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Science, Technology and Society International Conference – Some Afterthoughts

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Mar 14, 2011 05:25 PM |

An international conference on Science, Technology and Society was held at the Indore Christian College on March 12 and 13. It was sponsored by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal and organized by the Indore Christian College. Samuel Tettner, Digital Natives Coordinator from the Centre for Internet and Society attended this conference and is sharing his experience about the workshop.

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Activism: Unraveling the Term

After discussing Blank Noise’s politics and ways of organizing, the current post explores whether activism is still a relevant concept to capture the involvement of people within the collective. I explore the questions from the vantage point of the youth actors, through conversations about how they relate with the very term of activism.

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The Many Faces Within

Posted by Maesy Angelina at Feb 28, 2011 10:10 AM |

Blank Noise, as many other digital native collectives, may seem to be complete horizontal at first glance. But, a closer look reveals the many different possibilities for involvement and a unique way the collective organize itself.

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"Digital Natives with a Cause?" newsletter Volume I

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Feb 27, 2011 05:05 AM |

For everyone who is interested in learning more about the Digital Natives who form part of the "Digital Natives with a Cause?" community. The Newsletter includes opinion posts by participants from the three workshops, interview with them, comics and cartoons highlighting current issues affecting the community, as well as current news and discussions happening at the project website, www.digitalnatives.in

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Pull the Plug

Pull the Plug

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Feb 21, 2011 09:25 AM |
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Is it time to start talking about the right to disconnect? There is so much expectation and focus on being connected to the internet, that it seems like we don't have a choice. This article by Nishant Shah was published in the Indian Express.

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The Class Question

Blank Noise aims to be as inclusive as possible and therefore does not identify any specific target groups. Yet, the spaces and the methods they occupy do attract certain kinds of volunteers and public. This raises the class question: what are the dilemmas around class on digital interventions? Are they any different from the dilemmas on street interventions?

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Computer Science & Society – The Roles Defined

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Feb 17, 2011 07:00 AM |
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Computer Science has had a big impact on the growth of modern society. In today’s world keeping in mind the intersection between society and technology, creating powerful machines alone isn’t enough rather the role of computer science in society is undergoing a change, says Samuel Tettner in this blog post.

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Digital Natives with a Cause? —Workshop in Santiago — an Afterthought

Digital Natives with a Cause? —Workshop in Santiago — an Afterthought

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Feb 13, 2011 11:15 PM |

The Digital Natives had their third and final workshop in Santiago, Chile from 8 to 10 February 2011. Once again CIS and Hivos joined hands to organise the event. Samuel Tettner, Digital Natives Coordinator from CIS narrates his experiences from the workshop in this blog post.

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A FLASH of Change

A FLASH of Change

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Feb 09, 2011 12:00 PM |
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A fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. In this article published on February 6, 2011, Nishant Shah writes that citizens are organising, congregating, acting and thereby creating revolutions.

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Wiki changes the world

Wiki changes the world

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Jan 24, 2011 05:00 AM |
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A fortnightly column on ‘Digital Natives’ authored by Nishant Shah is featured in the Sunday Eye, the national edition of Indian Express, Delhi, from September 2010 onwards. This article was published in the Indian Express on January 23, 2011. In this Nishant Shah explains how Wiki changes the world by making the ordinary person the expert and knowledge free.

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The Digital Tipping Point

Is Web 2.0 really the only reason why youth digital activism is so successful in mobilizing public engagement? A look into the transformation of Blank Noise’s blog from a one-way communication medium into a site of public dialogue and collaboration reveals the crucial factors behind the success.

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Is That a Friend on Your Wall?

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Jan 10, 2011 07:10 AM |
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Before you start reading today’s column, have a look at the person sitting next to you. It might be a family member if you are at home, a friend in the club, a stranger in a cafe or a fellow commuter on the bus. Now take a moment to figure out how much you trust that person. The intensity of your trust would depend upon your familiarity, your social relationship and the time you’ve known that person.

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Make a Wish

Posted by Nishant Shah at Dec 22, 2010 12:55 PM |
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It is that time of the year again, where we ring in the new, ring out the old, and say goodbye to another year that has passed us by. The earnest will take the time to reflect on things gone by, the romantics will look forward with hope to the future and the realists will point out that we are now one decade into the 21st century, and the world is changing. However, if you are a true digital native, you are probably going to head over to a website that helps you figure out 43 things that you want to do, not just in the next year, but in your foreseeable future.

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Digital Natives with a Cause? - workshop in Santiago Open Call

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Dec 16, 2010 09:25 AM |
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The third and final workshop in the Digital Natives with a Cause? research project will take place in Santiago, Chile, from the 8 to 10 February. An open call for participation follows.

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Digital Natives with a Cause? - Workshop in Santiago FAQs

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Dec 16, 2010 07:35 AM |

The third and final workshop of the Digital Natives with a Cause? research project will take place in Santiago, Chile, from 8 to 10 February 2011. Below are some frequently asked questions.

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Play Station

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Dec 14, 2010 02:05 PM |
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Parents needn’t panic, the internet can also be a haven for kids.

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Digital Natives with a Cause? A Report

Digital Natives with a Cause? A Report

Posted by pushpa at Dec 03, 2010 07:50 AM |

Youth are often seen as potential agents of change for reshaping their own societies. By 2010, the global youth population is expected reach almost 1.2 billion of which 85% reside in developing countries. Unleashing the potential of even a part of this group in developing countries promises a substantially impact on societies. Especially now when youths thriving on digital technologies flood universities, work forces, and governments and could facilitate radical restructuring of the world we live in. So, it’s time we start listening to them.

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Digital Natives with a Cause? Thinkathon: Position Papers

Digital Natives with a Cause? Thinkathon: Position Papers

The Digital Natives with a Cause? Thinkathon conference co-organised by Hivos and the Centre for Internet and Society is being held from 6 to 8 December at the Hague Museum for Communication. The position papers are now available online.

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Just Where We Like It

Just Where We Like It

Posted by Prasad Krishna at Nov 22, 2010 05:20 AM |
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The micro space for status updates might become the new public space for discussion. Nishant Shah's column on Digital Natives was published in the Sunday Eye of the Indian Express on 21 November 2010.

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My Bubble, My Space, My Voice workshop - Perspective and future

My Bubble, My Space, My Voice workshop - Perspective and future

Posted by Samuel Tettner at Nov 18, 2010 11:50 AM |
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The second workshop for the “Digital Natives with a Cause?” research project named “My Bubble, My Space, My Voice” took place at the Link Center of Wits University, in Johannesburg, South Africa from 6 November 2010 to 9 November 2010. Samuel Tettner, Digital Natives Co-cordinator shares his perspective on the workshop.

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