digital culture

Is Technology Oversold As The Solution To All Our Problems?

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:22 +0000

Self-described digital heretic Evgeny Morozov is the author of "To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism." Evgeny says not only are the promises of technology oversold, but Silicon Valley is trying to fix things that don’t need fixing. Ross Reynolds chats with Evgeny about technology’s empty promises.

Can Washington State Solve The Digital Literacy Divide?

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:33:27 +0000

An estimated 1 in 6 Washingtonians don’t use the Internet. Ross Reynolds speaks with Zach Leverenz of Connect2Compete, which offers free digital literacy training.

Spring Break For Geeks: SXSW Interactive Starts Friday

editor — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:26:00 +0000
Every year, the South By Southwest music, film and interactive festival gets larger, and navigating the blur of panels, parties and shows gets more daunting. The girth of it all is enough to keep many SXSW old-timers away from Austin this year.
But the interactive part of SXSW is still an important place for many startups and industry illuminati.

Working From Home: The End Of Productivity Or The Future Of Work?

Elise Hu — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:13:00 +0000
In its bid to reshape itself for the future, Yahoo is returning to a workplace culture of the tech industry's past. The Internet giant has reportedly notified its employees they'll no longer be allowed to work from home.

Cory Doctorow On Glee Copyright Issues, Aaron Swartz, And Digital Rights Battles

Serene Careaga — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:40:00 +0000

Ross Reynolds interviewed Boing Boing blogger, journalist, science fiction author, and digital rights activist Cory Doctorow. Below are highlights from his interview on The Conversation.

Alex Alben On How Digital Technology Rewrote Our Future

Ross Reynolds — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:11:39 +0000

Former RealNetworks executive Alex Alben says digital technology is leading to more connection and more alienation. Alben talks to Ross Reynolds about what the rise of digital technology means for the future of America.