I'm a technologist & Internet culture researcher studying the spread of information and ideas online. I co-created the Know Your Meme video series & Internet meme database, selected as one of TIME Magazine's Top 50 websites of 2009. I'm also a founding member of the Free Art & Technology Lab (FAT), an open-source research & development group.
In 2007 and 2008 I taught the Internet Famous Class at Parsons, where your grade depends on your online popularity.
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posts tagged 'politricks'

My set from the $erious Bu$iness party last month @ Savalas in Williasmburg. We have another one this Thursday, Feb. 28th 2008 — 285 Bedford Ave in Williamsburg.
Disco lazers and djs including Mike McGill, Bennett4Senate, Alex Biederman & myself.
F R E E.
Serious business atire not actually suggested since its a dance party but feel free to surprise us.
Politricks in the house. Party jams sliced and diced. ~135bpm
Studio mix of a set performed at HESPT 2.2 in the Death Star, Brooklyn NYC on 2007/Nov/17 — part 1/2, stay tuned.
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