Status Update

In her new book Status Update, Alice Marwick explains how the culture of Silicon Valley impacts the social media we use every day.

Alice Marwick's blog, tiara.org 
Status Update: Celebrity, Publicity, and Branding in the Social Media Age 
Nora's full interview with Alice 
Previously on Spark: Alice Marwick on Technology Refusal 
Previously on Spark: Alice Marwick on Spark 210 

Win a Copy of Status Update

Alice told us about places besides Silicon Valley that have cool tech sectors. Leave a comment on this blog post with news about a cool tech business or product coming out of your town. One commenter will receive a copy of Status Update.

The contest closes at 5:00 pm Eastern on Thursday, November 28th. CBC contest rules apply.