Nadia Eghbal’s revoew of how open source really works in 2020
The Garden metaphor is becoming embedded
My Kindle notes
An approach to note-taking that seems to have deep parallels with Federated Wiki
The data journalists are telling the truth our politicians are ignoring
I’ve pretty much stopped watching the official briefings, between shouting at the politicians and urging the journalists to be more probing they aren’t good for my peace of mind. Far better to read a considered report in a reputable source later. Alistair Campbell nails it with his 20 phrases that should be banished from Covid-19 briefings: We’re leaving no stone unturned. (Show don’t tell) We’re working round the clock. (Show don’t tell) We’re ramping up.
A model of digital literacy from academia that might apply at work too.
Doc Searls on how the internet changes people
Taking a connectivist approach to learning straddles multiple dimensions of interaction
Now the UK needs leaders