Social Media has transformed existence as we know it. However, The technological advancement that made it possible was the development of the screen. The screen, gave us an interface with every aspect of our lives, it became a window to a world outside much larger than our physical and geographical, cultural and linguistic space. It makes sense then that the … Read More
Not too long ago, on a whim I searched for Mud I used to actively participate in, Realms of Despair. It was perhaps 15 years ago but it is still around and still active even in this age of MMORPGs. http://www.realmsofdespair.com/ It started me thinking about my progression down the path of socialization and convergence. It started with MIRC, in … Read More
As I keep having conversations about how the socialization of the internet is shaping our future, one thing is getting increasingly clear. Its all about the platform. It used to be a soapbox on a sidewalk. As the speaker, one would attempt to pull out all stops, banners, loudspeakers, colours and even sideshow acts to draw the crowd. As a … Read More
Convergence is my personal favourite buzzword of the Newer, Shinier, Flatter world. As Gen Y comes of age, they see the world very differently from the previous generations. There was a time, not so long ago when the great institutions of the world were defined by a scarcity of information. This scarcity gave rise to class systems based on know, … Read More
I just completed Malcom Gladwell’s book, Outliers. It is an insightful look into how success occurs and it started me thinking about Singapore. With the benefit of 20/20 hindsight, we can identify the elements contributing to success. As mentioned before, Singapore has had the benefit of many advantages. Which still hold true today. I would put forward that 3 … Read More
I usually try my best to stay away from your average buzz-cliches. There are 2 words however, I catch myself using on a regular basis. Convergence, and Engagement. Part of the reason is that I feel that these 2 words are harbingers of the next golden age. This world is Newer, Shinier, Flatter, Smaller, More Connected, and a lot more … Read More
