Tag: media

Microsoft’s Ballmer on the Future of Media Jun 2008

Okay so – Steve’s crystal ball hasn’t been 100% accurate over the years – neither has BillG’s – but he’s also helped build Microsoft into the giant it…

Science Needs A Celebrity Makeover Jun 2008

It in the last few days I’ve had two startling, and somewhat depressing, conversations. In both instances, I had a debate with people I admire, for their intelligence…

Aussie Startups in Aust Financial Review Jun 2008

Renai LeMay did a story on Aussie start-ups in today’s AFR. But, of course, I can’t link to it online, because the zombies running the Fin still have…

G’Day World #325 – Jonathan Oxer May 2008

This is the longer audio piece from my chat with Jonathan Oxer. Jonathan has an RFID chip embedded in his arm which he can use to operate electronic…

G’Day World Video – Jonathan Oxer May 2008

Jonathan has an RFID chip embedded in his arm. Why? Watch and find out. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8juq2Xk6L8&hl=en] Keep up to date with Jon’s experimentation on his blog. As a…

G’Day World #322 – It’s Called MYANMAR not BURMA ffs May 2008

My first show for a month!!! I explain why the big break on the show. But the main topic for today is Myanmar, or what the ignorant Western…

Christianity’s Greatest Hits Apr 2008

I had another a massive debate on Twitter last night about Christianity. I often get asked, as I was last night by Marketing_Queen: “You seem really, really bitter…

Why Twitter Is Important To Me Apr 2008

And on Sunday, he rested……. Holy god damn, what a week. Finally, this morning, TPN is back up (obviously, because I can write this and you can read…

Who Does Obama Work For? Mar 2008

I’ve been having a discussion over email with a friend about Barak Obama, based on my post the other day where I said he’s just like Bush (for…

TPN Week In Review: March 17 – 23, 2008 Mar 2008

This week on TPN – discussions about photowalking, the future of social networking, the Bear Stearns financial crisis, nuclear energy, a $3 Billion Man, a reversal of the…