The papers on the EID site this week covered some
interesting topics.
On Innovation Monday, I discussed a few new ways
that were suggested to fund the news industry.
Clearly, something needs to be done.
Music found streaming and app stores.
What is in the future for the news? The public radio model? Foundations? Banner ads? Subscriptions? All
of the above?
On Tuesday I covered the idea of upcycling. I love
this one because it is largely about making high end product out of what would
otherwise be waste. As a freeganist, I
can really appreciate the idea of making something from nothing.
On Wednesday we shameless plugged the Ergo-X
conference. It is a great conference so
it deserves our praise. It is also part
of the HFES family, so we want it to be successful.
But my favorite topic was Thursday’s article on
getting around the broadcasters to get Netflix content in New Zealand. Unlike here in the US, the NZ broadcasters
cut a deal with Netflix to include it in their offerings rather than direct
subscriptions through the web. I am a
cord cutter so philosophically, I think the deal sucks. Normally I am against loopholes on
principle. So my principles conflict on
this one. Since I have a problem with the extortionist business practices of the
telecom monopolies, I definitely like this exception.
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