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  • Cisco explains semantic enterprise

    At this year’s Innotribe at Sibos (25-29 Oct 2010), we have a whole track on “Smart Data” aka “Semantic Web”. We decided to call it Smart Data is – at least in our industry – the words “semantic web” have ironically little meaning. I am a big believer of Semantic Web, and always on the… Read more

  • What choices will you make today ?

    An emotional Jeff Bezos during graduation speech Princeton: “it is harder to be kind than clever” Full transcript here Every word is important and inspiring. Read and enjoy the full thing, but here are some extracts, mainly the grand-finale of his speech: Tomorrow, in a very real sense, your life — the life you author… Read more

  • The Value of Your Social Graph

    If you have the time, please watch this presentation" How not to be seen” by futurist Mark Pesce. I mentioned it already yesterday in my post “The DJ with the Brainwave Helmet”, but now I took the time to watch the +/- 1 hour presentation.   Do it   It profoundly explains what’s going on… Read more

  • The DJ with the Brainwave Helmet

    Found this TED 2010 video via Kurt Vega’s tweets. From the TED site: “Tan Le’s astonishing new computer interface reads its user’s brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts (and a little concentration). She demos the headset, and talks about its far-reaching applications.” Out-of-the-box support for facial… Read more

  • Innotribe @ Sibos 2010 : High-Level program

    Cross-Posted on SwiftCommunity.net Last week, Kosta kicked-off the next Innotribe @ Sibos2010. I am pleased and excited to complement Kosta’s introduction by sharing with you our high-level program for the Sibos week (25-29 October 2010). High Level program A good presentation/show has a fantastic start, and great core, and an exciting grand finale. That’s exactly… Read more

  • You have to be somebody before you can share yourself

    It’s holiday time, and I have reduced significantly my blogging, reading RSS feeds, tweeting, mailing, etc Time for hanging around, some biking, some good food, and… a good book. If you want to follow what I am reading, check-out my page on Goodreads. For me, a good book is one that leaves you puzzled, that… Read more