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Government as a “social machine”

Posted on April 20, 2013 by anni

“Real life is and must be full of all kinds of social constraint – the very processes from which society arises. Computers can help if we use them to create abstract social machines on the Web: processes in which the … Continue reading →

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What do we really mean by “engage”?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by anni

I recently had brunch with some old friends in Melbourne, both of whom are middle-aged working Mums, are highly educated, work in areas close to government, and are keen observers of society as a whole. As is so often the … Continue reading →

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Screaming from a screen near you

Posted on September 25, 2012 by anni

I am just reflecting on the conversations which I’ve witnessed during the recent Social Government Conference in Canberra, and in particular, two presentations given by Jarod Green (Founder of “Radical Love”) and Tommy Tudehope (former media advisor to Hon. Malcolm … Continue reading →

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