Essays
“The Social Network” and a Personal Reflection on the Past Decade
It is hard to describe what I felt watching The Social Network. I knew going in that much of the account it presented of Facebook’s founding was fictional. Certain things, however, hit too close to home not to make me at least a bit sentimental and a bit embarrassed as well. Why should I feel … Continue reading
AltSearchEngines Essay Competition
I recently won first place on an AltSearchEngines essay competition. Charles Knight asked readers of his new blog to contribute ideas on how alternative search engines can increase their collective market share. Here is my entry. —- Google and Yahoo currently have a stranglehold (75%) on the search market for one simple reason – for … Continue reading
RateMyTeachers, Teacher Unions and the UK
Do not believe the excuses put forward by the teacher unions — demanding that internet censors protect teachers from cyber-bullying? RateMyTeachers is at the forefront of protecting teachers online by promoting the best and the most effective among them. Since our inception, RateMyTeachers has instituted rating rules to protect teachers from bullying. Any rating that … Continue reading
The Meaning of the New Economy
Published as an addendum to a business plan written for an online entertainment concept The new economy is by no means a fundamental shift in the capabilities of capitalism. However, what excites many people is that we now have at our disposal technology that empowers individuals light years beyond even a few years ago. In … Continue reading
