I’ve been reading David B’s massive graphic novel Epileptic, so I felt it was time for me to come out and talk about what having epilepsy means to me.
I have more to say about this, but for now, I just wanted to put it up. Looking forward to your comments.
Filed by Julien at 10:31 am under download, podcast
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(Due credit: I first saw the phrase social currency on Aaron Wall’s blog, SEO Book, which is really worth a visit.)
First, listen to the audio. That’s where the meat is.
I don’t think it’s a secret that, over the past several months, my traffic has increased tremendously, and that my income has been increasingly earned online. So I wanted to take advantage of what I have learned to help others build trust, or social currency, online.
Social currency is the raw essence of relationships. In an economy of abundance (aka, a post scarcity economy) such as the web (aka, “there’s always enough to go around”), none of us are playing a zero-sum game; if I send some visitors to you, it doesn’t mean I’m losing traffic, links, or listeners. In fact, it’s often quite the contrary.
The idea that, once you have placed a significant amount of your reputation and resources online, it is no longer necessary for you to deal in real dollars– that dealing in relationships is now the key to your success.
Honestly, this was a very difficult subject to write about, so I ended up having no choice but to record audio to express it, which I suggest you check out (just click the link to download or listen).
So what’s the lesson, what’s the point of this post? As I see it, one thing, and one thing only. I invite you, dear reader, to stop thinking in terms of earnings through your blog or podcast– stop thinking about sponsorships, AdSense, or anything else, and start thinking in terms of relationships. I believe the rest will take care of itself.
Other relevant links: Social capital, Post scarcity economy, Google economy, Content as a medium for interaction. Additional: Anji recommends Why Paris Hilton Is Famous.
Filed by Julien at 12:56 am under trends, podcast
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So I’ve been harbouring a secret for about six weeks. Not fucking huge, but still, it’s something… so I talk about it at the beginning. Also, how I hate disappointing people, and how the world embracing your screwups on the web.
BTW: Neil has a great post about getting old, and how you don’t necessarily need to lose your connection with a younger generation (although I don’t particularly agree that Bono is still ‘with it’). :)
Oh, and also: This is the pinnacle of openness. I endeavour to be this good.
Filed by Julien at 12:22 pm under download, podcast
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Woo! I did an oldschool style show. Made evident is my hatred of salespeople, the joke that is minimum wage, and other such things.
Filed by Julien at 4:41 pm under download, hip hop, podcast
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Since the update to Wordpress 2.0.7 is now done, I can upload this lovely file I created.
This week I ended up walking all around a few Montreal subway stations, chatting to a portable recorder and playing no music aside from recording Peruvian buskers. Don’t hate.
Filed by Julien at 11:59 pm under download, podcast
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I’m currenty spending way too many hours building a Best of the Daily Source Code. I’ve found files so old, it’s crazy.
And dudes, I totally keep forgetting to put album art in there, sorry. I’ll put it in next time, but this particular episode is already up, so it’s like ‘meh’.
The song on this episode is unbelievable, by the way..
Filed by Julien at 9:31 am under download, podcast
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More talking in the street. Is atheism getting fashionable? How atheism may be taking hold on the web as a strong force for 2007, more on reading a book a week. Another damn cold day.
Filed by Julien at 5:50 pm under download, podcast
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I have been known to do a number of stupid/irrevocable things in my lifetime. Here’s how I cope with making these decisions without being crippled by doubt.
Filed by Julien at 9:40 am under download, hip hop, podcast
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Dear suburbanites: Do not fear black people. Fear your own white children.
Filed by Julien at 6:34 pm under download, hip hop, podcast
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I walked around the city the other day, testing my new Microtrack 24/96, and decided to make show out of it. It was put on Sirius last Friday - I can just imagine what regular listeners were thinking.
Filed by Julien at 2:29 pm under podcast
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