For anyone getting ready to travel to Mexico City for the #AoIR2026 #AoIR (Association of Internet Researchers) conference starting later this week -- don't forget to bring your Nintendo 3DS system and enable StreetPass so we can pretend that it's […] [Original post on mastodon.benpettis.ninja]
Robert W. Gehl
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Ontario Research Chair of Digital Governance for Social Justice, York University. My latest book, "Move Slowly and Build Bridges: Mastodon, the Fediverse, and the Struggle […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://aoir.social/@rwg, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Nice to see this handy guide thanks @rwg.aoir.social.ap.brid.gy! #AoIR2026
I edited my old Mastodon-to-Bluesky (and vice-versa) guide for #AoIR2026 https://fossacademic.tech/2025/09/01/aoir-socials-guide.html If you're attending #AoIR2026 (or want to lurk) and you're interested in bridging between #Mastodon and #Bluesky (and #Blacksky), please check out the guide. Or […]
Happy #AoIR2026 Eve to those who observe…,
I'm seeing a lot of #AoIR2026 hashtags coming from both the fediverse and Bluesky/Blacksky! That's so cool! If you're seeing this and wondering how to do the same, consult my "bridging" guide: https://fossacademic.tech/2025/09/01/aoir-socials-guide.html DM me if you have questions! See you in […]
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This is very helpful. #AoIR2026 peeps, be aware (unlike me 🫣) that this is not the same function as cross-posting, but it’s actual bridging 🌁 And @rwg has been very helpful, so I wholeheartedly second his encouragement to reach out to him
I'm seeing a lot of #AoIR2026 hashtags coming from both the fediverse and Bluesky/Blacksky! That's so cool! If you're seeing this and wondering how to do the same, consult my "bridging" guide: https://fossacademic.tech/2025/09/01/aoir-socials-guide.html DM me if you have questions! See you in […]
I'm seeing a lot of #AoIR2026 hashtags coming from both the fediverse and Bluesky/Blacksky! That's so cool! If you're seeing this and wondering how to do the same, consult my "bridging" guide: https://fossacademic.tech/2025/09/01/aoir-socials-guide.html DM me if you have questions! See you in […]
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] Non-corporate innovations... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] Declaring early on that racists weren’t welcome – even racists who were good at coding – drew Mastodon to the attention of queer and trans developers in particular. As I discussed in chapter one, these queer, trans […]
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I'm reading a lot (A LOT) of scholarship focusing on corporate social media from the past 20 years and I have very good news: at the rate that individual influencers and small groups are disrupting oppressive hierarchies and bringing about new ways of living, we are going to live in an […]
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why oh why is there a man who drives around my neighborhood ringing a loud-ass bell to alert us to his blade sharpening services? this isn't 1923.
[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] The lack of corporate social media involvement in the SocialWG’s work was a mixed blessing. On the one hand, the group was free to conceptualize social media in any way they saw fit without having to address the particular […]
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This sentence isn't merely a run-on, it's a comma-splice.
[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] Guy was curious about the groups that make W3C standards.... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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Fun to be part of panels on #digitalsovereignty at #4S while at the same time having to run everything through Zoom.
[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] Today, the argument for defederation to protect the covenantal fediverse is strong – so strong, in fact, that Mastodon’s developers built the capability to easily block entire swathes of the fediverse into the code. This […]
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Fab story from Margaret Hamilton, RIP, showing why Science-Mums are brilliant scientists! When innovating at the cutting edge of technology, it's so important to bring together a wide range of lived experiences. Sad that only ~20% comp-scientists are female 👩🔬🧪 ℹ️: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] Degrowing federated social media will require cutting through clouds and imagining futures past the current way of thinking, finding alternatives to the dominant, corporate social media approach […]
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] GNU social, as I have argued elsewhere, is an example of “critical reverse engineering,” ... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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Every news article about business leaders and/or social strife should mention that a cabal of billionaires and their trillionaire buddy are currently and explicitly trying to accelerate social collapse so they can be neofeudal kings in digital paradise forever. I dunno, seems like important […]
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] There were debates about the wisdom of implementing such a feature.... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] These patterns have happened on Mastodon and the fediverse for years. In 2022, during the height of the Elon Musk-provoked migration from Twitter to Mastodon, philosopher of technology Johnathan Flowers observed this […]
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] In 2015, there was a tremendous amount of anger over Facebook’s emotional contagion study. Facebook researchers partnered with academics at Cornell and the University of California—San Francisco to study how emotion-laden […]
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My latest post in my "Year of the Content Creator" series, where I show my work for my next book, is live. The year is 1998, and a familiar figure emerges: the individual content creator. But, much like today, the individual content creator has a fraught relationship with larger entities, and […]
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no need to scramble around to patch together a history of networking -- @kdriscoll's The Modem World has done all the heavy lifting!
[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] But at least for now, every Sunday, I have a way to escape my worries: watching terrible monster movies with my friends on the fediverse.... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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"Could #AI be conscious?" asks the Guardian, continuing with "Experts believe it’s at least possible. We urgently need a plan to navigate the ethical implications." Really? I mean, we *know* many, many non-human animals are conscious and we collectively have no plan to navigate the ethical […]
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[Daily random quote out of context from my academic book about Mastodon] But Playvicious is no longer online. In 2020, its administrator, Ro, shut it down. His reason: racist harassment.... https://moveslowlybuildbridges.com #MoveSlowlyAndBuildBridges #bot
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Please share: Great academic #job in my school. Associate /Full Professor of Interactive Media Film and Media Arts School of Communication https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AU/details/Associate-or-Full-Professor-of-Interactive-Media-Film-and-Media-Arts-School-of-Communication_R5022
Associate or Full Professor of Interactive Media Film and Media Arts School of Communication
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: School of Communication Time Type: Full time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description: The School of Communication at American University (AU) in Washington, D.C., invites applications for a full-time, faculty position at the rank of associate or full professor, with an emphasis on interactive storytelling, worldbuilding, and/or playful design in the public interest. Depending on qualifications, the appointee may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. Candidates should hold a terminal degree as appropriate to their focus, such as an MFA or Ph.D. The salary range is from $105,000-$124,000. The School of Communication (SOC) at American University engages the most pressing issues of our time through teaching, scholarship, and professional experiences in communication and media. In the Film and Media Arts division, our faculty and students make media that matters in and beyond one of the most dynamic and influential cities in the world. The candidate is expected to work closely with or lead American University’s Game & Interactive Media Center, which is a world-class hub for experiential education, interactive storytelling, and computational media with a public purpose. While the Center is increasingly focused on undergraduate learning, its graduate programs were ranked #24 in the world by the Princeton Review in 2026, including the MA in Game Design and the MFA in Games and Interactive Media. The Center recently launched a new minor in Game Design, with one track for media studies students and another for those with an interest in computer science and game development. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding media maker, educator, and curricular strategist. They should ideally be comfortable with many principles of good game design. The candidate’s practice in interactive media should connect to one or more domains in the public interest: the environment, health, urban and spatial planning, education, or social issue storytelling, and should interface with science communication and journalism, museums, nonprofits, etc. As more AI tools are integrated into production pipelines, the candidate should have some knowledge of where such tools are useful and how they can be guided, and be able to engage thoughtfully with students who are both AI resistant and AI enthusiasts. Job responsibilities may include teaching courses; directing undergraduate and graduate game programs; mentoring students; securing new partnerships and funding for original media projects and high-impact collaborations; and participating in School of Communication and University governance. The position, which will begin in August of 2027, comes with powerful opportunities for collaboration with a tremendous mix of organizations in Washington, DC, from arts funders to policy think tanks to global nonprofits. Collaborating across the university with our world-class faculty is particularly well-suited to the Game & Interactive Media Center and is encouraged. Consideration of applications will commence on November 1, 2026. Candidate interviews will begin in late 2026/early 2027 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one letter of recommendation (two more letters will be requested for those who reach the interview stage), a teaching portfolio, optional creative portfolio, and optional excerpt of exemplary publications; finalist candidates will be asked for two letters of recommendation (likely to coincide with interviews). Please submit applications via Workday. Please contact the SOC Faculty Affairs Coordinator at 202-885-2133 or email facultyaffairs_SOC@american.edu if you have any questions. For more about the School of Communication, please visit www.american.edu/soc. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco- and smoke-free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check. American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online. Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options. Other Details Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. American University is an E-Verify employer. Current American University Employees American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact Us For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
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