Author Archives: Priscilla

The diamond age

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Priscilla

Interesting book. Well written. A real page-turner, although the turning slowed down towards the end of the book. The story takes shape in a likely not too far away future, where people live in ‘clans’ and fill their heads and … Continue reading →

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Convergence Culture.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Priscilla

Convergence Culture. Where old and new media collide – Henry Jenkins A good book, filled with examples of how our usage of media has changed –and is continuing to do so. The tone is friendly and on the positive side. … Continue reading →

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Eat, pray, love

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Priscilla

Do not read this book – seriously. Perhaps I should not have read this as a ‘New York Times bestseller’ but as the Chicklit that it obviously is. I understand how this book might resonate with millions of Western unfulfilled … Continue reading →

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Eigen kracht

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Priscilla

  Blog gepubliceerd in de Texelse Courant op 08 juli 2012 Ik las een column van Pieter Hilhorst in De Volkskrant over de Eigen Kracht Centrale en haar impact in Amsterdam. De Eigen Kracht Centrale – een particuliere organisatie – … Continue reading →

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Altijd het eiland

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Priscilla

Blog gepubliceerd in de Texelse Courant op 06 juli 2012 Leuk, een week een blog schrijven als oud-Texelaar. Dat brengt ‘mijn eiland’ weer helemaal terug in zicht en dan blijkt dat het nooit ver weg is geweest. Ik bedacht mijzelf … Continue reading →

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Oh’ the Gameness of it all

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Priscilla

‘Gamification’ ‘Serious games’ and ‘Gameful’. There are blogs, books, articles and summits being held discussing these new game-concepts. Inspirational people come together to hold inspirational talks while the world is listening. The sliding grip we have on these new words … Continue reading →

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