The European Parliament’s experience with social media – a post election reflection

As the night was approaching and the last votes were counted on June 7, the final day of the European Parliament ( EP) election, you could read Twitter updates in 22 different languages from EP’s official Twitter accounts. Or debate the outcome with people from all over Europe on EPs Facebook page. (This text is … Continue reading →

You still think the information revolution is exaggerated? Watch this

Did you know? The sound at the end was my brain exploding. (via Kristine)

What they have figured out at the digital Downing Street

Number 10.gov.uk, the British Prime Minister’s website, is apparently doing something right, but what? The reason why I’ve started to look closer at the Number 10 is that this particular website has been mentioned by a few Norwegians involved in politics I’ve talked to lately as an example of a political site that is modern … Continue reading →

One week before election 2.0 – new tools

No, I not talking about the upcoming elections in the Czech republic, the Maldives, Lithuania or in Zambia, which are also taking place really soon. I’m talking about “that one”, the American one. I’ve been following the Techpresident for a while, a great read for everyone interested in everything related to politics and technology, and … Continue reading →

Funky rap about LHC – the world’s biggest science experiment

September 10th, CERN is switching on the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland for real (they’ve been testing for a long time), but what is actually going on in the 27 km long tunnel underneath Switzerland and France and why is it so extraordinary? What will happen when atoms smash together in the tunnel, how can … Continue reading →

Linkblog: Numa Numa, Obama’s Wide Web and Twingly

Here are some of the stories I’ve enjoyed this week: Obama’s Wide Web This is a must-read for everyone interested in politics, media, social media, campaigns. Washington Post gives us a detailed peak behind the scenes of the Obama’s Tech strategy. (via cnewmark) Esquire with e-paper cover – can this work? I’m not sure, but … Continue reading →

Yes, we can – watch politics at YouTube

Ah, I love the political pop videos on YouTube, like already famous Obama girl. Here is another one of Obame Girl vs. Guiliani Girl, and what about this prank🙂 All produced by Barely Political‘s crew with foxy ladies. And recently, it is getting even more absurd. Did you know that America could be staying in … Continue reading →

Professors are nerding on YouTube

YouTube is of course not only for the singing nerds in the bedroom or French tecktonic dansers. Now, the professors have also entered our time’s MTV, and they have fans from all over the world. I must admit that I didn’t pay enough attention to my physic teacher at high school, but now I can … Continue reading →