The Web Ecology Project recently completed a two-week social experiment where Twitter bots tried to pass as human. This reminded me of a couple other projects related to fakery on Twitter, Truthy and Cyc AI.
Dissertation Research Plan: “Lunch With Other”
This proposed inquiry will attempt to articulate the dynamics of political discourse, as they relate to the political labels, advance preparation, and relational language. Understanding these factors may help guide development of a design framework for political forums.
On February
An overlooked part of blogging is reflection. Last month, I saw Meg Ryan. I’m sure some other stuff happened, too.
Relational Politics: A Cure for Polarization
The reason for being interested in facilitating a relational approach to talking politics is to mitigate or reverse the violent consequence of polarization.
Relational Design for Political Discourse
As humans, we are hard-wired to connect with others. Yet our societal debates are largely characterized by barriers to connection. Focusing in mutuality in relationships might change that.
Quotes about Politics and Connection
It’s nice to say let’s be bipartisan. But we’re a partisan nation. We were raised as a partisan nation.—Colin Powell
Goals for 2010
I’ve been at this crap a long time. 2010 is time for some focus and serenity.