Second Life Rocks!

Published in November 5th, 2004

One of the speakers at ACC04 is Cory Ondrejka, VP of Product Development for Linden Lab, creators of Second Life. Since I’m introducing him, I decided to log on at Second Life and try out the game. I *love* it. It’s as close to a different universe as we can get (drug-free, that is) at [...]

Accelerating Change 2004

Published in November 5th, 2004

Posted by Sonia in General

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This is one of the best conferences of the entire year, and not just because I’m emceeing. Anyone who’s interested in tech and the future needs to be here.

Play games based on real news

Published in November 5th, 2004

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If I ever get some free time to play a game (maybe over Christmas…), I’m going to try one of these. What a cool company.

Know Anyone Who Wants to Fight Over the Election?

Published in November 5th, 2004

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Someone posted to Craig’s List asking for a fight. Classic.

On E-voting

Published in November 5th, 2004

Posted by Sonia in Sonia Arrison Columns

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Here’s my column on e-voting and why it’s humans, not the machines, that matter most.

What the results of ballot propositions say about Californians

Published in November 5th, 2004

Posted by Sonia in Sonia Arrison Columns

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You can read the entire column here, but the summary is this: “California’s proposition choices paint a picture of a state that is pro-technology but could use some lessons in economics and political theory. Supporting stem cell research and opposing a new tax on telecommunications demonstrate the pro-technology bent, but plunging California into $6 billion [...]