A tribute to Joseph Weizenbaum
"There is only one way to turn signals into information, through interpretation", wrote the computer critic Joseph Weizenbaum. As Google's hegemony over online content increases, argues Geert Lovink, we should stop searching and start questioning. [ more ]
"Transit" advocates a concerted EU approach to Russia; on '68, "Osteuropa" mends a split consciousness while "Mittelweg 36" regrets nothing; "Mute" critiques "Green capitalism"; "Esprit" observes democracy's transformations; "Wespennest" awaits something better; "Kulturos barai" defends Fluxus; "Host" hits the road; "Le Monde diplomatique" (Oslo) follows the comic strip of empire; "Dialogi" warns against experts; "Reset" seeks perspectives for Italy's Democrats.
born 1973, Finnish translator and critic. His main interest is 19th century French literature. Among his translations are Gustave Flaubert's Bouvard et Pécuchet, Charles Baudelaire's Pauvre Belgique and a collection of his writings on art.
Notes on the essence and effects of a voice
Dandy, bohemian, gay icon, pop singer: A portrait of Morrissey. [more]
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