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MySpace & Facebook Phenomena: Youth Engage (1 of 2), 200

Anthropologist of the online community Danah Boyd discusses ways young people use social network sites to connect with their friends and present themselves online.

Hosted by the Aspen Institute, The 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival will engage its participants in a variety of programs, tutorials, seminars and discussion events which together are guaranteed to charge the atmosphere with vibrant intellectual exchange. Think of it as a week-long summer university for the mind -- remarkable lectures...

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MySpace & Facebook Phenomena: How Youth Engage (2 of 2), 200

Anthropologist of the online community Danah Boyd discusses ways young people use social network sites to connect with their friends and present themselves online.

Hosted by the Aspen Institute, The 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival will engage its participants in a variety of programs, tutorials, seminars and discussion events which together are guaranteed to charge the atmosphere with vibrant intellectual exchange. Think of it as a week-long summer university for the mind -- remarkable lectures...

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Related topics : how many people use social networking sites / danah boyd social network sites

Aspen Global Leadership Network: Social Entrepreneurship

From funding innovation in America’s underserved communities to improving quality of life for those in developing countries, Fellows in the Aspen Global Leadership network are helping entrepreneurs bring economic prosperity into their communities.

Henry Crown Fellows Di-Ann Eisnor and Wasalu Jaco (Lupe Fiasco) founded Neighborhood Start Fund to turn ideas into start-ups. It provides access to mentoring and funding to support start-ups from underserved neighborhoods.

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