Interesting Vancouver is an unconference that I will be helping to hype and maybe even speak at, if I can get my act together. The premise is to hold a super relaxed conference where speakers are invited to speak for 20 minutes or 3 minutes on any topic they’re interested in, passionate about or super knowledgeable about.
It’ll take place on October 24th at the Vancouver Rowing Club and only cost $25. This will be one of those events that will make you proud to live in the cultural mix of Vancouver.
After seeing a great presentation on the social browser Flock, I’m finally making the switch. This is the first blog post I’m making using Flock’s integrated blog editor.
So far it’s been pretty easy to set up, but like anything I’m sure the true value will come when I start adding more and more individualized add-ons and extensions.
More to follow.
Are you a Corporate Hipster? If you are you should join my newly launched niche social network for people that have a job they care about but still go out and see films, shows, art opening etc. Check it out…
For all of you how are asking where I’ve been these days, the simple answer is, working on the final semester of my masters thesis. I’m really excited about my research and the discoveries I’ve been making. I’ve been trying to establish a new language for social media storytelling, which has led me to do tons of research into the work of Marshall Mcluhan, Walter Ong and Eric Havelock. I’ve written a ten part series on the connection between orality and social media storytelling over on my thesis blog: i am user generated.
Comments and crits are always welcome, preferably over beers somewhere.
If you’re disatisfied with your current state of living then check out Dwell Magazine. It will make you feel worst about the place you live in, then offer up some great suggestions to get out of this rut. They also have one of the better laid out magazine blogs with some great sub blogs on technology and design and kitchens and design. Not to be missed is their Design Leader series.
