Economics/Freakonomics/Geekonomics:
Why Toronto works for the creative class – I am biased as I go to Toronto a lot, but there are real lessons to be learned here – not just in how to run a city, but what to look for IN a city if you want to relocate. To be honest the places that have it all are comparatively rare.
Media and Publishing:
More on retaining publishing personnel as curators – A thought for geek careerists – how far can we take the curator concept in the internet age? With so much to track and sort, even non-publishing industries may need curators of some kinds. All of you with library degrees may be able to apply yourself in new ways . . .
Video:
Is the Disney-Hulu deal bad for YouTube? Possibly – people do want their content control. A slashdot post and discussion to fuel your speculations. My take – I actually have a hard time guessing anymore, but i do see specialist communities and groups growing so I'm not sure where general video will go – but YouTube won't go away.
- Steven "Curator" Savage