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Author Archives: gabe
Investigating infoviz
One of the things I’ve long wanted to spend more time diving into is data visualization. There’ve been an increasing number of great examples online, and I’m interested because it’s a powerful way to convey complex situations, it combines visual design … Continue reading
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A socialX primer
I’ve spent the past few months earnestly trying to wrap my head around the set of approaches and practices that I’ve (perhaps crudely) lumped together as “socialX.” In the interest of allowing myself to stop intentionally struggling with terminology, I … Continue reading
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Some socialX resources
[I may update this post occasionally with new stuff that seems relevant.] Doing this work has felt very much like drinking from the proverbial firehose. I’ve cut back dramatically on the sources I check regularly, as I’ve refined my area … Continue reading
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Investigating “socialX”
Within my studies, I’ve chosen to put a particular focus on social innovation. Both because I’m interested in doing “good,” and because I felt embarrassed for not being confidently able to define the term, despite having been around it for … Continue reading
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I make (cool and) nerdy stuff
In grad school, I don’t make things. Papers and presentations aren’t tangible enough for me to consider them “things” in the way that I mean. So I’ve been looking for opportunities to make stuff. Food, music and lamps is where … Continue reading
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Stress, research, fear
I’m having difficulty managing myself lately. I have a bunch of projects on-the-go, and I’m feeling overwhelmed. However, I’d promised myself to seek a more sustainable lifestyle. Relatively-speaking, I’ve been partially successful in this: I’m going to the gym normally … Continue reading
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