Archive for August, 2010

An Approach to Crowdsourcing Worth Emulating

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Like the Aussies, you’d probably jump at the chance to preserve your country’s past – especially if you could fit your volunteer work into convenient breaks in your day.  That’s why it’s worth your while to learn about the crowdsourced Trove project.
But another reason is that you might be able to adapt the Trove approach [...]

Find Kindred Spirits or Customers by Sharing the Simple Way

Monday, August 16th, 2010

There’s a simple, satisfying way to attract those who share your interests or seek your kind of product.  It enables you to demonstrate your expertise and it doesn’t take much time nor cost anything.
Sharing helpful tips with those who want them is more appreciated – and credibility-building – than self-promotion. In a time-starved world, the [...]

From Slave Trading to Watching Kittens on Treadmills: How We Use Our Cognitive Surplus

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

The invisible gorilla, Get Satisfaction, wellness community, Bikewire, kiva and etsy are just some of the online places we’ve shared for fun, money-making, justice, special interests, tips or support. With more free time and the spread of “public media” ordinary citizens can “pool free time to pursue activities together” suggests Clay Shirky in Cognitive Surplus, [...]

with Kare Anderson

What can we do better together? For greater accomplishment, adventure and friendship let's harness the power of us. Share ways to thrive in this next chapter of your life with others. (more...)