I’ve just come back from 27-21 (link should be active soon), the (sort of) 21st 27 dinner and it was an event fit for a 21st party, and certainly a lot better than my 21st party. The secret to its success was that there was much more time for chatting to people than normal. This… Continue reading Coming of age for the 27 dinner
Month: February 2008
The decolonization of cyberspace – on film?
Does anyone have any suggestions for locations for shooting a documentary on the following themes: the “decolonization of cyberspace” African language Wikipedias, online/wikipedia activism I haven’t been able to come up with anything particularly exciting, and the shooting, by a Dutch company, is in 2 weeks!
WASA launches
I was pleased to see the launch of the Website Association of South Africa (WASA). Currently, the only credible option for publishers is the Online Publishers Association (OPA), and their fees mean that only large media companies can justifiably participate. They’ve faced deserved hostility in this regard, as effectively they’ve shut the door to small… Continue reading WASA launches
A Mediocre Mind
I have always been drawn to Taoist thought. The pathless path, the path of effortlessness, has always had a certain appeal (especially when I’ve tended to do the opposite). Authors such as Ursula Le Guin and David Zindell attracted me for this reason, and I practice tai chi, based on Taoist principles. The Tao Chi… Continue reading A Mediocre Mind
Frugal Fennel at Sloppy Sams
Frugal Fennel at Sloppy Sams, the latest of the bi-monthly Geek Dinners, was fun. The venue worked well, and the upstairs tables added a theatrical element. The food was pretty bad value, no, strike that, abysmal value for money though. R130 and the ‘main course’ veggie option consisted of a few baked potatos and… wait,… Continue reading Frugal Fennel at Sloppy Sams