Blatant OptimismA blog about technology media and society. That got sidetracked by silliness and politics. <br/>And then further by a small person called Daisy.Centr: Bed 2.0- March 23, 2008 Bed 2.0 Originally uploaded by tomskerous We saw this on the way back from the pub. Well, Vicky did.http://www.sparklefluff.com/blatantoptimism/archive/001415.html Must...stop...reading...things...more...interesting....than...testing...primary....educational....Flash....apps....- March 12, 2008 Gah, am I ever going to get this current project out of the door when there's stuff like this to read Jane McGonigal saves SXSW for me Kitten Fluff The thing about games and virtual story worlds - no matter how graphically sophisticated (or not) they are - is at least they give you feedback and points for doing things. That way we know instantly what our strengths and weaknesses are, and how we are doing. We dont really get that in everyday life. Again, via Dan Honhttp://www.sparklefluff.com/blatantoptimism/archive/001414.html For that mythical day when I have some spare time...- March 12, 2008 Dan Hon must have tunnel carpal syndrome from the scale of his transcripts of talks at SXSW. Paul Hammond's session on speedy development philosophies and cultures was a fascinating and stark reminder, and I really must book an hour to properly read Extenuating Circumstances SXSW 2008: Jane McGonigal Keynote Thanks for all that typing Dan! (via Matt Jones' twitter stream)http://www.sparklefluff.com/blatantoptimism/archive/001413.html Diary Date, Panic Date- March 1, 2008 So that helps set the ages of my children, it's finally time for another son-of-Notcon! http:www.ukuug.orgeventsopentech2008 Of course the big question I'm asking myself is, am I prepared to come up with something new for this year's Will I be able to beat SIAM Should I try And have I actually learnt anything of note in the last 4 years worth passing onhttp://www.sparklefluff.com/blatantoptimism/archive/001412.html |