Don Kasprzak

Conversations regarding Globalization, Internet2 and Education

September 1, 2008
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My latest read – China Shakes the world

I found myself fascinated by China Shakes the World: A Titan’s Rise and Troubled Future – and the Challenge for America by James Kynge. Yet most of the time I was also infuriated over how America has fallen asleep regarding … Continue reading

August 29, 2008
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Microsoft & Seinfeld: Lame

After watching this clip I realized two things.  The commercial lacks creativity and Seinfeld’s show closed before 9/11.  Our world is a lot different today.  The AD/PR firm should be fired.  I thought there were creative types in NYC. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BraU_cpfBeI[/youtube]

August 17, 2008
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On my reading list

Looking forward to Larry Lessig‘s new bookRemix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy. Larry has documented how the music and movie industries are turning students into criminals because they use cheap software, the internet and their creativity.  … Continue reading

August 17, 2008
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My latest read – Once You’re Lucky Twice You’re Good

There was something from Sarah Lacy’s book Once You’re Lucky, Twice your Good which really hit home.  Today kids look to FaceBook as their exclusive communication tool.  They don’t do email like our generation overdoes email. That’s a key indicator … Continue reading