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Save the Date – Feb 28, 2015 - Algorithms and Accountability Conference @ NYU Information Law Institute
by Seda Gurses 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

please feel free to disseminate this announcement to your networks. while somewhat belated, happy new year to everyone, too. s. > > We are pleased to announce the upcoming Algorithms and Accountability conference. The conference will take place on Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at New York University. Organized by the Information Law Institute, NYU School of Law, it is cosponsored by NYU Steinhardt Department of Media, Culture and Communications, the Intel Science & Technology Center for Social Computing and Microsoft. > > Scholars, stakeholders, and policymakers question the adequacy of existing mechanisms governing algorithmic decision-making and grapple with new challenges presented by the rise of algorithmic power in terms of transparency, fairness, and equal treatment. Algorithms increasingly shape our news, economic options, and educational trajectories. The centrality and concerns about algorithmic decision making have only increased since we hosted the Governing Algorithms conference in May 2013. This event will build upon that conversation to address legal, policy and ethical challenges related to algorithmic power in three specific contexts: media production and consumption, commerce, and education. > > Confirmed speakers include Oren Bar-Gill, Solon Barocas, Julie Brill, Ed Felten, Eric Goldman, James Grimmelmann, Seda Gürses, Michael Hawes, Meg Leta Jones, Frank Pasquale, Bernhard Rieder, David Robinson, Christian Sandvig, Natasha Schüll, George Siemens, Susan Silbey, Mitchell Stevens, Katherine Strandburg, Karen Yeung, and Elana Zeide. > > Check for more information on the ILI website in January 2015, including registration details. Please join us on February 28th to add your insights to this important conversation. > > The organizing committee, > > Joris van Hoboken, Helen Nissenbaum and Elana Zeide > > > >

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When Apps Go Bad - CHI 2015 Workshop CfP - Deadline Extended
by Tom Feltwell 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

=========================================== Call for Participation: When Apps Go Bad: Exploring the Unintended Socio-Political Impact of Locative Media Workshop at ACM CHI 2015, Seoul, Republic of South Korea, 18th April 2015 Submission deadline EXTENDED: 19th January 2015 Notifications: 13th February 2015 Full details: http://www.whenappsgobad.org Contact: chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> =========================================== In this workshop, we aim to explore the issues surrounding instances when locative social apps, map mashups and data visualisations “go bad”. Given the proliferation of locative tech, urban informatics, ubicomp, crowdsourcing and recommender systems, we are beginning to see cases of how well-intentioned interactive software can sometimes generate problematic socio-political commentary or outcomes. Recent cases of this have, for instance, resulted in the stigmatisation and marginalisation of communities, the labelling of city neighbourhoods as ‘no go’ zones, and the reinforcement of stereotyping and profiling. We want to understand how this happens and what previous research and theoretical work exists to inform us of the mechanisms and impacts of this. The aims of this workshop are to bring together the HCI community to discuss examples of apps and related media “going bad”, what existing work has been done to counter these, and to explore what else could be done to raise awareness or to provide practical and theoretical guidelines in this design context. This 1-day workshop will convene academics, designers, developers and scholars to explore, discuss and challenge locative media and its often-unintended problematic socio-political impact. We invite 2-4 page position papers that offer perspectives on the workshop themes. Broadly, these are: i) problematizing existing apps; ii) applications and appropriation of existing theory and methods; iii) and the creation of socio-politically sensitive design ideas. Example submissions may focus, for instance, on: · Critiques or post-mortems of existing systems that inadvertently marginalise people or places. · Examinations of privacy, surveillance and profiling within the design of locative media. · Explorations of the societal impact of community technologies. · Problematizing systems through design fiction or adversarial design. · Sensitive design of applications that make use of open data sets or community representations, such as crimes/offender data. · Applications of socio-politically sensitive design in urban informatics. · Theoretical and conceptual submissions drawing on literature from relevant disciplines such as critical cartography, political geography, neogeography and the geoweb. Papers will be selected based on relevance and strength of potential to raise discussion. At least one author of each accepted position paper must register for the workshop and for at least one day of the conference. Submit position papers (2-4 pages, in ACM SIGCHI Extended Abstract format) by email to chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> For more information, visit the workshop site http://www.whenappsgobad.org or contact chi2015(a)whenappsgobad.org<mailto:chi2015@whenappsgobad.org> Organisers: Tom Feltwell, Shaun Lawson (University of Lincoln) John Vines (Newcastle University), Chris Speed (Edinburgh University), Marian Dörk (Potsdam University), Phillip Brooker (University of Bath), Peta Mitchell (QUT) =========================================== The University of Lincoln, located in the heart of the city of Lincoln, has established an international reputation based on high student satisfaction, excellent graduate employment and world-class research. The information in this e-mail and any attachments may be confidential. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and remove it from your system. Do not disclose the contents to another person or take copies. Email is not secure and may contain viruses. The University of Lincoln makes every effort to ensure email is sent without viruses, but cannot guarantee this and recommends recipients take appropriate precautions. The University may monitor email traffic data and content in accordance with its policies and English law. Further information can be found at: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/legal.

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Countering Online Extremism Conference 8-9 April 2015
by Lawrence Ampofo 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

CALL FOR PAPERS The Semantica Research Countering Online Extremism Conference brings together scholars, public policy professionals and business leaders from around the world to share insights, advice, and techniques on countering online extremism. From terrorism to cyberbullying, the Countering Online Extremism Conference will explore the contemporary nature of online extremism in all its forms and how it can be mitigated. At this conference, you will discover new insights and techniques that will aid your professional development, grow your business and enhance your understanding related to the nature of, and solutions to, countering online extremism. The Countering Online Extremism Conference provides an opportunity for policymakers, scholars, and decision-makers to share ideas, obtain innovative insights and share access to resources that will benefit the community as a whole. We aim to promote international cooperation and constructive dialogue on the issues discussed between online extremism experts and professionals actively working in this field. The Countering Online Extremism Conference 2015 is a two-day conference at Senate House in London, including extensive presentations and in-depth panel discussions on all aspects of online extremism, an area for workshops where world leading companies and experts provide masterclasses on how best to mitigate the threat of online extremism, together with online and in-person networking opportunities where delegates can establish valuable professional relationships. All attendees will leave with enduring knowledge of the contemporary nature of online extremism issues and a wealth of new contacts. The conference will be located at Senate House, London between 8-9 April 2015. In addition, participants unable to make the journey will be able to purchase an online ticket to view the talks either live or at a time of their choosing. Both the online and in-person events are will be interactive. Call for Papers Those people who are keen on presenting a paper at the conference are requested to submit their abstract of 300 words in length to info [at] semanticaresearch [dot] com by March 15 2015. If the abstract is accepted, submission of the original paper is expected. Participants who have not submitted their papers by the deadline will not be permitted to give a presentation in the symposium. All abstracts will be evaluated by an academic committee. Selected papers will be published in our book of thematic compilation on Countering Online Extremism with the consent of the authors. Possible topics for discussion include the following: * Online Extremism: What Is its Offline Impact? * How Can the Public and Private Sectors Combine to Counter Online Extremism? * Online Radicalisation * The Internet as a recruitment Tool for Violent Extremist Groups * Methodologies for extremism-related Internet research (network analysis, data mining, etc.) * Young People and Online Extremism * Gender and Online Extremism * Sexual Orientation and Online Extremism * Case Studies of Online Extremism on Specific Online Platforms (e.g. Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) * Policy Responses to Online Extremism * Ethical issues on online extremism-related research * Online Extremism and New Technologies Dr. Lawrence Ampofo Lecturer International Relations Degree Blanquerna School for Communication & International Relations Ramon Llull University Carrer Valldonzella 23 08001 Barcelona Tel: + 34.722 704 851 E-mail: lawrencepetera(a)blanquerna.url.edu

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Digital Mindfulness Conference 18-19 March 2015
by Lawrence Ampofo 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

CALL FOR PAPERS The Digital Mindfulness conference has been created to inspire meaningful discussion and action on themes linking technology and practical wisdom We live in a hyper-connected digital world where access to information is available at the click of a button and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We live in a digital utopia. We have never had a greater opportunity to access the information we want, never more opportunities to educate ourselves, never more ways to keep in contact with friends and never have we had a greater opportunity to work on our own terms. In spite of these opportunities, we, as a society, find ourselves increasingly unable to cope with our digital devices and services. Digital distraction is rife, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), Internet addiction, cyber bullying, information overload, and technology-related anxiety permeate our existence as we attempt to reconcile the benefits of digital technologies and living a healthy, happy and productive life. Digital technologies that were created to make us smarter and more efficient often end up distracting us and affecting our well being. The Digital Mindfulness Conference has been created to inspire meaningful discussion and action on themes linking technology and practical wisdom. It takes place between 18-19 March 2015 online and at the London Southbank University. Recent advances and emergent trends in digital technologies have raised many vital and interesting questions and dilemmas for institutions and people in general such as: ·Are digital technologies beneficial or problematic for individual, societal or organisational well-being? ·Why do people report feeling more disconnected in an age of technological connectivity? ·How can people and organisations reduce technology-induced stress and find ways to enable the mindful use of digital technologies? ·How can organisations, governments, and societies manage the use of technologies wisely? The Digital Mindfulness Conference is a space for people to learn and engage with the increasingly important and trans-disciplinary understanding of both the role of wisdom in a technology-driven world, and the design and impact of technologies in a wisdom-starved world. Practical wisdom, which draws from a range of sources, is concerned with responding to modern challenges creatively, wisely, mindfully, and proactively. It is attracting interest from a wide range of academic fields and disciplines, such as management, leadership, psychology, sociology, biology, neuroscience, marketing, and medicine. Practical wisdom is intimately connected to the myriad needs of contemporary organisations and numerous experts have called for society to progress from its current focus on data, information, and knowledge to understanding, intelligence and ultimately to wisdom. Scholars and industry professionals are exploring the potential impact of many other attributes of practical wisdom with digital technology such as intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, authenticity, leadership, creativity, problem-solving pragmatics, ethics, and awareness. Examples of this include research on the isolating effects and stresses associated with technology use, mindfulness meditation practices increasingly used by technology companies, or Internet-based efforts to tap the wisdom of the crowd (crowd-sourcing). Call for Papers Those people who are keen on presenting a paper at the conference are requested to submit their abstract of 300 words in length to info [at] semanticaresearch [dot] com by February 25 2015. If the abstract is accepted, submission of the original paper is expected. Participants who have not submitted their papers by the deadline will not be permitted to give a presentation. All abstracts will be evaluated by an academic committee. Selected papers will be published in our book of thematic compilation on Digital Mindfulness with the consent of the authors. Possible topics for discussion include the following: * How can technologies be designed, built, implemented and used for discovery, creativity, sharing, and encouragement of wisdom in individuals, organisations, and societies? * Can technologies enable deeper dialogues between and among individuals and groups? * What are the practical implications of wisdom theories and perspectives in a technological context? * How do Western and Eastern wisdom traditions, theologies, and spiritual approaches impact our relationship with and use of digital technologies? * Can mindful living connected by digital technologies be employed for personal, professional, and societal well-being? * Can we critically understand technology-induced stresses, work-life balance and technology addiction? * Do technologies have a role to play in mediating practical wisdom, reducing technology-induced stresses, and improving mindfulness? * How can technology facilitate more responsive and effective leadership? * How can we critically understand new phenomena emerging in a technology-driven world such as; Internet addiction, technological biases, FOMO, self-esteem and social media, crowd sourcing, excessive gaming, mobile phone obsession, cyber-crimes, cyber-cultures. Join industry and academic professionals at the Digital Mindfulness Conference designed to empower and inspire you with high-level insights, tactics and techniques from business leaders, health and wellness practitioners, scholars, journalists and more. Dr. Lawrence Ampofo Professor International Relations Degree Blanquerna School for Communication & International Relations Ramon Llull University Carrer Valldonzella 23 08001 Barcelona Tel: + 34.722 704 851 E-mail: lawrencepetera(a)blanquerna.url.edu

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4 yrs fully-funded PhD position in Information Studies, Lund University, Sweden.
by Jutta Haider 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

4 year fully-funded PhD position in Information Studies at Lund University, Sweden. We are seeking applications for the position of one doctoral student in Information Studies at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Lund University, Sweden to start 1st September 2015. The official call will open 1st of February and close 4 weeks later. However, we would like to encourage those interested in applying to begin working on their project descriptions and to update their CVs already now. The PhD program is located at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities. The research environment is dynamic and growing with well-established national and international contacts. A Swedish PhD education lasts four years full-time. It is fully funded including wages, social security and entitlement to benefits. If you are interested, please contact Prof Olof Sundin for more information: olof.sundin(a)kultur.lu.se Best regards, Jutta ----- Jutta Haider Associate professor Information Studies Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences Lund University, Sweden http://www.kultur.lu.se/person/JuttaHaider

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Balancing Business Innovation with Data Protection? Regulating the Digital Age, Oxford, 2015.1.26
by Hui Xue 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

Dear All, The Oxford Regulation Discussion Group is pleased to invite you to attend its First Technology Regulation Workshop: *'Balancing Business Innovation with Data Protection? Regulating the Digital Age.’* The workshop will take place on the 26 January 2015 from 14:00 to 17:45, in the Haldane Room of Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Confirmed speakers include Dr Christopher Kuner (Copenhagen), Prof. Christopher Millard (QMUL), Prof. Christopher Marsden (Sussex), and Steve Wood (UK ICO). Workshop attendance is free, but registration is required for catering purposes, http://www.fljs.org/content/balancing-business-innovation-data-protection. The programme can be also downloaded through this link. The organizing committee gratefully acknowledges the contributions of Macquarie University and Oxford Regulation Discussion Group for this workshop. For further details, please email Dr Asma Vranaki at asma.vranaki(a)qmul.ac.uk . Janet Hui Xue PhD Candidate in Internet Regulation Soft Power Advocacy and Research Centre [image: Inline image 1] CRICOS Provider Number 00002J Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email (including all attachments) is confidential. It may be subject to legal professional privilege and/or protected by copyright. If you receive it in error do not use it or disclose it, notify the sender immediately, delete it from your system and destroy any copies. The University does not guarantee that any email or attachment is secure or free from viruses or other defects. The University is not responsible for emails that are personal or unrelated to the University’s functions.

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Research on YouTube Let's Play
by Carmel Vaisman 04 Jan '15

04 Jan '15

Dear colleagues, One of my students wants to write a paper about the Let's Play phenomenon on YouTube. Any of you gaming scholars know of any prior paper on the subject or got a paper in the making? Thanks, Carmel Vaisman, PhD. http://www.absolutecarmel.com Twitter: @carmelva

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