something that may never happen, ever. So how could it?
Given the recent acquisition of the Social Networking Site Bebo.com […]
Upcoming: Valley Trip. Wanna meet up?
Most of you live in the States - that’s what my blog stats say, and that’s my experience from talking to you, too. Also, with quite a few of you I’ve emailed, chatted, or talked during the last couple of years. (I just realized: This blog is turning two years old just about these days.) […]
How to create the best workplace? Ask 37signals
37signals and their smart & usable (translation: awesome) web solutions like the project management pack Basecamp have always been inspiring. That alone, said about office and productivity software, is an amazing accomplishment. But what’s more, the girls and guys at 37signals also try to figure out the best work experience for all involved, and share […]
New HQ at Panorama3000 / Berlin
I’ve moved my office to a new place. From now on, the great folks over at Panorama3000 are giving me shelter in the form of our neat sublet office space. Sharing our little coworking-like arrangement is freelance illustrator Matthias Pflügner, and the occasional guest freelancer or PhD candidate.
I’m excited to be here - the atmosphere […]
What’ll happen to our data after Facebook jumps the shark?
Facebook has, very recently, made it possible to delete accounts instead of just deactivating them. Deleting the account is the only option to really make Facebook let go of your personal information, and until recently this was notoriously hard to accomplish.
Facebook has pretty decent privacy features, or at least privacy control features, as online social […]
How do you get your daily info shot?
Recently, I was asked how I go about getting my daily information. And since I’m quite an info junkie, that got me thinking. So I sat down and jotted down where I go to get my daily info shots. What’s in your info diet?
Here’s what I scan:
A few basics:
Spiegel (German) and New York Times for […]
Infinite Touch Points
David Armano shares some great insights into the way we interact with people, brands and companies in the digital age:
(Image courtesy of David Armano, Logic + Emotion)
David’s conclusion: We move towards a world where the voume of “social touch points” becomes basically infinite, fragmentation becomes the norm.
Later on, I’ll be posting some more thoughts on […]
Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants: Too Simple A Metaphor?
The term Digital Natives has been around for a little while. It’s being used to describe those of us who move naturally in the digital world, as opposed to those who have a hard time finding their way into this new world. (Please note that all of this, and particularly the term Digital Immigrant, isn’t […]
Study: Real vs Fantasized Identity on Social Networking Sites
FaberNovel Consulting has just published a study on best practices from social networking sites.
The whole study contains a great overview over what’s important if you analyze social networking sites. Two aspects stood out for me, though:
First, the authors pointed out four dimensions to help distinguish social networks:
Second, the study also covers the way, identity is […]
How relevant is Facebook? Just like your phone contact list.
Trying to explain how relevant Facebook really is? I’ll try like this:
It’s like the contacts in your mobile phone compared to your email contacts: Everybody gets into your email contact list, but only so many people are so important to you that you save them in your mobile. That’s how relevant Facebook is.
A Vision of Students Today
Michael Wesch created this video in collaboration with 200 students at Kansas State University. A tad too much on the melodramatic side for my personal taste, but it’s a pretty neat video still, with some good points about the education environment students face today.
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My name is Peter Bihr. I live in Berlin, Germany. As a freelancer, I consult on web strategies, communities, blogging and social media. In this weblog, I jot down random thoughts, ideas and news. Hopefully, you'll find some are interesting for you, too. 