http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/07/a-table-for-conversation-if-youre-open-to-it/ Capturing. Collecting. Creating. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:23:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/07/a-table-for-conversation-if-youre-open-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-415 Jason Simon Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:38:21 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/07/a-table-for-conversation-if-youre-open-to-it/#comment-415 @Melinda Blau The Internet / social media culture seems to thrive on drawing upon human difference—being open towards it. Creative efforts don't emerge where all who are participating in the process share similar points of view. I attended a Social Media Club Seattle event a few days ago, and the open culture I generally observe online was in fact transferring offline. Everyone was talking with each other, curious as to what others are working on... as it applies to social media. It was great to see and be a part of. @Melinda Blau The Internet / social media culture seems to thrive on drawing upon human difference—being open towards it. Creative efforts don’t emerge where all who are participating in the process share similar points of view. I attended a Social Media Club Seattle event a few days ago, and the open culture I generally observe online was in fact transferring offline. Everyone was talking with each other, curious as to what others are working on… as it applies to social media. It was great to see and be a part of.

]]> http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/07/a-table-for-conversation-if-youre-open-to-it/comment-page-1/#comment-412 Melinda Blau Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:31:00 +0000 http://caffeinatedconversations.com/2009/12/07/a-table-for-conversation-if-youre-open-to-it/#comment-412 One of the main themes running through my book, "Consequential Strangers" is to seek diversity. Coffee shops are "being spaces" -- places where relationships can unfold. I'm glad that there is a growin consciousness, especially on the Internet, of this need to connect with people--and to include people who are different from you. Thanks for the post! One of the main themes running through my book, “Consequential Strangers” is to seek diversity. Coffee shops are “being spaces” — places where relationships can unfold. I’m glad that there is a growin consciousness, especially on the Internet, of this need to connect with people–and to include people who are different from you. Thanks for the post!

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