The following is a comment on my book, The Fifth Estate, from Marian FitzGerald, a Visiting Professor of Criminology at Kent Crime and Justice Centre in Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent and a freelance consultant & researcher. Posted with the permission of Professor FitzGerald. Marian FitzGerald "Your … Continue reading The Fifth Estate Needs Better Public Information
Wisdom of Crowds
Remember the General Assembly Vote
141 nations voted in favour of the UN General Assembly motion condemning the invasion of Ukraine. Beyond the two nations – Russia and Belarus – responsible for the invasion of Ukraine, only three countries voted against the resolution approved by the UN General Assembly: North Korea, Eritrea, and Syria. While this was a strong endorsement … Continue reading Remember the General Assembly Vote
Rethinking Consumers in the Digital Age and Their Role in Shaping Policy, Regulation and Practice
A personal response to Communications Consumer Panel consultation of 25 April 2019 Bill Dutton 12 May 2019 I was a former member and Chair of the Advisory Committee for England, and have followed the Consumer Forum for Communications (CFC) for years. Having returned from working in the US for four years, I’ve also attended the … Continue reading Rethinking Consumers in the Digital Age and Their Role in Shaping Policy, Regulation and Practice
Evidence of Benefits from Opening the White House Press Briefings via Skype Seats
I've argued on this blog that the idea of enabling the press to ask questions from outside the White House Press Office, in fact, outside the Washington DC Beltway, was a good idea. Some anecdotal evidence is being reported that the strategy is working. USA Today reported that over 13 White House press briefings, Sean … Continue reading Evidence of Benefits from Opening the White House Press Briefings via Skype Seats
Inspiring a Startup Mentality in Legacy IT Organizations – FCC CIO at the OII on 19 June, 4-5pm
Modernizing and Inspiring a “Startup Mentality” in Legacy Information Technology Organizations Speakers: David A. Bray, Oxford Martin Associate and CIO of the U.S. FCC, Yorick Wilks, and Greg Taylor 19 June 2014 from 4-5 pm OII Seminar Room, 1 St Giles’, Oxford By some estimates, 70% of IT organization budgets are spent on maintaining legacy … Continue reading Inspiring a Startup Mentality in Legacy IT Organizations – FCC CIO at the OII on 19 June, 4-5pm
Innovations in University Outreach: Join the Competition across Europe
European Competition for Best Innovations in University Outreach and Public Engagement As part of the EC-funded ULab project, the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford is organizing an online competition to identify the most innovative outreach and public engagement activities carried out by European Universities. Both individuals and groups may apply for awards. … Continue reading Innovations in University Outreach: Join the Competition across Europe
The Fifth Estate and the Oil Spill Disaster: Oil Reporter by CrisisCamp
Networked individuals are rapidly playing a more central role in holding BP and all parties more accountable for their roles in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. One of the most promising developments is the launch of the 'Oil Reporter'. This is an open platform for citizens to keep and eye on beaches and other developments … Continue reading The Fifth Estate and the Oil Spill Disaster: Oil Reporter by CrisisCamp
Digital Business Strategy: A Call for Papers
I have agreed to be an associate editor of a special issue of MIS Quarterly, entitled 'Digital Business Strategy: Toward a Next Generation of Insights'. A former colleague of mine, Omar El Sawy at USC, is co-editing this issue with others. There is a very well considered call for papers available for this issue, and … Continue reading Digital Business Strategy: A Call for Papers
Seminar 09 Response to EC’s Public Consultation on post-i2010
The Internet and the Future European Information Society: Key Issues Behind the Development of Guiding Principles A position paper prepared for submission to the European Commission’s public consultation on post-i2010: priorities for new strategy for European information society (2010-2015). INFSO-Post-i2010@ec.europa.eu Contributors to this response include the following participants in the European Alpbach Forum Seminar 09: … Continue reading Seminar 09 Response to EC’s Public Consultation on post-i2010
European Forum Alpbach 2009 and Seminar 09
I attended a stimulating forum in Alpbach, Austria, from the 20th to 26th of August. The forum is well known in the German speaking regions of Europe, but less visible than it should be, in Britain, for example. The forum was launched in 1945, immediately following the Second World War, as a means to open … Continue reading European Forum Alpbach 2009 and Seminar 09