Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
Three more execs leave what’s left of Zynga. Maybe someone can buy Zynga AND RIM. Anyway, if you’re still there, start looking.
This is interesting. Disney will have an iPad app/game that interfaces with Infinity. That’s an interesting bit of interfacing that is probably worth paying attention to – building a full game/multitechnology interface.
A look at video game copyright and just who may – or may not – own what for some old games.
– Steven
So I’m an Elder Geek. I’m 45. I saw Akira in the theaters (and was confused). I saw Star Wars first run. I remember the first “Cosmos” and have the book. You get the idea – or at least I hope you do.
I also speak on careers. I write on careers. I also encourage my fellow Elder Geeks who’ve been around the block a few times to do the same because let’s face it, we’ve got the experience and should share it. Also the economy is in tatters, so hey, let’s help people out here.
Except sometimes, it’s hard. It’s challenging to bridge the gaps between us and people ten, twenty, even thirty years younger. Things have changed, technology has changed, jobs has changed, and there is that whole smoking-ruin-of the economy thing I mentioned. It’s hard to explain how to survive in the economic wasteland when you’re coming from a different background.
So, as I look at my next round of convention talks, and as I encourage my fellows to talk about careers at cons, blogs, random gaming sessions, etc. I wanted to share what you can do to help talk to the younger geek crowd about careers. Trust me, it’s needed.
Had a lot of good stuff today.
Very important to follow – a startup program that focuses on an aging population. This is a great (and kind of obvious idea) and fits trends I’ve seen lately for specialized incubators. It’s a great way to focus and probably avoids rather dumb ideas. Check this out . . .
Here’s three programs encouraging women in science and engineering and geekery. It’s awesome, and yes you should check them out.
Fine, here’s something on the Hyperloop. Actually the slightly cracked sci-fi weirdness aside, this intrigues me. If nothing else I’d like to see it get a go if only to get people to experiment with public transport MORE.
A fascinating post that asks if there’s a danger to Kickstarter changing cosplay communities.
– Steven Savage