m_ott’s avatarm_ott’s Twitter Archive—№ 12,989

    1. …in reply to @beep
      beep Thank you so much for this talk, Ethan! Your analysis of the current state of the Web is so on point and the message of remaining hopeful regardless of the upcoming turmoil is of utmost importance. Everyone working in our field (and beyond) should therefore watch your talk.
  1. …in reply to @m_ott
    beep Also thanks again for introducing me to the work of Ursula Franklin. This, together with Stephen Fry’s Great Leap Years podcast has hugely improved my understanding of the big picture of how technologies evolve and their effects on society.
    1. …in reply to @m_ott
      beep And I also love the starling analogy. Not only because they are stronger if they fly in a collective, but also because each and everyone of them has to be ready to influence others change course if necessary. Otherwise, the whole system would not be able to change direction.
      1. …in reply to @m_ott
        beep And yes, I’ll spend the rest of the afternoon binge-watching/listening to the other naconf talks while cleaning the apartment. 😉
        1. …in reply to @m_ott
          beep naconf Or, as soon as they are available. 😁