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Open Sourcing: The Future of IP in the Face of the Digital Age

By Dan Billings, January 5, 2012 in P.O.V. , Pop Culture

Have you ever discussed with your friends ways to improve your favorite video game? Have you ever wanted to make those changes yourself? Oftentimes, with the right resources and know how, you can make a considerable amount of changes to store bought products. However, because of current IP laws, th…



The Future of the Internet: Where Do We Go From Here?4

By Adam Troudart, January 2, 2012 in P.O.V. , Pop Culture

It’s almost impossible to believe that when a group of American academics and corporate engineers planted the seeds of the Internet back in the 60s and 70s, they had no particular ambitions in mind – but that’s exactly how the Internet started.
In his book Future of the Internet (and how to stop it), au…



A Sleeping Giant Stirs: Why Occupy Wall Street Should Not Be Ignored2

By Ariel Nishli, November 3, 2011 in P.O.V. , Pop Culture

Picture this: Hundreds of young and frustrated left-wing students fill a New York City square to protest recent government legislation. Momentum picks up three states over, where a well-orchestrated assembly of 2,500 becomes a model to be repeated dozens of times across the country. The movemen…



Consumer Confusion: Why We Need To Redefine Television2

By Marti Resteghini, October 6, 2011 in P.O.V.

In a world where changes in technology are happening at the speed of light, we require constant education. What is Blu-ray, and how does it make a movie better? Or, should I even care about Blu-ray anymore? How is an iPad different from a Mac laptop? What’s an app?
For an industry in the throes of catacly…



Breakfast, Revolution, and Business in 140 Characters

By Brittany Frederick, September 21, 2011 in P.O.V.

When Twitter first launched in 2006, I thought it sounded like a ridiculous idea unless you happened to be The Most Interesting Man in the World. Certainly it wouldn’t work for me. Nobody wants to know every little thing I’m doing,
I’m busy eating my words. Now, I’m one of over 200 million users worldwi…



The Truth About The Democratization of the Internet4

By Marti Resteghini, September 14, 2011 in P.O.V.

This article is going to get me into trouble. It’s going to bunch up some panties and set fingers ablaze tweeting and commenting.
Bring it. Tell me how I’m wrong, how I’m misinformed, how I’m biased because I work for a video publisher and I’ve worked in the studio system. Get me fired!
However, if you ag…