by Kare Anderson | Mar 25, 2009 | community
What’s the difference between solitary confinement and torture? Atul Gawande, a doctor and popular medical essayist writes of one prisoner who thought time in the hole would be “a piece of cake.”“After a few months without regular social contact, however, his...
by Kare Anderson | Mar 18, 2009 | community, CrowdSource, Peer2Peer, Profit
Choose where to live by asking locals about their neighborhood. Listen in on their conversations or jump in and ask their advice – from wherever you are. That’s what Eric Wu promises renters with his online site that combines the online sharing and...
by Kare Anderson | Dec 8, 2008 | community
“Even people who are antisocial feel a need to be around other people for at least part of the day while they’re working,” says researcher Laura Forlano. That’s why soloists bootstrapped into being a co-working space in Austin called Conjunctured....
by Kare Anderson | Nov 18, 2008 | community, CrowdSource
Imagine learning a new language or about another culture – and get the full attention of a great teacher you chose? You could take or teach the one-to-one class online from your home. For the first time would-be students and teachers can find each other for free...
by Kare Anderson | Nov 3, 2008 | Book, Collective Intelligence, community
For nine years Jake ran a lively, lucrative downtown wine bar. From movie-themed “Nights of Flights” wine tastings to cash flow-by-month analysis he knew his business inside out. But he got tired of managing people. He wanted a change. One that would leverage all...
by Kare Anderson | Oct 20, 2008 | community
Find the cheapest gas near you plus change how you use and care for your car. Try these easy-to-use sites: GasBuddy, MSN Auto and Mapquest Gas Prices. On a cell phone? Try GetMobio. In true Me2We fashion, some of these sites ask for your input. We can also alter our...
