Besides my love of tech, I have an unusual fascination with international trade, container ships, logistics and other big global systems that quietly hum along day and night. There’s a very nice render of a shipping container on my business cards.
I’m thrilled to stumble upon the blog of Ethan Zuckerman and his mention of a [...]
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Containers!
September 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: flat earth · globalization
Bunnie Huang in China
November 3rd, 2007 · No Comments
Bunnie Huang’s tales from China illustrate the impact of globalization on individuals. Bunnie is making the Chumby, a digital device that’s left wide open for users to enjoy as they see fit. He sources the Chumby from Chinese manufacturers, with little hassle and great success, and has a lot to tell about the way Chinese [...]
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