Links for 13-03-2008
Scalzi takes on the 1000 True Fans theory; molecular computers; bionic eye …
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1 – The Problem With 1,000 True Fans
“Let’s say for the sake of argument that I am indeed at the 1KTF level of fame, where I could get a thousand people to shell out $100 each, once a year. How did I reach this level?” Scalzi on the debunk tip.
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2 – SXSW: 2008, the Year the Audience Keynoted
“… it became clear that the fuzzy distinction between the speakers and audience is gone in both the real and virtual worlds. The digerati attendees here at SXSW are prosumers, and expect to have real and virtual presence on the dais.”
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3 – Molecular machine takes control
“Using electrical pulses from the tip of a scanning tunneling microscope, the researchers could flip the control molecule to any one of four configurations, or states.” Nanotech FTW!
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4 – Eyes on prize: Visionary device gives hope
“… the device, which is implanted behind the retina at the back of the eyeball, works as a light transmitter. Only patients who were once able to see and have partially intact optic nerve cells are eligible for the procedure.”
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“It’s a very simple tool that helps you organize your thoughts or material by topic and by priority, giving structure and order to your paper through your natural thought process.” Like mind-mapping, but with a seed framework. Looks good.
