Much has been made of VP candidate Joe Biden’s capacity to put his fut in his mouth. In this morning’s paper, reporter John Broder (“Hanging
Category: Ideas
The Theory of Notification
As you might know, I’m on sabbatical this year working on a book on the sociology of notification (alas, along with two other projects and
Children as Spies
I’m working today on my chapter about how we are socialized into our roles in information networks. It’s called “Learning to Be a Node.” The
The CONSEQUENTIALIST View of Information
Most of what I’m writing about under the banner “sociology of information” focuses on the relational and symbolic value of information and information transition in
Relational Notification Norms on "Mad Men"
I joked that I wanted a footnote while watching a recent episode (“The New Girl” season 2 episode 5) of the TV show “Mad Men.”
Notification, Everywhere
The multiple strands of the Sarah Palin Chronicles* are littered with notification relevant tidbits. The McCain campaign insists that they knew all about the pregnancy
