THIS IS WATER – By David Foster Wallace
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Month: May 2013
Link roundup
I find this stuff so you don’t have to: How we used email as a customer support system at mySociety Ten propositions about digital technology later in life Reflections on WebSci13 John Carey on the Internet Time for revolution rather than evolution? Capsule, The Developer’s Code Journal Scripting News: The Fargo-WordPress connection. Simple Map Making … Keep reading
Convenience vs control
Everything in life is becoming a balance of convenience versus control. Only, it’s not so much of a balance as a mass grab for convenience. Sometimes this doesn’t matter, sometimes it does. Take food for instance. We love the convenience of ready-made meals! Those microwaveable lasagnes make cooking so easy – you don’t need to … Keep reading
Webchat on social media in parish councils
As part of our work supporting NALC in their inquiry into the future of localism, I’m facilitating a webchat on the use of social media in parish, town and community councils. It’s happening this Thursday, 9th May at 12pm on the inquiry website. We’re using CoverItLive, so you can sign up for a reminder on … Keep reading
Link roundup
I find this stuff so you don’t have to: With not for From the ground up (or how to encourage a school boy) How councils are crowdfunding community projects ★ Web Apps vs. Native Apps Is Still a Thing Devon County Council selects Huddle to support Targeted Family Support Initiative GOV.UK at 6 months old … Keep reading