This article on the future of China as a superpower intrigued me, mostly for asking the question of what kind of superpower China could be. As I analyzed it, I ultimately figured power has to be cultural on one level … Continue reading
This may be one of my longest post names. Last week I mentioned I was curious about Tim Cook's appointment as Apple's CEO and the fact he was gay, though it was a subject he didn't talk about (and frankly … Continue reading
Geekonomy and Institutional Memory Ah, Institutional Memory. If you aren't familiar with this concept, it's basically the knowledge transmitted inside an institution – like a religious organization, club, or business. In the business and career world, it's vital to preserving … Continue reading
So as I mentioned last post, the Media Geekonomy is stuck in an Extraction mentality where members of it (Fans, Support, Creators) are often trying to get the most out of their situation. This is exacerbated by regular business practices, … Continue reading
Last column I discussed the fact that the Media Geekonomy is an area of conflict, an Exctraction Economy where different factions are in conflict. Fans want things cheaper, the Support people want to make money and keep their good position, … Continue reading
I said last column that among the groups participating in the media Geekonomy (Fans, Support, and Creators) that they're all in conflict because they want to get the most they can with comparatively little thought of the future – in … Continue reading