Will Pay to Not Talk to You: How Physical Services are Becoming Digital Commodities
Going to the supermarket to replenish my toilet paper was never a big deal. A typical trip included a short, relatively painless drive and interactions with at least two people (the cashier and bag boy) if I was lucky. Not a bad errand to run, right? Especially if you successfully avoid having someone ding.. read more →
Harlem Shake: The Life & Death of Super Memes
At some point between January 30th and February 17th, 2013, you’ve been asked to either watch or participate in a “Harlem Shake” video. Regardless of how you feel about it, you’ve probably hummed it while brushing your teeth, or already imagined your pre- and post-beat drop dance. You’re in the midst of another Super Meme.. read more →
What the hell is Klout?
Signing up for Klout was a result of a bout of blackout binge registering. Just one of those things I was magically subscribed to and whose app was installed on my phone when I woke up one morning. This new “Klout” thing promised to measure my social influence and give me a numerical score for.. read more →
Bitches Love Pinterest
I have to admit, I’m guilty of following every start-up with a quirky name, and signing up for an account or beta if it’s available. I’m constantly hungry to try out every new-fangled concept developed by a 20-some year old. An app that lets me pay my bar tab from my iPhone? Another e-payment.. read more →
How I Won an iPad and Influenced People
For some reason, I’ve been following the Facebook page run by the car dealership where I purchased my car a few years ago. Every time I come across one of their updates, I flash back to that one late-night OCD rampage I had where I needed to decided to “like” every brand I’ve ever interacted.. read more →