Sorin Adam Matei
Analysis, research, maps, and essays from Sorin Adam Matei.
I wonder how does this theory of reflexivity apply to Internet supported meta engines of all sorts? I must state at the outset that I am in fundamental disagreement with the prevailing wisdom. The generally accepted theory is that financial markets tend…
A few 9/11 and media related thoughts. Somewhat related to the idea of communitas, I ‘ll let you find out in what way… The Exponent – Purdue’s Student Newspaper 2001 attacks still affect media coverage By Sarah Michalos Publication Date: 09/11/06 Campus…
Congress is busily drafting a law that would prevent IT giants like Microsoft and Google from repeatedly shooting themselves in the foot. The law would prevent US media/telecom companies from hosting major portions of their networks in locations where human rights are…
Yahoo accused in jailing of 2nd China Internet user – Yahoo! News BEIJING (Reuters) – Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO – news) provided evidence to Chinese authorities that led to the imprisonment of an Internet writer, lawyers and activists said on Thursday, the second…
Here is more information on just what Google is filtering in China, by way of CNET news.com, confirming the point that political and cultural ‘streams’ are under tight control in China. See this link for a table demonstrating what is and is…
Since none of our guests specializes in policy issues, especially in an international context, I would like to suggest the following story as a subject of online (via this blog) debate. This is one of the several topics I will propose between…