happy mutants The technologies that would make the web more participatory Cory Doctorow

politics Why don't more Chinese people oppose the Chinese government? Cory Doctorow

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magicians Joshua Jay: Six Impossible Things is a different kind of magic show Ferdinando Buscema

education Millionaire dilettantes' "education reform" have failed, but teacher-driven, evidence-supported education works miracles Cory Doctorow

social media Without social organizations, social technologies will eat us alive Marina Gorbis

happy mutants Jay Rosen's "Letter to My Network: Join The Correspondent" Jay Rosen

experiences Don't miss one of the coolest real time experiences: The 49 Boxes Mark Frauenfelder

web theory Co/Lab: ASU's project to make news "more robust and valuable for all participants" Cory Doctorow

happy mutants An important, lyrical, critical book about the future of "Smart Cities" Cory Doctorow

books How can networked protest movements hold power while staying flexible and inclusive? Cory Doctorow

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Games 49 Boxes: a most incredible shared experience Jason Weisberger

charity Charitable Giving Guide Boing Boing

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tv Twin Peaks and suspicion in small towns Leigh Alexander

portland The narrative lottery at XOXO Glenn Fleishman