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Chris Wilson – #heweb11

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Tue, Oct 25 2011 18:12:56

Chris Wilson – #heweb11

  1. Chris Wilson, of Google, shares some fascinating insight on the history of web programming, old school video games, and “magic” that we make with technology.
  2. alanariley

    alanariley@alanariley
    And @cwilso from Google takes the stage! And of course the squirrel. #heweb11 t.co/zdI9GRBJ

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:10:55

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    In 2010, Chris left Microsoft and joined Google’s Developer Relations team. He is currently working on the Google TV project. I think the most exciting problem facing web developers today is simply finding enough time to build awesome applications.
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  4. TimNekritz

    TimNekritz@TimNekritz
    It’s a running theme! RT @alanariley: Focus on people, not technology @cwilso #heweb11 #accessbility

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:43:12

  5. SabraFiala

    SabraFiala@SabraFiala
    @cwilso on the power of the web…there are just as many people interested in arcane topics as popular topics. #keynote #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:40:42

  6. Chris Wilson on didgeridoos at #heweb11

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  7. cpd623

    cpd623@cpd623
    Before twitter or after twitter? How long have you been working on websites! #heweb11 #keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:11:47

  8. klayon

    klayon@klayon
    And @cwilso mentions Gopher in his keynote! #heweb11 #mn #pride

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:31:55

  9. lacytite

    lacytite@lacytite
    “BE PASSIONATE about what you’re doing … it helps you stay motivated.” –@cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:18:31

  10. Chris WIlson’s trip down geek gaming memory lane is clearly striking a chord with the #heweb11 audience.
  11. nickcatto

    nickcatto@nickcatto
    I enjoy the game references! #heweb11 MOAR

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:32:11

  12. cspencer75

    cspencer75@cspencer75
    Chris Wilson’s keynote is tickling my inner geek by using text based dungeon crawlers Ularn NetHack and Nettrek #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:24:50

  13. hmwheele

    hmwheele@hmwheele
    Google’s Chris Wilson asks what browsers the crowd uses. Cheers for Firefox & Chrome, collective groan and few show of hands for IE #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:15:22

  14. cpd623

    cpd623@cpd623
    Technology and education are tied together, need to use them to improve experiences #heweb11 #keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:16:24

  15. dtyler321

    dtyler321@dtyler321
    Holy hair! @cwilso is not a member of flock of seagulls. #heweb11 #runsofaraway

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:23:58

  16. bamadesigner

    bamadesigner@bamadesigner
    "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." – Thomas Jefferson. Continuously learning = awesome #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:31:48

  17. alanariley

    alanariley@alanariley
    Adopt 80/20: Employees should find other areas that interest them + spend 20% of their time in the "sandbox" @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:30:36

  18. georgelamelza

    georgelamelza@georgelamelza
    Listening to @cwilso from @google at #heweb11 great stroll down memory lane.

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:30:47

  19. dylanw

    dylanw@dylanw
    On Mosaic: “Doom came out the same year, and we still managed to get it up.” – @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:26:46

  20. nagmay

    nagmay@nagmay
    So, <i>it turns<b> out that @cwilso is to blame for </i>this.</b> #heweb11 #Keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:47:06

  21. Ah … Girls Under trees  :)  Thanks for the reminder, Jason!

  22. woodwardjd

    woodwardjd@woodwardjd
    Girls under trees #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:39:13

  23. marleysmom

    marleysmom@marleysmom
    #heweb11 @cwilso – talking about learning for learning’s sake. Intrinsic motivation.

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:27:00

  24. TimNekritz

    TimNekritz@TimNekritz
    Whatever you’re doing, it comes down to people. Think from the users’ perspective. #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:39:54

  25. kuratowa

    kuratowa@kuratowa
    Social media is an outcome of the long tail, that allows special interest groups to come together. #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:37:41

  26. mtthw_j_dms

    mtthw_j_dms@mtthw_j_dms
    "Most things boil down to people; internet helps speed up human interaction with fewer barriers" says @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:42:23

  27. cliffyballgame

    cliffyballgame@cliffyballgame
    The angle brackets allure continues in @cwilso keynote. #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:43:15

  28. bamadesigner

    bamadesigner@bamadesigner
    RT @sk140: We’re handing out torches & pitchforks after. RT @nagmay: So, <i>it turns<b> out @cwilso is to blame for </i>this.</b> #heweb11 #Keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:53:37

  29. markgr

    markgr@markgr
    The key to persons is to understand they are just one of many UCD methodologies. Us them within the context of other tools #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:42:43

  30. carolynzinn

    carolynzinn@carolynzinn
    Never bet against Moore’s Law: technology capacity doubles every 18 months @cwilso #heweb11 #keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:49:30

  31. bamadesigner

    bamadesigner@bamadesigner
    "If you fail to be amazed by the opportunities, you’re not really paying attention." – @cwilso #heweb11 #keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:52:32

  32. There is so much opportunity for magic… 
  33. carolynzinn

    carolynzinn@carolynzinn
    Put little pieces of magic everywhere in the user experience @cwilso #heweb11 #keynote

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:56:01

  34. lacytite

    lacytite@lacytite
    “make something wiggle. sprinkle some pixie dust.” – Chris Wilson @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:59:30

  35. radiofreegeorgy

    radiofreegeorgy@radiofreegeorgy
    We still need those days. RT @hmwheele: I miss the days where I could pick up a stick and let my imagination take care of the rest #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 17:58:00

  36. alanariley

    alanariley@alanariley
    Never stop learning. There’s so much out there; latch-on to whatever it is that pulls you in and go full speed ahead. @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 18:00:04

  37. Chris wrapped up with a quote from Douglas Adams.
  38. crevier

    crevier@crevier
    "I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." Douglas Adams @cwilso #heweb11

    Tue, Oct 25 2011 18:05:32

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