One of my pieces of “output” from the workshop on Blogjects/Networked Things that Nicolas and I put together is the document contained herein. (BTW, we’re very close to having our more formal workshop “write-up” completed.) It started out as some scribblings on what I learned from the workshop, seeing the groups’ pr…

I found myself in the advantageous position of having both Yochai Benkler and Mimi Ito at the same supper table. I puzzled over what was the one question I would want them both to answer — something that went beyond framing particular practices of cultural production and its meaning. So, I asked them both — what…

(cross-posted in part from the netpublics blog)

Ever since this “blogjects” topic has started circulating, I’ve been asked lots of things, but two questions have come to the fore. First, why would objects want to just blog? Second, why would I care if objects “blog”?

Here’s another rejected proposal. It was a long shot, even as I wrote it last summer. (The summary of the proposal is available here.)

What’s Lift06?

What’s Lift06? Lift06 (Life Ideas Futures Together) is a conference in Geneva organized by Laurent Haug in collaboration with Nicolas Nova, Steven Ritchey and John Staehli. It brought together a nice diversity of participants ranging from Microsoft geeks to NGO like Amnesty International, to open society pundits lik…

Has anyone discussed the submissions process for professional conferences — the important, if infamously flawed, social mixer for the knowledge production class? No? I think it would be worth taking the time to do start a short introduction to the topic. Let’s give it a shot.

The Blogjects Workshop at Lift06 explored the fascinating intersection of objects and blogging, where everyday items transformed into storytellers through technology. Participants shared their insights on pervasive media, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with innovation and collaboration. With presentations, audio recordings, and visuals capturing the essence of the event, the workshop was a resounding success, leaving us eager for future discussions and developments in the world of Blogjects. Stay tuned for more updates as we compile our findings and prepare for follow-up workshops that dive deeper into the realms of Things and Spimes.