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Parallel? iCampus Experiences and “News” on Computers

Posted by John Saddington on Jan 29, 2009

Take a look at this video below and give me your thoughts. I honestly think there could be some parallels between this report at the time and the conversation that’s swirling around our heads about where the  internet plays a roll in community and the Church.

It’s not a perfect parallel, but one to ponder. Have a great Thursday all.

[Thanks TechCrunch for the vid.]

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John Saddington

John is the Chief Editor @ The 8BIT Network and Senior Blog Junkie here at ChurchCrunch.He enjoys Triple-Tall Americanos, developing Wordpress Themes, and a few other Random Things.

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8 Responses to “Parallel? iCampus Experiences and “News” on Computers”

  1. NicCharalambous
    Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    That's hilarious … as a former media guy … and a current icampus guy. The "ludicrousness" of online church will seem almost the same in 20 years.

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    • human3rror
      Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 3:07 pm

      :) dude. how's it going? only a few more days………………

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  2. Dave Treat
    Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Sure looks like a Trash-80 (Tandy Radio Shack – TRS-80) to me. Acoustical coupler and about 16k of RAM. Data storage: a cassette tape recorder!

    Parallel: more sophisticated technology, larger installed base, decreased cost, and user comfort are what turned the corner for online news… same with online "church." Range of choice in free content (lifechurch.tv and others) will help. User adoption of online "community" is at a tipping point (note sudden rise of Facebook adoption in recent months… by non-techies).

    As lifechurch.tv and others are finding, online communities are starting to DRIVE face-to-face community. The new front door may be online.

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    • human3rror
      Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm

      Dave,

      Thanks for dropping by! Would love to sit down and chat sometime… let me know!

      Reply
  3. Drew Sams
    Friday, January 30, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    "of the estimated two to three thousand computer owners in the bay area…" wow, times have changed.

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    • human3rror
      Monday, February 2, 2009 at 12:51 am

      HAHA. yah, things have changed. or have they?

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  4. Dave Treat
    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Same here… contact vie email (below). I have some questions best handled offline..

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    • human3rror
      Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 6:51 pm

      cool. i'm sending you an email.

      Reply