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Pull the Plug
— by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:21 AMIs 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.
The Class Question
— by Maesy Angelina — last modified Sep 22, 2011 12:45 PMBlank 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?
Diving Into the Digital
— by Maesy Angelina — last modified Aug 04, 2011 10:39 AMPrevious posts in the ‘Beyond the Digital’ series have discussed the non-virtual aspects and presence of Blank Noise. However, to understand the activism of digital natives also require a look into their online presence and activities. This post explores how Blank Noise’s engagement with the public in their digital realm.
Computer Science & Society – The Roles Defined
— by Samuel Tettner — last modified Aug 04, 2011 10:39 AMComputer 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.
Digital Natives with a Cause? —Workshop in Santiago — an Afterthought
— by Samuel Tettner — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:16 AMThe 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.
A FLASH of Change
— by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:22 AMA 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.
Wiki changes the world
— by Prasad Krishna — last modified Jan 03, 2012 10:23 AMA 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.
The Digital Tipping Point
— by Maesy Angelina — last modified Aug 04, 2011 10:36 AMIs 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.
Rising Voices Seeks Micro-Grant Proposals for Citizen Media Outreach
— by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 04, 2011 10:36 AMRising Voices is seeking project proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or individuals for funding of up to $4,000 USD for digital media outreach projects around the world. Application Deadline: Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM GMT.
Is That a Friend on Your Wall?
— by Prasad Krishna — last modified Aug 04, 2011 10:36 AMBefore 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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