Omnisynchronous Communication
Too much of a good thing: here’s an idea to curb our communication overload. It started off with a phone number–everybody had one. Great, right? Timmy could call the fire department to let them know that Lassie had discovered a burning building down the street. With instantaneous communication came innumerable advancements and improvements in the way we interact. With a nod to Dr. Shamp of the UGA New Media Institute, I’m going to call things like phone calls and video chats...
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Safe Weapons: the solution to gun control could be as small as a penny…
The debate over gun control in America has been raging for years. The NRA defends the constitutional right to bear arms ruthlessly; activists plead tirelessly as the cases of unintended violence from guns that got into the wrong hands continue to pile up; and legislators attempt repeatedly to enact laws that increase firearm safety but do little to solve the major issues. Seems to me that they are in desperate need of a third party. Enter: technology. The problem. Guns are dangerous...
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ALPS: The Assisted Living Picture Service
A few years ago I was named a Mobile Media Scholar and had the chance to work with four incredibly talented NMI students on a special assignment from Dr. Shamp himself: ALPS. The Assisted Living Picture Service is a device that allows residents in an Assisted Living Facility to view and show off photos of their friends and family with just the wireless swipe of a card or bracelet. I never got a chance to post pictures or video of the actual device, but I recently took some footage with Matti...
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I'm a new dad living in Atlanta, Georgia. I try my best to creatively leverage new media technology, solve complex problems, and generally create value. I also sing and make music.