Comments on: Virtually Present: Discussing The Digital Future

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:38:29 +0000

Yes, Wednesday works well.

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:51:44 +0000

So NEXT Wednesday – Robin is that ok?

By: sytaylor

sytaylor — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:26:32 +0000

Tuesday & Thursday are the only days I can't make, some advanced warning on the timing is appreciated, so I can keep the calendar clear

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:36:35 +0000

Sy – I agree with Robin – really good additions. I certainly am seeing some model / framework here.When can you make next week to talk with Robin and I?

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:13:48 +0000

This is really good. Would love to discuss on skype with you and Scott. Anytime after next Tuesday is good for me.

By: sytaylor

sytaylor — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:09:07 +0000

Some thoughts: a) that the content is specifically tailored to my needs and not a generic 'one-size-fits-all'; – How is this achieved. 1) Relevance. Google has some great algorithms for relevance, but should it be left to code to decide what content fits me, and what doesn't? Should this instead be curated? Can this be done in a live way?b) that the forum is interactive and responsive to my questions, and not preset around delivery of prescribed content;- Again this is where curators come in. Not just watching a stream but reacting to it, and influencing the event / content as a result. Where do these curators sit, and how do they influence the event / content?c) that the content delivery is specifically tailored to my optimum learning/thinking style;- Again tough to do without trying to cover all your base (are belong to us). Should the content creator make something that is is accessible to many, or tailor it to you? Is there a role in the middle there? Does that risk diluting the message? (reminds me of the argument that interpreter languages like java perform slowly, but are so widely usable)d) that the content delivery gets smarter – more relevant/more specific to my needs – over several 'virtual events' i.e. I'm not treated like an intellectual stranger every conference- This is something that is quite achievable. Have you seen poken.com? It stores all your contact detail, and shares it very quickly by tapping two poken devices together. This is the name badge for events as it should be. By knowing who someone is from a twitter username for example, we unleash value.

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:53:45 +0000

Hey Sy – thanks for the inputs.I agree – Virtual makes up a huge percentage of our lives and I wonder about where our presence lies in today's world. And as you say, it's not broadcast, it's social. It is not push and pull but pulley – a continual balancing of both. The message grows and is continually challenging. A blog post conveys an idea which the comments then change -and those comments come from all corners of the world.Amazing.Do let me know what you think about improving Social Mobility. I'm keen to learn from your insights like Robin's below.Best, Scott

By: sytaylor

sytaylor — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Interesting point that non physical communication is often called “not real”, when it makes up possibly 90% of our daily conversation. What is the qualification of real? Being able to use your physical senses, or the value that comes from the conversation?TED talks, Tim O'Reilly's work with Gov 2.0 and #likeminds all strike me as signalling the way forward for the large scale sharing of big ideas. Rather than trying to engage people through either pure broadcast, or pure one to one physical conversation, we now have an interesting 3rd option. Curators spread a message, add to it, and participate in conversations.Having a serious think about how I can use this idea when it comes to improving Social Mobility for Graduates…

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:04:10 +0000

Deal!

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:45:15 +0000

Yes, I like where this is heading. Each of these headings need to be unfolded, framed and focused. Suggest next action is a working session on skype to discuss/debate this.Be great to get some of the additional #dothinkdo team muscle on to this.Robin