Should More Gigs Be Livestreamed?
I’ve always been a fan of live-streaming events. Can’t afford a show once you wrap in travel, food, accommodation and…
Digital Patronage
I’ve previously written about the growing popularity of podcasting but one thing missing from that post was how these ventures are…
Looking Far Off Into A Sci-Fi Future
I’ve written before about the positive effects that science fiction as a genre can have on the advancement of technology. By thinking…
Why Art Is Just As Important As Science
“Science makes the world easier to live in. But it’s art that makes the world worth living in.” I’ve heard this comment…
The Interview and Film Distribution Models
I’ve intentionally avoided the big story over the past few weeks surrounding the decision by Sony (or was it the cinemas) in the…
Isaac Asimov: How Do People Get New Ideas?
Where do ideas come from? It’s a question that’s puzzled mankind throughout history. Ideas are the fuel of innovation, with…
Satoshi’s Songs: Can Bitcoin Save The Music Industry?
The prospect of a decentralised, definitive record of ownership as introduced by Bitcoin (the technology) is something that I find…
Create For The Fans, Not For The Mainstream
In many walks of life, for those engaged in traditionally ‘creative’ pursuits or more formulaic fare that continues to be served up during…
Why Science Fiction Shapes The Future
Given recent headlines, both good and bad, I suspect I’ve not been alone in daydreaming about what the future might bring for science….
The Streaming Music Dilemma
Taylor Swift made headlines earlier this week when she made the decision to pull her back catalogue off Spotify. Her label had previously…