Don't assume that we currently think is out there is the full story, there are unknowns all around us waiting to be discovered!
Nathan Wolfe: What's left to explore?
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They are also using the data they gather from these texts to generate evident needs to be addressed by schools, police and even child protection services.
Extremely powerful!
Nancy Lublin: Texting that saves lives
With more than one third of the population online, information and data have become the new oil. It used to be that date was secure online only if individuals "opted in", but today a whole industry of data trackers has arisen and information has become more accessible to those without "permission".
Now, this is not news, what is news is that to tap into this data tracking world there are Apps and Add-Ons that allow you to watch who is watching you. Such as Collusion, a consumer protection Firefox Add-On.
I am happy the online space is such an open environment, I love to share, connect and participate, but I guess there is always a negative to a positive (ying and yang)...
We will eventually find a balance. In the meantime let's enjoy it!
Gary Kovacs: Tracking the trackers
As an experiment, Frank Warren, distributed 300 self-addressed envelopes around Chicago. The message was simple: "send me your secret inside this envelope."
The amount of people who replied exceeded any type of expectation. He recieved silly secrets, heartbreaking secrets and even international secrets.
This fantastic experiment has become an inspiring blog.
Frank Warren: Half a million secrets
A world-wide study shows the increase in happiness people spiked when given money to spend on others. On the contrary those who were given money to spend on themselves gave them no additional reward nor did it make them happier.
Give and you shall receive!
Michael Norton: How to buy happiness
As an experiment, Frank Warren, distributed 300 self-addressed envelopes around Chicago. The message was simple: "send me your secret inside this envelope."
The amount of people who replied exceeded any type of expectation. He recieved silly secrets, heartbreaking secrets and even international secrets.
This fantastic experiment has become an inspiring blog.
Frank Warren: Half a million secrets
Mike Matas: A next-generation digital book
We are no longer present. We can no longer enjoy a moment without sharing with others online. At breakfast with your kids, in bed with your spouse, in meetings, at school, at lunch and on planes. Sound familiar?
While we all know that Dr Turkle goes deep into the consequences this life-style will bring upon us.
Sherry Turkle: Connected, but alone?
