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We Talk Too Much by Brett Macfarlane – www.brettmacfarlane.typepad.com

“This evolution is what’s so exciting today. We have so many amazing new media possibilities enabled by new technology while old media has stepped up their game big time. Have you looked at the quality of design in the magazine rack lately? It’s outstanding. Or the transmedia manifestations of TV shows like Lost or Heroes? Phenomenal!”

In a chapter entitled ‘We Talk Too Much‘ Brett Macfarlane points out that old and new media should stop worrying about who’s more right, and to start solving problems, those who inhabit the ‘islands of expertise’ need to start throwing up some bridges.

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David Petherick is one of 237 authors who contributed to the book ‘Age of Conversation 2‘. For the first 237 days of 2009, he is highlighting a chapter from one of his co-authors, briefly discussing their contribution, and linking you to their blog or online presence.
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