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As we all have witnessed, 2011 has brought with it the boiling point of civil unrest in several autocracies in the North Africa and Middle East regions. Whether it is due to social media being introduced into these populations or just a coincidence is unclear. Although, it is clear that social media has been seen by [...]
March 19th, 2011 by Patricio ˙ Uncategorized ˙ The last 10 years have in no small part been a celebration of what the new media has become. It has emerged as something that enforces transparency, educates and excites the masses, involves the community, and redefines the economy. However, the internet has also emerged with a much more sinister side: as a tool to spread [...]
March 7th, 2011 by Patricio ˙ Uncategorized ˙ The United States federal government is a perfect example of inefficiency. Currently, the federal government certainly has more than 24,000 websites, with 24,000 different designs. There is no coordinated web strategy, and little semblance to the country that boasts the beginnings of the world’s biggest sites. Disorganization extends into the budget as well. With annual [...]
February 18th, 2011 by Patricio ˙ Uncategorized ˙ Imagine you walk into a fast food restaurant where employees pride themselves on giving the customer want you want fast and easy. This morning there are five options on the menu. Each has its own loyal fans who rely on that meal for their all their sustenance, while others opt for a combo. Depending on what [...]
February 3rd, 2011 by Patricio ˙ Uncategorized ˙ As you sit at your laptop surfing the internet you may be searching for news stories that interest you. They might be stories of pop culture Oscar buzz, Capitol Hill debates over healthcare reform, or calls of democracy in Egypt, Tunisia, or Jordan. Stop for a second and think about how it used to be: Families [...]
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