Speaking Engagements

This sections lists the lectures, workshops and classes I have taught, interviews I have participated in and other assorted presentations I have given or will be giving soon.

I participated in a one hour panel discussion about media activism for the Saturday Morning Live show on CKLN radio in Toronto.

Dec 14 2002

"Ad-Nauseum"
(video documentary)

I was the main interview for an independent documentary called "Ad-Nauseum". The film was well produced and critically examined the practice of commercial advertising. Online version available soon.

Oct 2002

Media that Matters Conference

I participated in the The Web of Change 2002 conference: "...an intimate gathering of people who are using the Internet to help build a better world - through their business, non-profit organization, or personal practice." I conducted a one hour seminar on Group Decision-Making and the Common-Forum.

Sept 26-29 2002

The Common-Forum Development Conference

This was a conference I held in London UK for about 50 activists, designers, programmers, academics and others to meet and discuss the potential for a new democratic mass media system. Read a recap of the event

June 18 2002

Media Communication and Culture Studies Association

I made a 40 min. presentation on Ideal Media at the 3rd Annual Media Communication & Cultural Studies Association Conference in London, UK. -- View my notes (PDF)

Jan 12 2002

BBC Radio 5 Live

I was interviewed on the popular BBC 5 Live Breakfast radio show to explain what Buy Nothing Day is all about.

LISTEN to a complete recording of the 4 min broadcast (1.7 Mb mp3)

Nov 24 2001

BBC Radio London

I was interviewed on the BBC London Robert Elms radio show to explain what Buy Nothing Day is all about.

LISTEN to a complete recording of the 7min broadcast (3.3 Mb mp3)

Nov 23 2001

Flash Workshops

I conducted 2 more basic Flash workshops for Continuing Education and MA students at Ryerson University. Summer 2001

On Second Thought - Radio Singapore International

I was interviewed for "On Second Thought": a radio show concerning consumerism heard every week on Radio Singapore International.

LISTEN to a complete recording of the 5 min broadcast (1.5 Mb mp3)

Feb 10 2001

iTV-drama forum

Myself and Dave Han participated in an in-depth interview concerning our film "LINES" and interactive video drama in general. Jan 2001

byDesign-eLab Visionary Speaker Series

I presented and discussed my current thesis research concerning public discourse technology. Jan 9 2001

Multimedia Minor TA

I was the teaching assistant for the Introduction to Multimedia course at Ryerson for two semesters. My efforts included marking, creating the class web site and giving a few lectures. Fall 1999 & 2000

New Media class guest

I was an invited guest to help critique and guide senior students working on interactive TV projects at Ryerson University. I participated in two classes and gave extra help after class. Fall 2000

Flash Workshops

I conducted 4 workshops for multimedia students at Karlstad University in Sweden. The students learned everything from basic tools to advanced interactivity. Spring 2000

NEXT Conference 1.0

I presented the introduction movie for my Better Communication of Information Project (now off-line) at this new media conference in Karlstad, Sweden. April 6 2000

 

      
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