Another week and another episode of Outriders! The podcast should be lurking here - waiting for your download or streaming pleasure. Naturally the links and notes for all of our guests are right here - so let's get cracking!
The launch of TV is certainly worth noting. A place where the nerdy girl catches the app (or nerdy boys of course!) and can learn a little more about making the most of their smart phone. Belinda Parmar is the head Lady Geek herself and she kindly told me more about some of the gender politics surrounding technology and how best to explore gadgets for women.
Coming up this month if you are lucky enough to be in New York is the Next - that's Hackers on Planet Earth. It's a very cool combination of software hackers, life hackers and even Ikea-hackers. Basically a large collection of smart and friendly people who like to repurpose the things around them and try to make something better. Nick Farr is the volunteer co-ordinator for the event and he explains more about the biennial event's history and of course the plans afoot for this year's gathering.
Looking even further ahead this year - a date for your diary. - not just any day but a day where everyone online is invited to capture a moment that is most important to them. The best of these global moments will be distilled into a feature film by the founder - Kyle Ruddick and his team. It should also provide an outstanding resource for others looking to remix material from all over the world to create their own stories. The day in question is in October, but you can of course register now.
The end of the world - is nigh...okay. Well the end of the virtual world has been captured at least. The wonderful work of
highlights the places in first person shooter games or virtual worlds where the road, literally fades away. Very kindly, Robert has let us borrow an example of his erie and wonderful work but you can of course find more if you go to visit his corner of the web.
Images courtesy of TAG, The Hague
That's it for this week, all around the worlds and beyond is not bad for a half hour long podcast. Next week I will have some reading to recommend and more, so don't forget to check back with us. Of course if you think we are missing out on a web happening or internet event then you must let us know.
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Until next week!
~ Jamillah