Author Archives: Thomas Purves

The Tricks and Challenges of Social Computing in the Office

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Thomas Purves

Great set of notes (thanks Stephanie!) on Suw Charman’s recent talk at google (been meaning to link to this for a while) on the tricky art of introducing social software to the office. “Low-level fear of social humiliation. How are … Continue reading →

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Worthy Toronto Concerts coming up

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Thomas Purves

The Hot tips: 31-JUL-07 HANDSOME FURS LEE’S $10.00 11-AUG-07 BAND OF HORSES LEE’S $16.50 28-AUG-07 STEREO TOTAL LEE’S $13.50 10-SEP-07 AMIINA HORSESHOE $15.00 12-SEP-07 GIRL TALK PHOENIX $15.00 21-SEP-07 OKKERVIL RIVER LEE’S $13.50 02-OCT-07 BEIRUT DANFORTH MUSIC HALL $22.50 The … Continue reading →

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The Science of Hits and why you can’t pick them

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Thomas Purves

New research shows us the old adage “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like” – is just not true. We don’t know much about art -or- what we like. A recent study shows that intrinsic … Continue reading →

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