HYPERCORTEX

I came back to Seoul on 25th (from Taipei). It's a pity that I missed the farewell party in Taipei. I had to attend my graduation ceremony on 26th, so I couldn't help it. (So finally I got my M.A. degree on 26th!)
The APNG Camp is always scheduled for the time when APAN or APRICOT is held. This 7th APNG Camp was conjunct with APAN 2005. So I could also meet APAN people in Taipei. It was a good chance for me that I could get some brand new information. I wonder when next APNG Camp will be held, maybe with 22nd APAN in Singapore?!


In this camp, I could see several interesting presentations on the Internet environments (of the whole Asia-Pacific region). Frankly speaking, before this camp, I couldn't realize the digital divide. I mean, the problem is more serious than I guess. So it is a little difficult for me to explain the situaion in Korea: the cyberspace filled with offline metaphors, constant contact & full-time intimacy, lively chatting, the power of bloggers, and so much money that people spend on online decoration items.
Of course, there are other interesting presentations. The materials will be available sooner or later on the APNG Camp homepage. (In addition, my brother told me that he could use the live online streaming during the camp without any problems.)


I met some bloggers during the camp, especially Taiwanese bloggers and Indonesian bloggers. In this picture, my blogger friend Jedi is explaining about the hybrid culture of blogosphere in Taiwan. You can check the slides here: Hybrid: from Taiwan to blogosphere. If it's possible, I want to invite him for a speech.
It is exciting that active bloggers are everywhere. ;) My Indonesian friend also introduced me to key bloggers of her country. I think the blog services in other countries are more interesting and diverse than those of Korea.


I have visited Taipei twice, and my Teipei experiences were very nice although I was there not for a sightseeing but for a work. I hope I can visit Taipei again WITHOUT the concern about work. I miss all of the people whom I met in Taipei...!