Comments on: Blogger Social, The Echo Chamber And Editorial Purpose http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/ Social Media Consulting, Public Speaking and Education Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:25:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mario Vellandi http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Mario Vellandi Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:35:23 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-921 Hi Jason, It was great meeting you and I love your candor here. The perspective on the individuals' attitude and mindset on social -> real networking is thought sobering. I see the friendly, warm hat-wearing from last weekend as pleasantly subduing our internal (sometimes selfish/animalistic) nature that each of us can carry to various degrees. All of this is very Freudian, akin to the Superego balancing out the ID. While this paradigm makes theoretical sense when applied to behavioral analysis (esp. in Western cultures), I believe this view is too logical and limits our capacity for inter-being on an intuitive, harmonious level that acknowledges the true intrinsic nature of every human being: Purity and Innocence. Ok, enough philosophy. Regarding blog writing, all of us do it for different reasons. I do it primarily to learn my topics better and improve my writing. I read and interact with others in their spaces to share ideas and gain new perspectives, while allowing the degree of personal relationships develop on their own accord. It's a fun wacky social world out there, and I'm happy you're being a good lover/cynic about it. Keep rockin' on Jason! Hi Jason,

It was great meeting you and I love your candor here. The perspective on the individuals’ attitude and mindset on social -> real networking is thought sobering. I see the friendly, warm hat-wearing from last weekend as pleasantly subduing our internal (sometimes selfish/animalistic) nature that each of us can carry to various degrees. All of this is very Freudian, akin to the Superego balancing out the ID.

While this paradigm makes theoretical sense when applied to behavioral analysis (esp. in Western cultures), I believe this view is too logical and limits our capacity for inter-being on an intuitive, harmonious level that acknowledges the true intrinsic nature of every human being: Purity and Innocence.

Ok, enough philosophy. Regarding blog writing, all of us do it for different reasons. I do it primarily to learn my topics better and improve my writing. I read and interact with others in their spaces to share ideas and gain new perspectives, while allowing the degree of personal relationships develop on their own accord.

It’s a fun wacky social world out there, and I’m happy you’re being a good lover/cynic about it. Keep rockin’ on Jason!

]]> By: Jason Falls http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-920 Jason Falls Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:11:43 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-920 Mack - Thanks, my man. I wish we had more time, too. Perhaps a trip south is in the offing for me this summer. Not August, though. Alabama sucks in August. Mack – Thanks, my man. I wish we had more time, too. Perhaps a trip south is in the offing for me this summer. Not August, though. Alabama sucks in August.

]]> By: mack collier http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-919 mack collier Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:20:44 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-919 Jason you just keep doing whatever is working for you. I lost count on how many times I heard 'I love that guy!' after I mentioned the name 'Jason Falls'. Had a blast getting lost in the city with you and the gang on Sat, only regret is that we didn't have more time! Jason you just keep doing whatever is working for you. I lost count on how many times I heard ‘I love that guy!’ after I mentioned the name ‘Jason Falls’. Had a blast getting lost in the city with you and the gang on Sat, only regret is that we didn’t have more time!

]]> By: Jason Falls http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-918 Jason Falls Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:45:35 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-918 Arun - The pleasure was all mine. I'm certainly the only person on my blog with a friend in Oman. It's exciting for Americans to learn of a different culture and perspective on our world. It helps us be less ego-centric. Your presence alone brought great depth and learning to our discussions. And your kindness is something we'll always remember. We're equally as glad you made the trip and am certain all of us would love to visit your country in the future. (I'll look you up when I'm in the neighborhood!) Arun – The pleasure was all mine. I’m certainly the only person on my blog with a friend in Oman. It’s exciting for Americans to learn of a different culture and perspective on our world. It helps us be less ego-centric. Your presence alone brought great depth and learning to our discussions. And your kindness is something we’ll always remember. We’re equally as glad you made the trip and am certain all of us would love to visit your country in the future. (I’ll look you up when I’m in the neighborhood!)

]]> By: Arun Rajagopal http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-917 Arun Rajagopal Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:46:45 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-917 Dear Jason: It was an absolute delight meeting you. You were the life of the party on Friday evening and then I thoroughly enjoyed our social media interaction with Susan Bird on the boat. Many thanks for sharing your work with us. And, of course, for those lovely goodies you were kind enough to let us have. I look forward to following your work in the future, and of course having the pleasure of being your friend from Oman. BS'08 brought me closer to a lot of impressive, amazing people and I'm glad I made the trip! Dear Jason: It was an absolute delight meeting you. You were the life of the party on Friday evening and then I thoroughly enjoyed our social media interaction with Susan Bird on the boat. Many thanks for sharing your work with us. And, of course, for those lovely goodies you were kind enough to let us have. I look forward to following your work in the future, and of course having the pleasure of being your friend from Oman. BS’08 brought me closer to a lot of impressive, amazing people and I’m glad I made the trip!

]]> By: On Tattoos | Off Hours http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-916 On Tattoos | Off Hours Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:50:59 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-916 [...] Blogger Social was a blast and we ended up really getting personal. I even showed my monster tat! You can see the dragon and symbol tattoos to the left. ("Sherwood Forest" edition photo by Social Media Explorer Jason Falls)!  [...] [...] Blogger Social was a blast and we ended up really getting personal. I even showed my monster tat! You can see the dragon and symbol tattoos to the left. ("Sherwood Forest" edition photo by Social Media Explorer Jason Falls)!  [...]

]]> By: Jason Falls http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-909 Jason Falls Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:35:38 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-909 Ken -- Great point and input. You're absolutely right about the client point of view. It's nice that we can all bounce ideas off one another, but lets remember we have roles as educators as well. Thanks for chiming in! Ken — Great point and input. You’re absolutely right about the client point of view. It’s nice that we can all bounce ideas off one another, but lets remember we have roles as educators as well. Thanks for chiming in!

]]> By: Ken Kadet http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-906 Ken Kadet Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:39:18 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-906 One more compliment to noticing the "echo chamber" effect. The thing I've noted recently is that the clients are often nowhere near where the "professionals" are in terms of thinking about social media and the like. They're too busy to blog, have no clue about the latest social media fads like Twitter (let alone the ones I haven't tried yet) and, have never left a comment on a forum and, frankly, aren't entirely sure what RSS is. Let's all keep an eye out for what's real along with what's exciting! One more compliment to noticing the “echo chamber” effect. The thing I’ve noted recently is that the clients are often nowhere near where the “professionals” are in terms of thinking about social media and the like.

They’re too busy to blog, have no clue about the latest social media fads like Twitter (let alone the ones I haven’t tried yet) and, have never left a comment on a forum and, frankly, aren’t entirely sure what RSS is. Let’s all keep an eye out for what’s real along with what’s exciting!

]]> By: Jason Falls http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Jason Falls Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:18:19 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-908 Scott -- Agreed all around. I'm anxious to see your upcoming profiles and can't wait to meet again. You rock, even if it is in a three-piece suit with monogrammed cuffs and cuff links. Scott — Agreed all around. I’m anxious to see your upcoming profiles and can’t wait to meet again. You rock, even if it is in a three-piece suit with monogrammed cuffs and cuff links.

]]> By: Scott Monty http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-907 Scott Monty Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:17:32 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-907 Jason, I applaud your non-traditional post. I share your sentiment about the echo chamber / fishbowl effect. Too many of my own posts lately have been filled with linkrolls - there's been a purpose, but I don't like to litter my blog with too many of those. I think you're right to be considerate of your audience by not cluttering the space up with too much self-referential (in the group sense) material, but you're also right to point out that there are people that they should be checking out. Beginning this week, I'm making it an effort to find new voices and to feature them on my blog, in order to expand this community. It was great seeing you again and I look forward to the next adventure. Jason, I applaud your non-traditional post. I share your sentiment about the echo chamber / fishbowl effect. Too many of my own posts lately have been filled with linkrolls – there’s been a purpose, but I don’t like to litter my blog with too many of those.

I think you’re right to be considerate of your audience by not cluttering the space up with too much self-referential (in the group sense) material, but you’re also right to point out that there are people that they should be checking out. Beginning this week, I’m making it an effort to find new voices and to feature them on my blog, in order to expand this community.

It was great seeing you again and I look forward to the next adventure.

]]> By: Now Is Gone » Rohit Bhargava Discusses Integration, Personality Themes http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-905 Now Is Gone » Rohit Bhargava Discusses Integration, Personality Themes Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:20:56 +0000 http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/2008/04/06/blogger-social-the-echo-chamber-and-editorial-purpose/#comment-905 [...] Social this week, Rohit took some time to do a video interview with me on his new book (photo by the amazing Jason Falls). It has several key themes that are of interest to Now Is Gone [...] [...] Social this week, Rohit took some time to do a video interview with me on his new book (photo by the amazing Jason Falls). It has several key themes that are of interest to Now Is Gone [...]

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