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Politics and New Media

March 26th, 2011
Posted in KCB206 . Technology

Social media has become a coordinating tool for most of the world’s political movements; just as most authoritarian and democratic governments are trying to limit access to it (Shirky, 2011). While it may be true for other governments, the Singapore government is loosening its control about the use of social and new media regarding politics. [ READ MORE ]

Virtual goods- The new frontier for business?

March 20th, 2011
Posted in KCB206 . Technology

Purchasing goods. In the past, this meant buying something that was tangible or substantial. However, in recent years, businesses have found that with the increasing market in new media, charging real money for pixels on a computer screen was raking in dollars. Estimates have global virtual goods generating approximately US$3.1 billion annually with the figure [ READ MORE ]

Social networks a waste of time?

March 13th, 2011
Posted in KCB206 . Technology

(Husain, 2011) The rise of social networks. There is no doubt that almost everyone (except for a handful in developing countries) is, or has been part of social network. With every ‘big thing’, criticisms are not unusual. Common criticisms: 1. Manipulative space where users are subject to advertising and money-wasting 2. Fosters a herd-like mentality [ READ MORE ]

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March 10th, 2011
Posted in KCB206 . Uncategorized

My wordpress is alive again[ READ MORE ]

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