Saturday, December 12, 2009

How the Internet Enables Intimacy

An introductory presentation regarding the sociology of social networking and relationships. Just more reason to embrace the possibilities and to not shut it away.

Networked Learners-from the Pew Internet Project

A look at the demographic profile of digital natives in the U.S.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Whitening the Resume

Quite a thought provoking NYT's article about race, identity, and opportunity.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/weekinreview/06Luo.html?_r=1

Sunday, December 06, 2009

How do we feed a City?

Fantastic presentation, illustrating social significance of food, commodity systems, colonialism, growth of cities, and urban development.

Might give a little perspective on the role of food in your community. Watch all the way to the end...