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Stephen Fry on Empiricism and Opining, Online and Off
This interview with @StephenFry landed in my inbox this morning, courtesy of my wonderful big brother, who consistently proves he knows me better than anyone else (myself included).
In the video, the comedian/writer/actor talks a lot about technology, namely social media, creativity, trolling and the comments section. But more importantly, he discusses people’s decision to either be at cause or effect in the world and how that articulates itself in our online and offline interactions.
I particularly love what he says about learning and the importance of questioning the validity of information. I was raised in a family that favored Socratic dialogue. As cripplingly frustrating as that was at times, I think it lead me to the field I work in and derive the most pleasure from, which is at its core a research gig. Understanding consumer or user behavior so you can make better products and experiences, requires so much more questioning than opining.
Anyway, thanks to STEPHEN FRY: WHAT I WISH I’D KNOWN WHEN I WAS 18 from Peter Samuelson on Vimeo for being the first piece of long form content I encountered today.
truth. via hinternetz:
This is basically how the internet works now, and it’s wonderful: a manifesto on sharing.
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The Ethics of Advergaming
Like many marketers, General Mills and other food companies are rewriting the rules for reaching children in the Internet age. These companies, often selling sugar cereals and junk food, are using multimedia games, online quizzes and cellphone apps to build deep ties with young consumers. And children like Lesly are sharing their messages through e-mail and social networks, effectively acting as marketers.
More at the NYT
