My Stats
| Followers: | 13 |
| Contributor since: | April 2009 |
| Location: | Washington DC/ Mumbai |
About Me
Leads research on social media in the BRIC countries as the 2008-09 Yahoo! Fellow in International Values, Communications, Technology, and Global Internet at Georgetown University. Studies the intersection of internet and mobile technologies with social structures and values, with a focus on citizen activism and citizen journalism. Dabbles in digital activism as co-founder of Vote Report India (www.votereport.in) and founder of IndiaTalks.org (www.indiatalks.org). Writes a popular blog on social media and social change at www.gauravonomics.com/blog.
Professional
I'm Known For...
My research on social media, citizen journalism and digital activism in India.
My Current Project
Monitoring election irregularities in India through Vote Report India (www.votereport.in).
My Greatest Achievement
Teaching a graduate course at Georgetown University before I turned 30.
My Biggest Regret
Not writing my first book before I turn 30 (I have time till November 2009).
I Truly Respect
Smart people who are so much in love with their work that they don't know where work ends and play begins.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
I don't know, for the first time in my life, and I like it that way.
Whatever else I am doing, it will be nice to have: a house on the beach, a wife who loves me, a girl and a boy, and time to think and write.
Why True/Slant
It just might be the future of journalism.
My Other Website
Personal
What I'm Currently Addicted To...
Monitoring election irregularities in India through Vote Report India (www.votereport.in).
This Is Annoying Me...
Social media experts.
This Is Making Me Worry...
Technology is agnostic, it can be used for both good and bad, and most people don't see that.
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
400 million mobile phones in India.
I'm Running From...
My alter-ego, who is an overpaid MBA on a fast-track corporate career that doesn't excite him anymore.
This Is Helping Me Create...
Reading, meeting, listening to, learning from other smart people, who aren't afraid of sharing their thoughts freely.
Can't Do Without
My Thinkpad X61 tablet, my Nokia E71, my iPod Touch, my Flip HD, my Amazon Kindle, my Zoom H4, in that order.
My Secret Ambition
To be satisfied with what I already have.
