Tag Archives: internet

Hedgehog

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The BBC is currently broadcasting a superb documentary series about the internet and how it will change any and all of us in the future. Last night’s episode, Homo Interneticus, was all about social networks such as Facebook and how … Continue reading →

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Piracy Settlement-O-Matic

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Former online cigarette salesmen now enforce copyright: Taking their cue from Amazon’s one-click ordering system and the RIAA’s settlement-o-matic website, a company named Nexicon is developing a technology that tracks users who share music and film illegally, and then demands … Continue reading →

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King Of The Rickroll

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m going to have to mention the name of Rick Astley now, but fear not: it’s for purely sociological reasons. You see, Mr Astley has been rickrolled: Over the last year or so, Astley has watched with puzzled amazement as … Continue reading →

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