, and , are lessons in Internet culture, communication and proof that narcissism can be a powerful driver for technology adoption.
On the surface, it's easy to mistake this movement for narcissism, or as Chris calls it, "The Narcissytem." This perceived aura of self-importance is actually nothing new. Afterall, this is the generation that believes that they are all rock stars and therefore behave accordingly. The difference is that now they have the tools and the technology readily available for them to now also become TV stars.
You.tv is far more valuable to the reality of what is, what will be, and what's possible. It is an inevitable reality and it will deprive you of countless, precious hours whether you're producing or watching - or both. It's already underway.
was much more than novelty, it was the beginning of mobile lifecasting. I stated that regardless of what the future held for Justin.tv, that it would inspire others to replicate his programming by simply livinLast night we (bub.blicio.us) co-sponsored a one month along with Scott Beale of While I was prepared to promote the event one last time, I was distracted by the buzz on Twitter that Robert Scoble was with a live video stream (dubbed the Scoblecam), which he was planning to debut at the Web 2.0 Expo on Monday. In fact, Scoble previewed the capability by his family's drive up to Merced.
live from the Web 2.0 Expo. In fact, he wrote an incredible piece detailingChris Pirillo set all of this in motion when heand demonstrated his ability to lifecast - live.
Ustream.tv is the Youtube of lifecasts and it's providing lifecasters with an intuitive and feature-rich platform to start broadcasting their own You.tv channel. While the network needs basic aesthetic improvements, the infrastructure is impressive.by Matthew Ingram and further by Scoble? No way. It's not about those that don't find it fascinating, it's about that people that do.
What sets Justin.tv apart from the rest? Well, so far he's the only one who's 1) monetized it and 2) broadcasts 24/7. Justin.tv is so far the Web's most ambitious, and proven, You.tv lifecast. How long that will last is numbered. However, with every new lifecast that goes online, the world of entertainment and programming will forever be changed.
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