Google finally launched a search terms interface whereby you can home in on the popularity of the various subjects for which we search, with access to this search data over time. I figured it would be interesting to look…

Let me begin by saying that a recent lecture by Jawed Karim, the until recently silent founder of YouTube, is a great listen for anyone interested in how startups really start up. The talk involves are very well-spoken pursuit of the larger…

It would appear that Kazys and Danah have begun a little Sociology of public space debate over whether MySpace is a “place.” These two bright lights are pulling punches a little bit, while at the same time engaging in…

The BBConline highlights an excellent example of the evolving, seamless transition between “virtual” and “real” economies. Cash station cards that allow players to convert games doallars to real dollars. There is a part of me that believes that…