Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us

This is an intriguingly produced video about the evolution of the internet into the gloriously collaborative network that it is today. Some poignant comments towards the end about how the internet is changing the way we interact with the world - and how we need to rethink copyright, ethics, relationships etc.

Rendezvous Mash-up

I was chatting with a colleague earlier today about "Mapvertising" (see here for Universal McCann's paper). We got talking about the various mash-ups which incorporate map information with other data such as pictures from Flickr. I got searching...

"Rendezvous" is the legendary film of a Ferrari driving through Paris at stupid speeds early one morning in the 70s. You can see it at Google Video and You Tube. Well worth a look.

Some kind person has taken the time to map the journey the car takes using Google Maps. You can see it here. Take the time to read the instructions in the top left or you could be in for a confusing ride! This is what the internet is made for!

Second Life Summary

Here's a few links that serve as a summary of Second Life, the digital world with seemingly endless possibilities.

An author replicates book for launch...link

US presidential candidate makes a speech...link

Replicating the Burning Man festival...link

U2 allegedly play a gig (there's dispute it was really them!)...link

And finally - BBH launches in second life!...link