Selected readings (week 38) including e.g. the dynamics of digital social experiences, the interconnectedness of innovation processes and digital evolution, insights on the effects of continuously expiring/vanishing digital traces, the ambiguous utilization of personal data, the use of social media as a tool for cultural diplomacy, reflections on the empirical basis of free will and the limits of (even virtual) longer-term economical growth…
Creating and designing digital social experiences; dynamics, characteristics and qualities. (Johnny Holland) Read
The essence and variety of participatory processes? Contribution, collaboration, co-creation & co-option (+ adding competition, thanks Jon). (Museum 2.0 Blog) Read
The transparency of personal digital existence – who benefits from your private/social data? (Ars Technica) Read
The acceleration of innovation and experimentation processes and the economics of digital technologies. (The Wall Street Journal, MIT Sloan) Read
Vanishing traces – what do we leave behind? On the durability of digital traces/archives (The Wall Street journal) Read
Mental journeys and inner landscapes emerging through design objects: psychographic maps, visual constellations and the emerging personal histories. (Design Observer) Read
An optimistic view on the effects of social media – Twitter as a tool for cultural diplomacy? (Nieman Journalism Lab) Read
Reflections on the (empiric) conditions and qualities of free will. (New Scientist) Read
Interpreting patterns in the patterns of data – deciphering the decision making process? (Mind Hacks Blog) Read
The relevance of macroeconomic models; reflections on their adaptation, applicability & accuracy. (Marginal Revolution Blog) Read
The limits of longer-term growth – when even the infinite virtualities are not enough? (Overcoming Bias Blog) Read