Gregory Ferenstein | Idea Labs

Why the web benefits liberals more than conservatives

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:01:18 +0000

From the micro-donation platform first popularized by Howard Dean in 2003 to the million-strong Barack Obama Facebook page to the huge audience of the Huffington Post, liberals have been the dominant political force on the internet since the digital revolution began.

How the U.S. Engages the World with Social Media

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:18:01 +0000

The perception of the U.S. abroad varies widely, and is subject to many forces, including world events, media coverage, policy changes, and presidential administrations. In response, the U.S. State Department, America’s public relations branch, has been charged with the difficult task of engaging in the dialogue surrounding the controversial policies discussed in almost every corner of the world.

Michael Moore ignores capitalism’s blessings

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:05:48 +0000

Though Michael Moore seems to have missed it, in the past 10 years corporations have made enormous strides in promoting workplace democracy, patent-free innovation, and the financial independence of women in developing nations.

The iPhone vs. The Business Card

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:13:01 +0000

Ditch your business card; it’s bad for business and the environment. With Gmail and my iPhone, every meeting follow up is personalized, conveniently archived, and facilitates networking. The experience of being cardless has turned me into a digital evangelist.