Alex Priest

October 4, 2010
by Alex Priest
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Perhaps the Digital Divide is Much Bigger Than We Thought

The differences between my generation and the last are vast. Perhaps more vast than the divide between any generation before it, and largely due to technology. We are the first generation to grow up with the Internet. We are the … Continue reading

October 2, 2010
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“The Social Network”

Call me crazy, but after seeing The Social Network, I like Mark Zuckerberg even better. The movie wasn’t a true account, it wasn’t particularly insightful, and it certainly didn’t paint an accurate portrait of Zuck, but nevertheless, I like him … Continue reading

September 24, 2010
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The AMP Summit

AMP. Activism. Media. Politics. That’s what the AMP Summit, being held today and tomorrow here in Washington, D.C., is all about–and so far, it’s a fantastic conference. This morning I had the pleasure of volunteering with registration at the conference, … Continue reading

September 23, 2010
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The Daily Show is a Big Deal. No, Really. It Is.

So there’s all kinds of back and forth on what modern satirical news programs like Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show and Steven Colbert’s The Colbert Report actually contribute to our society. Are they a good thing? Are they a bad … Continue reading

September 23, 2010
by Alex Priest
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It’s Not Privacy That Matters, It’s the Illusion

I feel like I’ve had this conversation a million times now, but I’m not swaying on my opinion for this one, and on why “Privacy Really Does Matter To Us” gave me the perfect excuse to rant a little more, … Continue reading