Humans and machines have been intertwined for as long as anyone currently reading these words can remember. Recently though, the discussion has turned to whether this relationship affects our mutual memories. In essence, do we remember things? Or do we, as a collective human race, simply remember to google them?...
Continue ReadingLike many, I’ve spent the past few weeks playing around with the new social network Google+. The most interesting aspect of Google+ is Circles, the tool for organizing contacts (social graph) on the network. Here’s a quick video overview:
So why does Circles matter? It differentiates Google+ from Twitter and Facebook....
Continue ReadingSocial fundraising is on the rise and these 5 sites are a great place to get your feet wet:
1. CrowdriseAbout: “Crowdrise is about giving back, raising tons of money for charity and having the most fun in the world while doing it. Crowdrise is way more fun than anything else aside from being all nervous about trying to kiss a girl for the first time and her not saying something like ‘you’ve got to be kidding me.’”
Pricing: Free accounts with no monthly charge and 5% + $2.50 transaction fee...
2. Continue ReadingEarlier this week, I got a mass e-mail from a friend asking all of us to vote for one of her food blog recipes (which looks delicious, by the way) in a competition. In the past, I have gladly voted for her blog and recipes, but in those cases, I did not have to add an app to my Facebook account or provide any personal information. ...
Continue ReadingSocial media is a powerful tool that often allows users to spread ideas and help make the world a better place. But what about the medium’s power to affect national (or personal) security? The US Department of the Army recently released a handbook that provides helpful hints and warnings about the dangers of social media to employees and soldiers....
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