It’s early morning, but already I’ve accomplished something. A few moments ago, I deactivated my Twitter account.
Hadn’t much used the account for more than a year. Now, I simply do not want to be associated with Twitter in any way. I don’t want to say anything bad about Twitter. But I can’t think of anything good. Twitter is not making the world a better place. Let’s let it go at that.
Farewell Twitter! You will not be missed.
Will Facebook be next?
— John
Think Congress is dysfunctional? That’s old news.
Consider replacing traditional representative government with a revolutionary new system.
Two words: “Audience participation.” Invite listeners to call in. — You can be on live radio! — But only a select few get through the jammed switchboard.
Next, invite listeners to send an email. — Bingo! Everybody gets through! — The host reads four or five emails in the time it takes to chat with one caller.
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Fast forward to cable TV news:
“We want to know what you think. Send us a Tweet about [insert burning issue of the day]. We might read your Tweet on the air.”
Vote “Yes” or “No” by dialing a number on your cell phone. Continue reading
Philosophy of the Web 101. I think everyone who’s interested in where the Web is and where it’s going, or in the evolution of social media, and the rise of mobile media, will want to hear this 20-minute conversation between Om Malek and Matt Mullenweg. Is the age of the laptop coming to an end? Here comes the touch-screen future. What comes after that? We’ll think about it next year. — John
Living Simply And Still On The Grid 