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more on the ‘func specs are evil’ discussion… commentary to follow
Author: Leisa Reichelt
links for 15 March 2006
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“SEARCHSCAPES: MANHATTAN” is an attempt to create a tridimensional map of Manhattan, using existing data from the web. The objective is to compare the city’s “physical spaces” and “information spaces” (search results). In the continuing theme of me hunting for cool map interfaces. This one is pretty cool.
rumours of attention scarcity have been greatly exaggerated
People have a boundless interest in those that they think worthy of their attention.
So says Stowe Boyd of /Message, and I agree entirely.
If you think something is important or interesting or worthy of your interest. You’ll make time for it. You’ll make it a priority.
Even when you have 300 blogs in your RSS aggregator, there are some that you will always have time to read.
When you scan for news online, there are some keywords that will always get your attention.
You’re not *supposed* to know everything or be interested in everything. If that were the case, we’d all be remarkably boring and alike. Stowe says:
Continue reading “rumours of attention scarcity have been greatly exaggerated”
Platial – mashup with meaning
Have you had a chance to check out Platial yet?
It’s a big call, but I think this is possible my favourite Google Maps mashup to date.
Platial allows you to create your own maps using the Google Map interface, as well as add to other people’s maps. You can map *anything* you like. So, because it’s about people making meaning with maps/places, you end up with some really interesting content.
Some of the maps are very personal – trips that people have taken, places they frequent regularly, places they’ve had car accidents. Others are useful community tools – Stereo shops that don’t suck, restaurants, commuter public transportation, band tour maps. Here’s a little sample: