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Future of JournalismExperts share their vision of what they think the future of journalism will look like. Interviews with Charlotte Grimes, John Yemma, and other well know media specialist. Find out if newspapers will exist in 10 years, what journalists are doing to survive, and how technology is radically changing.... read more
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The Future JournalistExperts discuss what the future journalist will look like. What skills will be essential, how the role is changing, and how current jouranlist can navigate the current transition. read more
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The EconomyExperts share their thoughts on the economy, including the economic future of the US, the stimulus bill, the possiblity of a depression, and current economic news. read more
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Surviving the Economic TimesExperts share their advice and tips on how to survive the current economic climate. Learn how to navigate the current recession, protect your assets, and invest your money wisely. read more
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Future of EducationEducation is a prevalent problem in our society. Schools are underfunded, students are underperforming, and many people in the US are highly concerned about the quality. Experts discuss the state of education in the US, the strengths the weaknesses, what can be done, and what the future will look like. read more
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Internet & SocietyExperts discuss how the internet is changing our society, and what we need to do to adapt. Topics range from cyberbullying, cyberharassment, to virtual laws, and more. read more
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HealthcareExperts, ranging from former Congressional chief of staff to well known doctors, share their thoughts on healthcare reform in this extensive interview series. Find out what challenges our current system faces, and what a new bill might mean. If you would like to participate in this interview... read more
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Future of AdvertisingExperts, ranging from David Kissell, the man behind McDonald's 'I'm Loving It Campaign,' and the Stuzo Guy, founder of one of the few companies that builds Facbook Apps, discuss the future of advertising. Find out how social media is making traditional advertising models inefficient and.... read more
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Alternative EnergiesExperts are interviewed about alternative energies. What options exist? What projects have been successful? How should these projects be funded? read more
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Citizen JournalismCitizen journalism is changing the information highway landscape. Experts discuss how citizen journalism is shaping journalism, information sharing, and what it will look like in 20 years. If you would like to participate in this interview series, please email sandy @ ourblook . com.... read more
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Climate ChangeExperts discuss climate change. Does it exist? Do humans impact the environment? What role does the first world have in helping the developing south? Why does these issue trigger such passionate discussions. Lord Christopher Walter Monckton on Climate Change.... read more
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Public OfficialsConversations about the relationship between politicians and the press. Is public policy too heavily influenced by what is reported? Are politicians performances hindered by their fear of the press? Or is the press ensuring that politicians properly serve the public? read more
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Reporters and the MediaJournalists and experts share their opinion on the journalism industry, what it means to be a journalist, and hot topics in the industry. read more
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Science & SocietyScience is used to defend positions and determine one's viewpoint. Experts discuss the role of science in society, how accurate statistics are, and what the media can do to better use and inform the public on "good science." read more
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Social MediaSocial Media is revolutionizing how we live our lives and how businesses operate. What changes are taking place? How is social media impacting our cultural institutions? What should we expect in 10 years? How should Social Media be best utilized? If you would like to participate in this interview.... read more
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University PartnershipOurBlook offers free, customized help to professors - particularly those in journalism and communication - in the hopes of helping them navigate through the current changes taking place in their field. Services include, among others: University Partnership Program.... read more
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Community CenterOur Community Center empowers you with tools to showcase your opinion, and collaboratively research topics with people that feel as passionate about you.... read more
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Robert Brown discusses web 3.0, and the impact it will have on society. As a public relations specialist, he witnesses first hand how new technology shapes and shifts norms. He states, "I believe that social media represents a transformative cultural shift in how we receive and transmit information."
Dr. Leo Casey explains what a smart grid is, and has some clear advice for law makers - "The US should lead the way in developing, demonstrating and commercializing these technologies." Casey, who is the CTO for Satcon Technology Corp, also discusses the Waxman-Markey Legislation.
Robin Wiener is president of the Institute of Scrap Recycling. She provides some insight on the Waxman-Markey legislation, currently going through Congress. She states that including a recycling provision in any bill that Congress sends to Obama is a must. She states, "...it is incumbent on the Congress to recognize that promoting recycling in a climate change bill will pay significant environmental dividends."
Charles Schwenck has over 30 years of experience in energy infrastructure, and has testified before various congressional committees and state legistlative bodies. In this dynamic interview, Schwenck explains the obstacles that prevent us from using alternative energies on a wide scale, such as high costs and inconsistent governmental incentives. He also addresses nuclear power which he believes is an extremely clean form of energy.
Unused burned fuel represents a huge potential energy source for the U.S. William C. Olson, senior vice president of business development for ElectraTherm, talks about how companies can start harnassing this energy source efficientlly. He states that a factories, for example, could increase efficiency up to 20 percent by turning waste heat into electricity. He reminds us that "being green" can translate to companies saving big bucks.
Vanessa Horwell is a specialist in public relations. Ask her why she is worried about the future of journalism and she will give a simple answer: it is an important lifeline for advertising and PR. Horwell believes that, even in today's world, a placement in a newspaper like NYT has a greater value for a company than an online placement.
Mike Reed talks about the Post Ranch Inn - an award-winning luxury hotel that is run entirely by solar energy. Located in Big Sur, California, the hotel's solar system was designed to run 90 percent of the hotel's electrical use.
Sarah King works for Green Order, a company that tries to make environementalism profitable. King believes in market-based approaches for "green" policies on the federal level, and performance-based programs on the state level.
In the UK, newspapers use bingo and other alternative avenues to bring in revenue. Nigel Eccles, co-founder of hubdub.com, answer a few questions about this online move by UK newspapers, and wonders why US newspapers have not followed suit.
Professor David Weaver answers a few questions on the Future of Journalism. Weaver states that citizen journalists should be referred to as citizen communicators.
Former Wall Street Journal publisher, Gordon Crovitz, discusses the current state of newspapers, and his time at the WSJ. Crovitz states, "For many years, I have been concerned that so many newspapers tried to charge for access to their brands and content in one medium ... print ... while giving it away in another medium, online. "
The American Reporter (AR) was created in 1995, as a result of a discussion that took place on the Society of Professional Journalists internet discussion list. Joe Shea, AR's editor-in-chief, has seen many changes in online journalism since AR's inception. He discusses these changes, and shares his thoughts on the future of journalism.
Roberta Gamble, director of energy and power systems for Frost & Sullivan. She explains why solar energy is currently more expensive than traditional sources, and how future technologies and policies may change that.  |
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