Posts made in May, 2008

Exploring social media

Posted on 18 May 2008 in social media | 0 comments

Before my maternity leave (early summer last year), I met with one of the guys in SAP’s Emerging Solutions development organization.  He told me that they had spoken with some young students and received some use cases for different technologies.  One of the uses cases for email?  Sending a thank-you to parents of a friend.  Note to self: email is for old people! I created and have been managing a listserv called anthrodesign for a number of years.  I really enjoy the dialogue and the community that has been formed, and I don’t really mind the administration because I spend...

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On becoming a tweet

Posted on 14 May 2008 in anthropology, social media | 0 comments

On becoming a tweet

I’ve become a tweet. I am not really sure how it happened, honestly.  I mean, I was not really even a regular blogger before I got hooked.  During my work day I typically run from meeting to meeting, usually eating lunch at my desk or in the hallway on my way to something else.  When I am not working or eating, I am coping with all the life realities of being a new mom and a PhD with no time to write for publication.  When I get home, I want time with the baby, a real dinner on the table, and thirty seconds of quiet before collapsing from exhaustion.  These are not excuses – I...

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