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Existential Caturday
To celebrate Caturday I give you Will Braden's award winning Henri 2, Paw de Deux... https://youtu.be/Q34z5dCmC4M?si=T_h3s19EswRbqA4j
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The future of business is the future of technology
Recently Rebecca Nash from ABC's The Business asked me to consider the future of business over the next decade. Here's some thoughts from that conversation. The future of business has always been driven by developments in technology, and the digital revolution is of equivalent substance to
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Digital economy and the digital revolution
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the digital revolution and the changes that it is driving in the economy. We are seeing a bifurcation between the old 19th and 20th century manufacturing based industries and the 21st century digital economy. This is a shift from creation of
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On the Continued Economic Decline of the West
Jon Moynihan, Executive Chairman of PA Consulting Group, made a presentation at the London School of Economics in July 2012 titled The Continued Economic Decline of the West. He dissects the problems we face, taking a deep dive into the stagnating Western world, and proffers some possible solutions. It is
social computing & social media
Your blog your brand - tips on getting started with your blog #wcsyd
Here are some thoughts on getting started with blogging from my talk at WordCamp Sydney 2012 at the University of Sydney today: https://www.slideshare.net/carruthk/your-blog-your-brand-tips-on-getting-started-with-your-blog your-blog-your-brand-tips-on-getting-started-with-your-blogfrom Kate
startups
Asking for a friend: Awesome coder wanted for awesome venture
A mate reached out to me today asking if I knew any geeks who would be interested in working with him on a startup project. Here are the details he shared: We have developed some outrageously good Intellectual Property and concepts, and the plan is to rapidly prototype for 6-
social computing & social media
Real time, right time - it's all about 'me' - so what about Twitter?
A recent article The Future of Mobile is Right Time Experiences by Maribel Lopez got me thinking about mobile and the future of the web. It is an especially important topic to consider now that Twitter is seeking to further control and constrain the way that its users interact. A
social innovation
Social media for social good #socent
I discussed Social Media for Social Good at a City of Sydney Talk on 27th June 2012. It is an important issue. There are many decrying social media for increasing isolation and disconnection between people. Social media can be used as a force for social good and social inclusion. Social
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Your Blog Your Brand at Wordcamp Sydney 2012 #wcsyd
I'll be discussing blogging and building your brand at Wordcamp Sydney 2012 - it's on at University of Sydney 21-22 July 2012. You can register here. Some info about my session: This talk will demonstrate how a WordPress blog can provide a platform for individuals and
business
NBN and telework
There was a recent article in The Australian that discussed the National Broadband Network (NBN) and the possibilities that it opens up for teleworking. However, I do recomend that organisations start to think about how they can measure staff output rather than time sitting at a desk. "Similarly, Kate
social computing & social media
What will change the world? Welcome to the hive mind of Twitter.
One of the things I love about Twitter is the way it enables serendipity on a grand scale. Recently, I can't remember how, I ran across @blogbrevity (a.k.a Angela Dunn) whose Twitter feed resonated with me and we followed each other. On June 9th she invited
social computing & social media
Why starting a blog is like getting a puppy
It all sounds so easy. Just go to a free site like Wordpress.com or Blogger.com sign up and your blog is ready to go. But it's not quite that easy. Blogging is a challenging business. It calls for dedication and a willingness to simply write. You&