When we purchased our media on physical medium like DVDs and CDs, we knew that it was ours to take home, enjoyand share as we saw fit. Now that we have entered the digital era, who owns our music and movies, and who decides when and where we get to consume it?
Having decided to attend Brickfair, I had an idea for a Mindstorms robot that would take pictures at the event. From there, the concept of TouristBot was born.
We have reached a point where our reliance on technology has become ubiquitous in modern life. We have reached a period where our technology progresses at blazing speeds and becomes less reliable at the same rates.
My friend Anna sent messages to Twitter after a bank robbery, leading to a big game of Telephone in the media.
On February 12, 2009, Twestival not only raised $24,000 in New York City and $250,000 worldwide, but it changed my life as well.
Most social media startups are a collaboration between the social aspects and the technology. Even the most pure technological startups require an edge that people can relate to in order to gain success, otherwise your userbase will not be interested in your product, and potentially use your competitor’s product.
Social Media requires the interaction between the social aspects and the technological medium in order to create a successful message to the masses.
