– New Yorker [yes, the New Yorker – who knew?] on Twitter, Facebook and Social Activism. Includes story on Moldova. HT: Andrew Jones Daily
– Gawker Founder says the “future of online media is video” but personally, I dont think this will happen until video becomes findable through word or image recognition software. Scrolling through video to find something takes too long. Text rules for now.
– New Philanthropy Capital discusses why charities don’t talk about their results and why they should. Agreed. Download their paper and read more.
– “Increation” word introduced today as part of mission conversation.
– ‘Existential migration’ as a response to globalism. Good Wiki article on this term.
We need to get on the ball with social media, wouldn’t you say? The Church has taken a reactionary position that just won’t do. I’m considering trying to move on in front, to examine the what imitating Christ looks like in an increasingly social-media driven world. Your thoughts? I have some introductory ideas about the interaction of social media and spiritual disciplines here:
http://codylorance.blogspot.com/2010/09/social-media-spiritual-disciplines.html
I’m looking for some fuller reflection from you on the issue because you seem to be one of the leaders on this. Ed Stetzer also had a helpful guest post on the issue recently:
http://www.edstetzer.com/2010/09/thursday-for-thinkers-sharon-h.html
oh. okay. I am seeing now that perhaps almost the only thing you blog about is social media and spirituality. Right. Let me read those 500+ posts right quick and get back to you.