Here’s very helpful TED talk that takes the “networking” conversation in some very helpful directions. The presenter is Ethan Zuckerman. He studies how the world — the whole world — uses new media to share information and moods across cultures, languages and platforms. Zuckerman creatively points out that though web connects the globe, most of [...]
Here’s a great TED talk exploring more implications of social networks. The presenter is Nicholas Christakis. He is an internist and social scientist who conducts research on social factors that affect health, health care, and longevity. He is the author of, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives. [...]
So my appreciation of Derek Sivers continues to grow. Have you seen his TED talk in which he exegetes the birth of a movement via a YouTube video (here’s the original video without Derek’s commentary) which captures a shirtless dancing guy at the Gorge Amphitheater)? What do you notice about the leading and following? Of [...]
I hope you enjoy my son’s favorite Spongebob Square Pants YouTube Video. It Spongebob’s remix of Europe’s, “Final Countdown.” He’d love to hear what you think, I promise to pass your comments along. Peace, dwight
Here’s another thoughtful TED talk exploring social networking; this one is by Stefana Broadbent. Broadbent’s research shows how communication technology is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules. What do you think? Peace, dwight
Carl Raschke just made a great post “the Church and Postmodern Culture: Conversation” which he called: The new German postmodern Christianity – beyond deconstruction Peace, dwight
Nathan & Justin created an 18 minute exploration of “postmodernism” in which they interview an architect, a graphic designer, a pastor and a cafe owner. Really well done and worth taking a peek at.
Peace, dwight
Rachel Maddow talks to Frank Schaeffer, author of Crazy For God, about why a good deal of conservative Christians when polled said they weren’t sure President Obama was the anti-Christ.
Joshua Longbrake is a brilliant photographer. I recently came across a time-lapse piece he created while sitting in a meeting on the 4th floor of MHGS. Joshua writes, “There’s something sacred and beautiful about combining the fast and the slow.”
Here is one of his photographs I recently added to my collection.
British comedian Ricky Gervais takes a look at the creation account. I think this is worth viewing, it is unimaginable 50 years ago. View video here.
peace, dwight