Imagine a world lifestream. David Gerlenter, professor at Yale, otherwise known as oracle, predicts that in the future all of the world’s data will be consumed through a ‘lifestream’. A particular goal is to create a lifestream which aggregates the most popular social network streams, and includes email and stuff like that. It will generate…
I’ve been in New York for 3 days. So far, Jay-Z’s wisdom has proved on point. Big buildings provoke inspiring thoughts and beats indeed. Aside from its beauteous concrete jungle, New York City has overwhelmed my senses with people. They flood my conscience: fast talkers, knowledge dispensers, young dreamers, drunk loungers, jaded locals, brusque transit…
On the eve of Black Friday, all was quiet in the house. Our tummies were filled and it was time to go out. (Okay, the holiday allusion ends there.) My parents were thinking about getting a new LCD TV so we did our research and saw that Best Buy had a great $400something deal for a…
After some diligent prodding by one of my mentors, I am back on the blogosphere. This time, with more purpose and drive. After all, I am no longer constricted to writing for a grade. The only purpose here is learning. I began this blog earlier in the year for my Interactive Media class simply as…
Today marks the last day of classes for the Spring semester. On a lighter note, it’s also my last day of class as an undergrad at the University of Florida. The feeling is surreal. As I step out of my comfort zone, at this place which I’ve been lucky to call home for the past…
What gives rise to the trends that stick? The small things. What makes an obscure idea a sudden hit? The changes that are barely noticed. If you haven’t already gotten it by now, an epidemic is not made through the big and flashy. According to writer Malcolm Gladwell in his best-selling book, The Tipping Point,…
There are some more standout bloggers I neglected to mention in my last post. Better late than never, so here they are: Lee Ziesche’s blog, Cooking College, offers more than food knowledge, contrary to its name. In fact, I learned lots about the ONE Campus Challenge and the significant role college campuses are playing in…
Whenever I find myself resting on my laurels, all I do is look to my left and right at talented classmates and I am reminded that there is always more strive for. I am lucky to be surrounded by such talented people to learn from. Among the likes of my peers, there are several biographies…
My pitch is simple. I love storytelling. Put me on the story. If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know I’m interested in social media and the technological impact the virtual world has on society. But other than an intense curiosity about all things digital, what else can I bring to the table? I…
Today I tried my hand in social good. I encouraged my Facebook friends to “Like” my status, and for every click I got, I would donate $1 to the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation. The Sebastian Ferrero Foundation is the designated charity for Twestival Local Gainesville. Twestival is taking place around the world on Thursday, March 24. Twestival, aka…
The Social Files 