Bibliography
- 15.Mar
- Everything is Miscellaneous by David Weinberger
I didn’t read this book as deliberate research for this presentation but amongst many great insights Weinberger makes some excellent commentary on modern identity formation such as the quote below.
On my list are: politics, Internet, reading. I put “reading” on the list because it looks good. But that doesn’t tell you much about me [...]
Researching
- 18.Oct
- Introduction to Researching
Researching is the category for information and updates on topics I am currently researching.
Presenting
- 07.May
- Webstock Mini (Wellington, May 2009)
Tuesday May 19, 2009 I’ll be presenting a quick 5 minute thing alongside a bunch of others at Webstock’s 3rd birthday and coming out party in Wellington.
At this stage all I has is a new bio (see below) and a bit of self deprecation - as to what topic i eventually speak on, we’ll see,
Thomas [...]
Written
- 18.Oct
- Introduction to Written
The written section includes details and links to download finished research papers or memos.
Presented
- 20.May
- We didn’t invent the remix (Wellington, May 2009)
On May 19, 2009 I gave a 5 minute presso at a Webstock Mini evening along with 14 other fine folk.
Having only 5 minutes I decided to forgo slides altogether and go for a quick slice of delight, insight and impact. Or at least, that was the plan. In thinking about a topic beforehand I [...]
Appreciation
- 14.May
- Introduction to Appreciation
This section is about experiences, techniques and content that allow people to appreciate points of view.
About
What&why is an outlet for my obsession with detailed research, long form content, analysis and compelling communication.
On the homepage you'll find the latest article in 5 sections. Bibliography is the closest to a blog. Links to original research papers and compelling presentations of ideas. Researching is where I post about what, and how, I'm currently researching. Presenting contains information on presentations I'm working on and where I'll be speaking. Presented and Written provide access and coverage of final outputs.
Why? Well, why not. And perhaps you're an organisation who would like to have me speak?
Kudos
"Clearly the best and most provocative speaker"
- Digital Media & Content Summit 2007
"Interesting and great presenting style"
- Interactive Marketing Summit 2008
"I have received incredible (and unprecedented) feedback from those who attended... this was in no small way down to your own presentation which was fantastic!"
- Northland Tourism Conference 2008
Bio
Thomas has spent 14 years "working the web", currently he works as an Online Strategist. Thomas' formal qualifications are in Psychology and Philosophy - enabling him to bring a rigorous understanding of human drives, tempered with an analytical process, to increasing engagement with brands and businesses over the Internet. As well as fueling his passion in social media marketing, development methodologies, web standards and the semantic web. Thomas' modus operandi is asking the question, "why do we do these things we do?"
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