http://www.odeo.com/channels/538-IT-Conversations no IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. IT Conversations is the longest-running podcast on the planet, publishing a new audio program nearly every day, from the most important tech conferences to our unique programs. Not just IT, it's everything tech and beyond. en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Technology http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447225-Gavin-Bell-Social-Web-Applications Gavin Bell's new book, Building Social Web Applications, synthesizes a wealth of practical knowledge gleaned from his own long career as a web developer and from interviews with fellow practitioners. In this conversation he reviews the key principles and patterns that define what we today call the social web but will soon simply refer to as the web. Gavin Bell's new book, Building Social Web Applications, synthesizes a wealth of practical knowledge gleaned from his own long career as a web developer and from interviews with fellow practitioners. In this conversation he reviews the key principles and patterns that define what we today call the social web but will soon simply refer to as the web. Gavin Bell's new book, Building Social Web Applications, synthesizes a wealth of practical knowledge gleaned from his own long career as a web developer and from interviews with fellow practitioners. In this conversation he reviews the key principles and patterns that define what we today call the social web but will soon simply refer to as the web. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25447225 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409774-Peter-Maass-Crude-World-The-Violent-Twilight-of-Oil Peter Maass speaks with Moira about his book on the global state of oil, and how technology plays a role. Oil is central to our world, but what role does it play in violent conflicts and the divide between rich and poor? Peter Maass speaks with Moira about his book on the global state of oil, and how technology plays a role. Oil is central to our world, but what role does it play in violent conflicts and the divide between rich and poor? Peter Maass speaks with Moira about his book on the global state of oil, and how technology plays a role. Oil is central to our world, but what role does it play in violent conflicts and the divide between rich and poor? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25409774 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25380863-Sramana-Mitra-Entrepreneurship Sramana Mitra believes in the importance of entrepreneurship to the world economy. As a writer and entrepreneur, she assists others in learning how to build an organization. She joins Phil and Scott to discuss her strategies. In addition to presenting her thoughts on entrepreneurship, she also offers useful details about how to create jobs, how to find money to fund company creation and some of the factors important for success. Sramana Mitra believes in the importance of entrepreneurship to the world economy. As a writer and entrepreneur, she assists others in learning how to build an organization. She joins Phil and Scott to discuss her strategies. In addition to presenting her thoughts on entrepreneurship, she also offers useful details about how to create jobs, how to find money to fund company creation and some of the factors important for success. Sramana Mitra believes in the importance of entrepreneurship to the world economy. As a writer and entrepreneur, she assists others in learning how to build an organization. She joins Phil and Scott to discuss her strategies. In addition to presenting her thoughts on entrepreneurship, she also offers useful details about how to create jobs, how to find money to fund company creation and some of the factors important for success. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25380863 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25380864-Lance-Hill-Health-2-0 There's a revolution in the way doctors and medical researchers share information outside of annual conferences. At Health 2.0, Scott speaks with Lance Hill, whose company, Within3, announced the first year-round forum for a medical society, the 11,000-member American College of Gastroenterology. There's a revolution in the way doctors and medical researchers share information outside of annual conferences. At Health 2.0, Scott speaks with Lance Hill, whose company, Within3, announced the first year-round forum for a medical society, the 11,000-member American College of Gastroenterology. There's a revolution in the way doctors and medical researchers share information outside of annual conferences. At Health 2.0, Scott speaks with Lance Hill, whose company, Within3, announced the first year-round forum for a medical society, the 11,000-member American College of Gastroenterology. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25380864 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25358802-Perry-Evans-Will-the-Promise-of-Location-Based-Ad-Models-Ever-Get-Off-the-Ground Perry Evans, CEO of Local Matters, discusses the differences between the daydream of LBS advertising and the reality in this Where 2.0 presentation. If 'more precision is better', then highly targeted geographic advertising that location based services (LBS) and applications allow should mean greater returns for small businesses and application developers. Yet very few local advertising ecosystems have emerged, and Evans, with over 10 years experience in developing LBS applications, knows a lot about why. Perry Evans, CEO of Local Matters, discusses the differences between the daydream of LBS advertising and the reality in this Where 2.0 presentation. If 'more precision is better', then highly targeted geographic advertising that location based services (LBS) and applications allow should mean greater returns for small businesses and application developers. Yet very few local advertising ecosystems have emerged, and Evans, with over 10 years experience in developing LBS applications, knows a lot about why. Perry Evans, CEO of Local Matters, discusses the differences between the daydream of LBS advertising and the reality in this Where 2.0 presentation. If 'more precision is better', then highly targeted geographic advertising that location based services (LBS) and applications allow should mean greater returns for small businesses and application developers. Yet very few local advertising ecosystems have emerged, and Evans, with over 10 years experience in developing LBS applications, knows a lot about why. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25358802 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25331852-Ray-Anderson-Confessions-of-a-Radical-Industrialist Moira speaks with Ray Anderson, the founder and chair of the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet. He discusses his book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist", and talks about his personal epiphany around the environmental impact of carpet. Moira speaks with Ray Anderson, the founder and chair of the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet. He discusses his book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist", and talks about his personal epiphany around the environmental impact of carpet. Moira speaks with Ray Anderson, the founder and chair of the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet. He discusses his book, "Confessions of a Radical Industrialist", and talks about his personal epiphany around the environmental impact of carpet. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25331852 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25331853-Peggy-Willcocks-The-Parkinsons-Pipeline-Project Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Peggy Willcocks, a Parkinsons patient and advocate, about The Parkinsons Pipeline Project and helps those who wish to volunteer for scientific studies. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Peggy Willcocks, a Parkinsons patient and advocate, about The Parkinsons Pipeline Project and helps those who wish to volunteer for scientific studies. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Peggy Willcocks, a Parkinsons patient and advocate, about The Parkinsons Pipeline Project and helps those who wish to volunteer for scientific studies. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25331853 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25331856-Episode-71-StackOverflow A collection of clips recorded at the San Francisco DevDays conference including Joel Spolsky, Mark Harrison, Jeff Atwood, Scott Hanselman and Rory Blythe. A collection of clips recorded at the San Francisco DevDays conference including Joel Spolsky, Mark Harrison, Jeff Atwood, Scott Hanselman and Rory Blythe. A collection of clips recorded at the San Francisco DevDays conference including Joel Spolsky, Mark Harrison, Jeff Atwood, Scott Hanselman and Rory Blythe. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25331856 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261554-Daniel-Debow-How-to-Get-Honest-Feedback How can you solicit honest feedback from friends and business associates? Rypple co-founder Daniel Debow says that his company's new service is the answer. It's quick, it's easy, and it's anonymous. It's true that online anonymity can often lead to trouble online. But Daniel Debow tells host Jon Udell that when used appropriately it can be a key enabler of interpersonal feedback. How can you solicit honest feedback from friends and business associates? Rypple co-founder Daniel Debow says that his company's new service is the answer. It's quick, it's easy, and it's anonymous. It's true that online anonymity can often lead to trouble online. But Daniel Debow tells host Jon Udell that when used appropriately it can be a key enabler of interpersonal feedback. How can you solicit honest feedback from friends and business associates? Rypple co-founder Daniel Debow says that his company's new service is the answer. It's quick, it's easy, and it's anonymous. It's true that online anonymity can often lead to trouble online. But Daniel Debow tells host Jon Udell that when used appropriately it can be a key enabler of interpersonal feedback. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25261554 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25201974-Eric-Lawrence-Fiddler Microsoft's Eric Lawrence describes Fiddler, his free Web Debugging tool that enables capture, replay, and modification of HTTP and HTTPS traffic from virtually any application. Microsoft's Eric Lawrence describes Fiddler, his free Web Debugging tool that enables capture, replay, and modification of HTTP and HTTPS traffic from virtually any application. Microsoft's Eric Lawrence describes Fiddler, his free Web Debugging tool that enables capture, replay, and modification of HTTP and HTTPS traffic from virtually any application. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25201974 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25184565-Stefano-Mazzocchi-Freebase Much of the web's implicit connectedness is never made explicit because we refer to the same things in many different ways. In this conversation, Metaweb's Stefano Mazzocchi explains to host Jon Udell how Freebase reconciles web namespaces to expose useful connections. Much of the web's implicit connectedness is never made explicit because we refer to the same things in many different ways. In this conversation, Metaweb's Stefano Mazzocchi explains to host Jon Udell how Freebase reconciles web namespaces to expose useful connections. Much of the web's implicit connectedness is never made explicit because we refer to the same things in many different ways. In this conversation, Metaweb's Stefano Mazzocchi explains to host Jon Udell how Freebase reconciles web namespaces to expose useful connections. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25184565 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25053118-Tim-O-Reilly-The-O-Reilly-Radar What's on the O'Reilly Radar this year? In this OSCON keynote Tim O'Reilly, co-founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media Inc., peers into the crystal ball to foretell a future of sensor driven interfaces combining with co-operating cloud databases; the unlikely emergence of Government as an ally of open data platforms; and a rethinking of Gov 2.0 as a platform and means for collective action. What's on the O'Reilly Radar this year? In this OSCON keynote Tim O'Reilly, co-founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media Inc., peers into the crystal ball to foretell a future of sensor driven interfaces combining with co-operating cloud databases; the unlikely emergence of Government as an ally of open data platforms; and a rethinking of Gov 2.0 as a platform and means for collective action. What's on the O'Reilly Radar this year? In this OSCON keynote Tim O'Reilly, co-founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media Inc., peers into the crystal ball to foretell a future of sensor driven interfaces combining with co-operating cloud databases; the unlikely emergence of Government as an ally of open data platforms; and a rethinking of Gov 2.0 as a platform and means for collective action. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-30,25053118 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25035795-Ian-Forrester-BBC-Backstage BBC Backstage is the umbrella term for an evolving set of feeds and APIs that the BBC has been offering since 2005. Ian Forrester updates Jon Udell on what progress has been made, and what obstacles remain, as the BBC navigates toward its digital future. BBC Backstage is the umbrella term for an evolving set of feeds and APIs that the BBC has been offering since 2005. Ian Forrester updates Jon Udell on what progress has been made, and what obstacles remain, as the BBC navigates toward its digital future. BBC Backstage is the umbrella term for an evolving set of feeds and APIs that the BBC has been offering since 2005. Ian Forrester updates Jon Udell on what progress has been made, and what obstacles remain, as the BBC navigates toward its digital future. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25035795 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25027953-Eddy-Littler-Large-Molecules Moira interviews Dr. Eddy Littler, CEO of DomaineX about the process involved in dissecting large, complex molecules. Moira interviews Dr. Eddy Littler, CEO of DomaineX about the process involved in dissecting large, complex molecules. Moira interviews Dr. Eddy Littler, CEO of DomaineX about the process involved in dissecting large, complex molecules. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25027953 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25027954-Zack-Lynch-The-Neuro-Revolution Moira interviews Zack Lynch, co-author of the Neuro Revolution. The book reviews how history has already progressed through an agricultural revolution, an industrial revolution, and an information revolution. The Neuro Revolution foretells a fast approaching fourth epoch, one that will radically transform how we all work, live and play. Moira interviews Zack Lynch, co-author of the Neuro Revolution. The book reviews how history has already progressed through an agricultural revolution, an industrial revolution, and an information revolution. The Neuro Revolution foretells a fast approaching fourth epoch, one that will radically transform how we all work, live and play. Moira interviews Zack Lynch, co-author of the Neuro Revolution. The book reviews how history has already progressed through an agricultural revolution, an industrial revolution, and an information revolution. The Neuro Revolution foretells a fast approaching fourth epoch, one that will radically transform how we all work, live and play. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25027954 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25016369-Brian-Ellin-Doug-Kaye-RPX-and-Identity-Systems Brian Ellin from JanRain and Doug Kaye of the Conversations Network discuss some of the technical issues related to implementing OpenID and other identity systems. Doug first talks about some of the problems he experienced when trying to add OpenID to SpokenWord.org and how he was able to solve issues using RPX. Brian then gives the background of RPX and how it works compared to other OpenID implementations. Brian Ellin from JanRain and Doug Kaye of the Conversations Network discuss some of the technical issues related to implementing OpenID and other identity systems. Doug first talks about some of the problems he experienced when trying to add OpenID to SpokenWord.org and how he was able to solve issues using RPX. Brian then gives the background of RPX and how it works compared to other OpenID implementations. Brian Ellin from JanRain and Doug Kaye of the Conversations Network discuss some of the technical issues related to implementing OpenID and other identity systems. Doug first talks about some of the problems he experienced when trying to add OpenID to SpokenWord.org and how he was able to solve issues using RPX. Brian then gives the background of RPX and how it works compared to other OpenID implementations. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25016369 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24917011-Episode-64-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss the disappointment of Google AdWords, the difference in skillset between programmers and testers, and the value of standards groups to working programmers. Joel and Jeff discuss the disappointment of Google AdWords, the difference in skillset between programmers and testers, and the value of standards groups to working programmers. Joel and Jeff discuss the disappointment of Google AdWords, the difference in skillset between programmers and testers, and the value of standards groups to working programmers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24917011 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24811523-Episode-61-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. Joel and Jeff sit down with Miguel de Icaza of the Mono project to discuss Mono, Silverlight / Moonlight, and the pros and cons of open sourcing your code. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24811523 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24761223-Jonathan-Taylor-Tropo Jonathan Taylor's company, Voxeo, was started so that anyone could create applications for the phone. In this short program, Taylor introduces his company's new API, Tropo. With Tropo, developers will not be limited to XML based telephony but will be offered a core API that allows application developers to choose from five general purpose programming languages to write code in. Jonathan Taylor's company, Voxeo, was started so that anyone could create applications for the phone. In this short program, Taylor introduces his company's new API, Tropo. With Tropo, developers will not be limited to XML based telephony but will be offered a core API that allows application developers to choose from five general purpose programming languages to write code in. Jonathan Taylor's company, Voxeo, was started so that anyone could create applications for the phone. In this short program, Taylor introduces his company's new API, Tropo. With Tropo, developers will not be limited to XML based telephony but will be offered a core API that allows application developers to choose from five general purpose programming languages to write code in. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24761223 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24919278-Steve-Portigal-We-did-all-this-research-now-what User research often catalogs findings and implications, but stops short of generating specific design improvements. Designers increasingly involved with contextual research may find themselves holding onto a trove of raw data but with little awareness of how to turn it into design. Steve Portigal introduces a framework for synthesizing raw data into a fresh, contextual understanding of a customer's unmet needs. User research often catalogs findings and implications, but stops short of generating specific design improvements. Designers increasingly involved with contextual research may find themselves holding onto a trove of raw data but with little awareness of how to turn it into design. Steve Portigal introduces a framework for synthesizing raw data into a fresh, contextual understanding of a customer's unmet needs. User research often catalogs findings and implications, but stops short of generating specific design improvements. Designers increasingly involved with contextual research may find themselves holding onto a trove of raw data but with little awareness of how to turn it into design. Steve Portigal introduces a framework for synthesizing raw data into a fresh, contextual understanding of a customer's unmet needs. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-04,24919278 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24720748-Episode-58-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss HTML encoding, designing "safe by default", whether a question can be too simple, and the art of beta testing. Joel and Jeff discuss HTML encoding, designing "safe by default", whether a question can be too simple, and the art of beta testing. Joel and Jeff discuss HTML encoding, designing "safe by default", whether a question can be too simple, and the art of beta testing. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24720748 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24631442-Douglas-Rushkoff-How-the-Web-Ate-the-Economy-and-Why-This-Is-Good-for-Everyone Capitalism and society have developed the way they have over the last several hundred years because of a few outdated assumptions. In this presentation from the Web 2.0 Expo, author Douglas Rushkoff explains how currency and corporations have warped society and how the internet has given us a chance to make a living by creating value sustainably. Capitalism and society have developed the way they have over the last several hundred years because of a few outdated assumptions. In this presentation from the Web 2.0 Expo, author Douglas Rushkoff explains how currency and corporations have warped society and how the internet has given us a chance to make a living by creating value sustainably. Capitalism and society have developed the way they have over the last several hundred years because of a few outdated assumptions. In this presentation from the Web 2.0 Expo, author Douglas Rushkoff explains how currency and corporations have warped society and how the internet has given us a chance to make a living by creating value sustainably. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24631442 Fri, 29 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24591408-Episode-54-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss bespoke software development, URL routing, the God Algorithm, and getting your database under version control. Joel and Jeff discuss bespoke software development, URL routing, the God Algorithm, and getting your database under version control. Joel and Jeff discuss bespoke software development, URL routing, the God Algorithm, and getting your database under version control. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24591408 Wed, 20 May 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24433294-Alva-Noe-Out-of-Our-Heads Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Alva Noe, author of the book Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain, and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness, in which he challenges the assumptions underlying neuroscientific studies of consciousness. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Alva Noe, author of the book Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain, and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness, in which he challenges the assumptions underlying neuroscientific studies of consciousness. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Alva Noe, author of the book Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain, and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness, in which he challenges the assumptions underlying neuroscientific studies of consciousness. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24433294 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24433295-David-Ewing-Duncan-Experimental-Man Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Ewing Duncan, author of the book Experimental Man: What One Man's Body Reveals about His Future, Your Health, and Our Toxic World, in which he became the ultimate guinea pig, putting every aspect of his physical makeup under the microscope. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Ewing Duncan, author of the book Experimental Man: What One Man's Body Reveals about His Future, Your Health, and Our Toxic World, in which he became the ultimate guinea pig, putting every aspect of his physical makeup under the microscope. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Ewing Duncan, author of the book Experimental Man: What One Man's Body Reveals about His Future, Your Health, and Our Toxic World, in which he became the ultimate guinea pig, putting every aspect of his physical makeup under the microscope. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24433295 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24428047-Episode-48-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss planning your career, the importance (or not?) of localization, what makes a good moderator, and dealing with programmers who lack interpersonal skills. Joel and Jeff discuss planning your career, the importance (or not?) of localization, what makes a good moderator, and dealing with programmers who lack interpersonal skills. Joel and Jeff discuss planning your career, the importance (or not?) of localization, what makes a good moderator, and dealing with programmers who lack interpersonal skills. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24428047 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24419735-Timothy-Fitz-Continuous-Deployment Timothy Fitz joins Phil and Scott to discuss the concept of Continuous Deployment in software development. He believes that it is better to send out constant small changes, allowing for problems to appear quicker and be solved easier. He gives real world examples of how the process works and also talks about the concept of Lean Startup and how it relates to Continuous Deployment. Timothy Fitz joins Phil and Scott to discuss the concept of Continuous Deployment in software development. He believes that it is better to send out constant small changes, allowing for problems to appear quicker and be solved easier. He gives real world examples of how the process works and also talks about the concept of Lean Startup and how it relates to Continuous Deployment. Timothy Fitz joins Phil and Scott to discuss the concept of Continuous Deployment in software development. He believes that it is better to send out constant small changes, allowing for problems to appear quicker and be solved easier. He gives real world examples of how the process works and also talks about the concept of Lean Startup and how it relates to Continuous Deployment. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24419735 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24414218-Nathan-Eagle-Inference-in-Complex-Social-Systems Nathan Eagle describes the research he has been conducting with mobile phones beginning with his PhD program at MIT and since. The work has included analyzing data coming from mobile devices in order to model and predict social behavior. For the past two years Eagle has been teaching mobile phone programming in computer science programs in Africa. He presents his case for the mobile phone industry paying more attention to the huge market in the developing world. Nathan Eagle describes the research he has been conducting with mobile phones beginning with his PhD program at MIT and since. The work has included analyzing data coming from mobile devices in order to model and predict social behavior. For the past two years Eagle has been teaching mobile phone programming in computer science programs in Africa. He presents his case for the mobile phone industry paying more attention to the huge market in the developing world. Nathan Eagle describes the research he has been conducting with mobile phones beginning with his PhD program at MIT and since. The work has included analyzing data coming from mobile devices in order to model and predict social behavior. For the past two years Eagle has been teaching mobile phone programming in computer science programs in Africa. He presents his case for the mobile phone industry paying more attention to the huge market in the developing world. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-05,24414218 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24401995-Seth-Grimes-Business-Analytics Seth Grimes is a business intelligence expert with a special interest in text analytics. In this conversation with host Jon Udell, he discusses how a new breed of tools is enabling companies to build "voice of the customer" applications that extract useful signals from the noisy chatter that's erupting everywhere online. Seth Grimes is a business intelligence expert with a special interest in text analytics. In this conversation with host Jon Udell, he discusses how a new breed of tools is enabling companies to build "voice of the customer" applications that extract useful signals from the noisy chatter that's erupting everywhere online. Seth Grimes is a business intelligence expert with a special interest in text analytics. In this conversation with host Jon Udell, he discusses how a new breed of tools is enabling companies to build "voice of the customer" applications that extract useful signals from the noisy chatter that's erupting everywhere online. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,24401995 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24396912-Cliff-Reid-Large-Scale-Genome-Studies Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Cliff Reid, Chairman of Complete Genomics about DNA data and large scale genome studies. He discusses how his company's high quality, affordable DNA sequencing enables commercial-scale research of the genetic mechanisms underlying drug responses and complex diseases. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Cliff Reid, Chairman of Complete Genomics about DNA data and large scale genome studies. He discusses how his company's high quality, affordable DNA sequencing enables commercial-scale research of the genetic mechanisms underlying drug responses and complex diseases. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Cliff Reid, Chairman of Complete Genomics about DNA data and large scale genome studies. He discusses how his company's high quality, affordable DNA sequencing enables commercial-scale research of the genetic mechanisms underlying drug responses and complex diseases. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24396912 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24392167-Ken-Dychtwald-With-Purpose-Going-from-Success-to-Significance-in-Work-and-Life Moira speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Ken Dychtwald, about re-writing the script for aging, especially in these economic times. Moira speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Ken Dychtwald, about re-writing the script for aging, especially in these economic times. Moira speaks with psychologist and author Dr. Ken Dychtwald, about re-writing the script for aging, especially in these economic times. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24392167 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24382634-Rajesh-Jain-Made-In-India-Made-For-The-World The market for Internet and mobile use is growing at a rapid pace in India, which makes it ripe for solutions aimed at its unique population. Rajesh Jain is at the forefront of this growth, seeking out ways to reach as many users as possible. In this presentation he outlines how his companies address cost and complexity issues in Internet usage, and how mobile data is being used to reach more subscribers than ever. The market for Internet and mobile use is growing at a rapid pace in India, which makes it ripe for solutions aimed at its unique population. Rajesh Jain is at the forefront of this growth, seeking out ways to reach as many users as possible. In this presentation he outlines how his companies address cost and complexity issues in Internet usage, and how mobile data is being used to reach more subscribers than ever. The market for Internet and mobile use is growing at a rapid pace in India, which makes it ripe for solutions aimed at its unique population. Rajesh Jain is at the forefront of this growth, seeking out ways to reach as many users as possible. In this presentation he outlines how his companies address cost and complexity issues in Internet usage, and how mobile data is being used to reach more subscribers than ever. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24382634 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24382635-Jim-Cramer-Blogs-Boo-yah-and-the-Future-of-Financial-Media Jim Cramer, co-founder of TheStreet.com, talks about the democratization of financial data access and its impact of on the investment landscape. He discusses how the information advantages that once underpinned hedge fund activities have given way to a freer flow of data. Cramer dissects the fate of players that failed to grasp the significance of the changes caused by the web. He also shares why he regards tech stocks as poison. Jim Cramer, co-founder of TheStreet.com, talks about the democratization of financial data access and its impact of on the investment landscape. He discusses how the information advantages that once underpinned hedge fund activities have given way to a freer flow of data. Cramer dissects the fate of players that failed to grasp the significance of the changes caused by the web. He also shares why he regards tech stocks as poison. Jim Cramer, co-founder of TheStreet.com, talks about the democratization of financial data access and its impact of on the investment landscape. He discusses how the information advantages that once underpinned hedge fund activities have given way to a freer flow of data. Cramer dissects the fate of players that failed to grasp the significance of the changes caused by the web. He also shares why he regards tech stocks as poison. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24382635 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24380904-Mario-Livio-Is-God-a-Mathematician Moira speaks with Astrophysicist Mario Livio, who asks and answers the question: "Is God a Mathematician?" Moira speaks with Astrophysicist Mario Livio, who asks and answers the question: "Is God a Mathematician?" Moira speaks with Astrophysicist Mario Livio, who asks and answers the question: "Is God a Mathematician?" tag:odeo.com,2009-03-28,24380904 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24380905-John-Holaday-New-Drug-Applications Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with John Holady of QRX Pharma. He reviews the company's work in creating new applications for old blockbuster drugs. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with John Holady of QRX Pharma. He reviews the company's work in creating new applications for old blockbuster drugs. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with John Holady of QRX Pharma. He reviews the company's work in creating new applications for old blockbuster drugs. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-28,24380905 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24371166-Andrew-Rasiej-Rebooting-America Andrew Rasiej is a social entrepreneur who believes that the abundant connectivity we're creating and experiencing can transform education, politics, and society as a whole. In this conversation with host Jon Udell he discusses several of the projects he has founded, including MOUSE, an educational non-profit that helps students computerize and network their schools, as well as the Personal Democracy Forum, a way to allow technologists and politicians to explore connected information and communication systems that can help us reboot America. Andrew Rasiej is a social entrepreneur who believes that the abundant connectivity we're creating and experiencing can transform education, politics, and society as a whole. In this conversation with host Jon Udell he discusses several of the projects he has founded, including MOUSE, an educational non-profit that helps students computerize and network their schools, as well as the Personal Democracy Forum, a way to allow technologists and politicians to explore connected information and communication systems that can help us reboot America. Andrew Rasiej is a social entrepreneur who believes that the abundant connectivity we're creating and experiencing can transform education, politics, and society as a whole. In this conversation with host Jon Udell he discusses several of the projects he has founded, including MOUSE, an educational non-profit that helps students computerize and network their schools, as well as the Personal Democracy Forum, a way to allow technologists and politicians to explore connected information and communication systems that can help us reboot America. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24371166 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24363028-Episode-47-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss Eclipse, plugin architectures, sketching mockups, and optimizations that don't optimize. Joel and Jeff discuss Eclipse, plugin architectures, sketching mockups, and optimizations that don't optimize. Joel and Jeff discuss Eclipse, plugin architectures, sketching mockups, and optimizations that don't optimize. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24363028 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24353867-David-Heinemeier-Hansson-Legacy-Software Legacy software is usually seen as a burden, but in this talk from RailsConf Europe, David Heinemeier Hansson flips that idea on its head. In order to recognize bad software, you have to become a better developer, so if your old code is "legacy", that means you have progressed. Legacy should be a badge of honor. After discussing the concept of legacy code in general terms, Heinemeier Hansson does some detailed analysis of his own old Rails code. Legacy software is usually seen as a burden, but in this talk from RailsConf Europe, David Heinemeier Hansson flips that idea on its head. In order to recognize bad software, you have to become a better developer, so if your old code is "legacy", that means you have progressed. Legacy should be a badge of honor. After discussing the concept of legacy code in general terms, Heinemeier Hansson does some detailed analysis of his own old Rails code. Legacy software is usually seen as a burden, but in this talk from RailsConf Europe, David Heinemeier Hansson flips that idea on its head. In order to recognize bad software, you have to become a better developer, so if your old code is "legacy", that means you have progressed. Legacy should be a badge of honor. After discussing the concept of legacy code in general terms, Heinemeier Hansson does some detailed analysis of his own old Rails code. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24353867 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24268384-Adam-Nash-LinkedIn-The-Business-Social-Network LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, is building an application platform aimed at maximizing user value and business success. In this presentation from O'Reilly's Graphing Social Patterns conference, Adam Nash describes LinkedIn's strengths as a professional communication tool and how their application and advertising platforms will reach and serve professionals and business owners. LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, is building an application platform aimed at maximizing user value and business success. In this presentation from O'Reilly's Graphing Social Patterns conference, Adam Nash describes LinkedIn's strengths as a professional communication tool and how their application and advertising platforms will reach and serve professionals and business owners. LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, is building an application platform aimed at maximizing user value and business success. In this presentation from O'Reilly's Graphing Social Patterns conference, Adam Nash describes LinkedIn's strengths as a professional communication tool and how their application and advertising platforms will reach and serve professionals and business owners. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24268384 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24255203-Episode-44-StackOverflow Joel and Jeff discuss the enduring influence of C, the questionable value of the title "Software Architect", and the evolution of Java. Joel and Jeff discuss the enduring influence of C, the questionable value of the title "Software Architect", and the evolution of Java. Joel and Jeff discuss the enduring influence of C, the questionable value of the title "Software Architect", and the evolution of Java. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24255203 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24236130-John-Ingram-The-Supply-Chain-Evolution John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Book Group, discusses the challenges facing the publishing industry today. How do publishers decide how to divide investments between the physical printing of materials and digital publishing? What questions must be asked in order to effectively allocate resources toward these two goals? Is there a way to incorporate both goals into a cost efficient strategy? John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Book Group, discusses the challenges facing the publishing industry today. How do publishers decide how to divide investments between the physical printing of materials and digital publishing? What questions must be asked in order to effectively allocate resources toward these two goals? Is there a way to incorporate both goals into a cost efficient strategy? John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Book Group, discusses the challenges facing the publishing industry today. How do publishers decide how to divide investments between the physical printing of materials and digital publishing? What questions must be asked in order to effectively allocate resources toward these two goals? Is there a way to incorporate both goals into a cost efficient strategy? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-28,24236130 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24234196-Mary-Meeker-Technology-Trends Global technology team leader at Morgan Stanley Mary Meeker gives her update on all things tech and internet in her presentation at the 2008 Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. In this short, data-rich presentation she also gives her thoughts on the economy and the current recession. Global technology team leader at Morgan Stanley Mary Meeker gives her update on all things tech and internet in her presentation at the 2008 Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. In this short, data-rich presentation she also gives her thoughts on the economy and the current recession. Global technology team leader at Morgan Stanley Mary Meeker gives her update on all things tech and internet in her presentation at the 2008 Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. In this short, data-rich presentation she also gives her thoughts on the economy and the current recession. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24234196 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24224931-Douglas-Purdy-The-Oslo-Initiative Microsoft's "Oslo" initiative aims to make it easier for developers, for IT professionals, and for ordinary computer users to define, share, and reason about the data representations that underpin software, services, and business logic. In this conversation, Doug Purdy and host Jon Udell discuss modeling, Smalltalk, domain-specific languages, and the ongoing quest for better ways to reduce the impedance mismatch between humans and computers. Microsoft's "Oslo" initiative aims to make it easier for developers, for IT professionals, and for ordinary computer users to define, share, and reason about the data representations that underpin software, services, and business logic. In this conversation, Doug Purdy and host Jon Udell discuss modeling, Smalltalk, domain-specific languages, and the ongoing quest for better ways to reduce the impedance mismatch between humans and computers. Microsoft's "Oslo" initiative aims to make it easier for developers, for IT professionals, and for ordinary computer users to define, share, and reason about the data representations that underpin software, services, and business logic. In this conversation, Doug Purdy and host Jon Udell discuss modeling, Smalltalk, domain-specific languages, and the ongoing quest for better ways to reduce the impedance mismatch between humans and computers. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24224931 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24221089-Neil-Degrasse-Tyson-The-Pluto-Files Moira speaks with Neil Degrasse Tyson, Hayden Planetarium Director and author of The Pluto Files. He talks about all the flack he took for downgrading Pluto from a planet to a dwarf. Moira speaks with Neil Degrasse Tyson, Hayden Planetarium Director and author of The Pluto Files. He talks about all the flack he took for downgrading Pluto from a planet to a dwarf. Moira speaks with Neil Degrasse Tyson, Hayden Planetarium Director and author of The Pluto Files. He talks about all the flack he took for downgrading Pluto from a planet to a dwarf. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24221089 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24221090-Dr-Andrew-Hopkins-Biotech-Pharmaceuticals Most people would rather take a pill than deal with injections. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Andrew Hopkins about why this issue is affecting the field of biotech pharmaceuticals. Most people would rather take a pill than deal with injections. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Andrew Hopkins about why this issue is affecting the field of biotech pharmaceuticals. Most people would rather take a pill than deal with injections. Dr. Moira Gunn talks with Dr. Andrew Hopkins about why this issue is affecting the field of biotech pharmaceuticals. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24221090 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24198333-Doug-Kaye-SpokenWord-org Doug Kaye joins Phil and Scott to discuss the recently launched SpokenWord.org, a free service that helps you find, manage and share audio and video spoken-word recordings. In addition to giving a basic description of the site, Doug also discusses the technical aspects of the project, including how it was developed and what kind of challenges he is facing now that it is operational. Doug Kaye joins Phil and Scott to discuss the recently launched SpokenWord.org, a free service that helps you find, manage and share audio and video spoken-word recordings. In addition to giving a basic description of the site, Doug also discusses the technical aspects of the project, including how it was developed and what kind of challenges he is facing now that it is operational. Doug Kaye joins Phil and Scott to discuss the recently launched SpokenWord.org, a free service that helps you find, manage and share audio and video spoken-word recordings. In addition to giving a basic description of the site, Doug also discusses the technical aspects of the project, including how it was developed and what kind of challenges he is facing now that it is operational. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-23,24198333 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24160547-Heinemeier-Hansson-Kemper-Koziarski-Q-A-with-the-Rails-Core-Team In this Q&A session the Rails core team discuss trends in the Rails community, the challenge of SproutCore, framework competition, and how to pick a Ruby implementation. Along with insights into the team's personal technology interests and the folly of micro-optimisation, the dangers of over abstraction and other areas are explored. In this Q&A session the Rails core team discuss trends in the Rails community, the challenge of SproutCore, framework competition, and how to pick a Ruby implementation. Along with insights into the team's personal technology interests and the folly of micro-optimisation, the dangers of over abstraction and other areas are explored. In this Q&A session the Rails core team discuss trends in the Rails community, the challenge of SproutCore, framework competition, and how to pick a Ruby implementation. Along with insights into the team's personal technology interests and the folly of micro-optimisation, the dangers of over abstraction and other areas are explored. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24160547 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24132120-Ken-Brill-An-Energy-Paradox Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Ken Brill about a paradox of modern life. He discusses how we traded in our big gas-guzzling automobiles, while dealing with the surprise energy downside of surfing the Internet. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Ken Brill about a paradox of modern life. He discusses how we traded in our big gas-guzzling automobiles, while dealing with the surprise energy downside of surfing the Internet. Dr. Moira Gunn speaks with Ken Brill about a paradox of modern life. He discusses how we traded in our big gas-guzzling automobiles, while dealing with the surprise energy downside of surfing the Internet. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24132120 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24132121-David-Young-Breast-Cancer-Detection Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Young of FermiScan, a company that is developing a new method of breast cancer detection using a snip of hair. He talks about the benefits of the test and its current market status. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Young of FermiScan, a company that is developing a new method of breast cancer detection using a snip of hair. He talks about the benefits of the test and its current market status. Dr. Moira Gunn interviews David Young of FermiScan, a company that is developing a new method of breast cancer detection using a snip of hair. He talks about the benefits of the test and its current market status. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24132121 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24005677-Robert-Laughlin-The-Crime-of-Reason Robert Laughlin talks about his new book "The Crime of Reason and the Closing of the Scientific Mind." Professor Laughlin explores the inherent conflict between the government's efforts to support and protect the commercialization of Intellectual Property and the scientific researcher's need for free access to information in order to expand our knowledge in critical areas. Will ignorance be the price we inadvertently pay for safety and commerce? Robert Laughlin talks about his new book "The Crime of Reason and the Closing of the Scientific Mind." Professor Laughlin explores the inherent conflict between the government's efforts to support and protect the commercialization of Intellectual Property and the scientific researcher's need for free access to information in order to expand our knowledge in critical areas. Will ignorance be the price we inadvertently pay for safety and commerce? Robert Laughlin talks about his new book "The Crime of Reason and the Closing of the Scientific Mind." Professor Laughlin explores the inherent conflict between the government's efforts to support and protect the commercialization of Intellectual Property and the scientific researcher's need for free access to information in order to expand our knowledge in critical areas. Will ignorance be the price we inadvertently pay for safety and commerce? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-31,24005677 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:00:00 -0800 no IT Conversations