reboot8 is a community event for the practical visionaries who are at the intersection of digital technology and change all around us… 2 days. 400 people. A journey into the interconnectedness of creation, participation, values, openness, decentralization, collaboration, complexity, technology, p2p, humanities, conn…

I went to the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam to see the exhibition on digital games & art. The Stedelijk Museum is set in a kind of dockyard floating barge tie-up area near the Centraal Station. My negative sense of direction ultimately delivered me near enough where I saw the preposterously funny mix-and-match of a…

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I was poking around the RES website last night and stumbled on a short interview with Keita Takahashi, designer of the iconoclastic Katamari Damacy duet of video games, perhaps my favorite, you know — modern video game.

The blog post explores the disconnect between the expectations of network-centric warfare and the reality faced by U.S. military forces in Iraq. Initially, the theory suggested that advanced communication and technology would streamline operations and enhance effectiveness; however, as the conflict drags on, it becomes clear that many frontline soldiers remain isolated from the digital advancements intended to aid them. This communication gap allows insurgents to adapt and thrive, utilizing their own makeshift networks to coordinate efforts, thereby creating a complex challenge for U.S. forces. The narrative questions the broader implications of such technological divides, hinting at the potential impact on net neutrality and open standards in our interconnected society.

Join us from May 22-25 in Edinburgh for an exploration of the intersection between art and technology at the Poker Club. With discussions led by Usman Haque and Julian Bleecker, we’ll delve into the fascinating realms of the ‘internet of things’ and ‘open source architecture’. Set in the cozy atmosphere of the Beehive Inn, this event encourages lively debates and the sharing of ideas, reminiscent of the Scottish Enlightenment. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant conversation that promises to stir your imagination.

This Ubicomp 2006 workshop looks to be asking questions related to networked objects and the digital environments that would obtain when you have physical space inhabited by informatically chatty Things. It would be fun to attend this one!

The Ubicomp conference’s Demonstrations Program offers an excellent way to showcase tangible results of ubiquitous computing research and development to over 500 attendees from academia and industry. A successful demo communicates ideas and concepts in a powerful way that a regular presentation cannot. We invite y…

I’m at the Microsoft Research Social Computing Symposium today and tomorrow. A live video feed is here: