André Klein
Articles and Posts by André Klein
Tech: A Look Beyond the Hype
January 5, 2011
Tags: honeymoon, infatuation, ipad, Tech
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If we draw a parallel between the evolution of technology and love relationships one can ask: Is humanity still in its infatuation stage with technology, gazing through pink glasses at anything which sports screens and status LEDs, trying to “score” as many gadgets as possible, or have we already moved past the Honeymoon stage, the…
Squatting In the Global Village: An Exercise in Post-Geographical Awareness
January 3, 2011
Tags: dialogue, global village, post-geographic, sharing, squatting
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Some people complain about globalization, lamenting its ill effects on local economies and the diffusion of cultural differences. There are activists all over the world protesting and rallying against global inequality and exploitation. Others cherish the Global Village as a place of great opportunities for innovation, friendship and inspiration. While all of the above is…
Not Yet Another Christmas Advertisement!
December 20, 2010
Tags: christmas, giving, gratitude, receiving, reflection
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Ah, it’s this special time of the year again. The air is bristle and cold (for certain hemispheres) and our in-boxes are clogged with Christmas offers, special holiday deals à la “Buy two cinnamon-scented air fresheners and get one rudolf the reindeer key holder for free!” Even if you’re reading these lines cooled by the…
Living Outside the Box
December 12, 2010
Tags: boxes, creativity, mental constructs, out of the box
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Are You Ready for the 21st Century ?
November 28, 2010
Tags: media, michael cartier, participation, Video
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The Internet is not a Mass Medium. Or is it?
November 28, 2010
Tags: collaboration, communication, media, medium, Technology, user-generated
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The term “mass medium” was coined in the early 20th century and referred to magazines, newspapers, radio & television broadcasts. I remember the times when watching an MTV music video on color television fried every teenager’s excitement-circuits, slouched in front of the silverscreen, sucking up the newest trends and fashions through the straw that was…




