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Are you a Computer Scientist, Programmer or Software Developer?

Posted on 8 August, 2010 by Si

Alternative title: Are you willing to be pigeonholed by someone with a narrow view of the software industry? I recently came across a post by Alan Snorkin which claims there are three types of people in software: computer scientists, programmers … Continue reading →

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Too much freedom can be a tyranny of its own

Posted on 1 August, 2010 by Si

Miranda Devine shares some invaluable insight which may help explain why I feel like jumping the Apple shark with iPhone 4. And it’s not just me. Here are a few choice quotes from her article in the SMH. “Part of … Continue reading →

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Google Reader Adds Shared Items Privacy

Posted on 29 May, 2010 by Si

Privacy seems to be the new “hot topic” for Web 2.0 companies. There is a great opportunity in the market for a company like Google or Facebook to step up and just get privacy right, setting the benchmark for others. … Continue reading →

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Death in Video Games: Part 1

Posted on 14 March, 2010 by Si

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the different treatments and functions of death in video games. This started because of a stark disparity I observed between Prey and Bioshock. I’m going to include Halo as well, as a sort … Continue reading →

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White Guilt: The New Patriotism

Posted on 26 January, 2010 by Si

Here is a story idea I submitted to Hungry Beast on this Australia Day. Just to be clear, I don’t experience White Guilt. I’m way ahead of the curve and experience White Meta Guilt, the guilt that comes from being … Continue reading →

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