We wanted to share a fun new feature that we’re experimenting with on the Tone Madison podcast feed. For the next few weeks we’ll be adding in some audio versions […]
Making the Internet Material
When asked about her work, Ingrid Burrington says she “writes, makes maps, and tells jokes about places, politics, and the weird feelings people have about both.” Less modestly, she’s also a research fellow at Data and Society and writes for The Atlantic magazine, penning “Beneath the Cloud,” a series about the physical world that makes up the internet.
Brian Standing spoke with Ingrid about the material impacts and labor of a seemingly immaterial network.
Pledge Edition: Dr. Catalina Toma on online relationships
Pledge Drive! Today Karma talks with Dr. Catalina Toma to discuss her work on online relationships and deception. Given that so much of our lives are online now, how has that […]
Madison Exploring Public Broadband Despite State Prohibition
(WORT) — A study to investigate providing high-speed public broadband in Madison is just getting underway. Mayor Paul Soglin is a supporter of creating a public internet utility that would provide equal access to broadband for all residents and says this feasibility study is the first step to making the plan a reality. Cameron Bren has this report.
Mapping Your World
For all the budding or practicing cartographers out there — Raushana Mead and Katie Kowalsky talk about their free workshop at the Central Library, MapTime Madison.
Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality! What is it? Who controls the internet? Why should you care? Check out this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
