Talent Everywhere - With Chris Pudney And Gihan Perera

Web 2.0 takes publishing out of the hands of a few and puts it in the hands of the many. Is everything that's any good now free, and is everything that's free any good? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Although some government information is still clouded in secrecy, governments ARE increasingly using the Internet to give citizens more open access to some of their data. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Government regulators are fighting a losing battle to gain control of online content and activities. How do you give people the freedom to express themselves while still protecting the rights of others? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With more mobile Internet access, there are advantages to keep your software, services and data in the "cloud" - i.e. on the Internet - rather than on your own hard disk. But this also presents risks and challenges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Australian Government and the new USA White House administration have both launched initiatives claiming to get in touch with their citizens via the Internet. But are they serious, or is it just window dressing for political purposes? Gihan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of the two governments' approaches so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Microblogging, crowdsourcing and online gaming - just three of the ten fearless predictions Gihan Perera and Chris Pudney make for 2009. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Silly Season, so be careful what you do! With camera phones, YouTube, Facebook and online communities, it's easier than ever for your most embarrassing moments to spread like wildfire on the Internet. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Australian Government is considering a controversial proposal to (further) censor the Internet for Australian Internet users. It's controversial because it's unworkable, ineffective and likely to cause more problems than it solves. Find out more about the issue as Chris and Gihan discuss both the technology and the politics behind the proposal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Any time you use the Internet, you have to remember we live in an international community. Some Web sites cater for international users; others don't. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan talk about internationalisation (or should that be internationalization) on the Internet, and what you have to know to enhance your on-line experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's in your best interests - as well as the interests of the group - to participate actively in online forums related to your expertise. Gihan and Chris discuss the do's and don'ts of taking part in on-line discussion groups. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Online forums can be a rich source of knowledge and expertise. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan discuss the benefits of forums, how to find them and how to evaluate the advice you get from forum members. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In school, it's generally called cheating; but after school, it's allowed - and extremely valuable - to ask experts for advice. Chris and Gihan discuss how to tap into individual and collective expertise on-line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the reasons that Internet business is booming is because of sophisticated online shopping comparison Web sites, that help consumers find the best bargains. In this issue, Chris and Gihan talk about the pros and cons of using these shopping comparison sites. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since its debut in 2002, Skype has changed the face of the Internet and the telephone system. But there's more to Skype than just free phone calls. Chris Pudney and Gihan Perera explore some of the other features - and even the dangers - of Skype and other Internet telephone technology. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you find profitable, responsive markets on the Internet? Most experts over-estimate their knowledge of what their customers want. In this episode, Chris and Gihan talk about simple, practical market research you can do before you invest time in new products and services. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Perth man recently sold his life on the on-line auction site eBay. Which just goes to show that there's probably a market for everything on the Internet! In this podcast, we show you how to do simple market research to discover the price people are willing to pay for your products on-line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's easy to type and send a quick e-mail message without putting much thought into it. But have you considered that everything you e-mail may be recorded and used in evidence against you. In this podcast, Chris and Gihan talk about the importance of thinking carefully before starting to write, let alone before you press Send! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris has a large music collection, and for many years has used the Internet to help him build his collection. In this podcast, we talk about how he has used various music sites over the last 10 years, and how he also created a Web 2.0-like music community long before the phrase Web 2.0 came into being. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Internet communities can be valuable sources of insight, ideas and information. Gihan and Chris discuss how to make the use of the "wisdom of crowds" in making better decisions, choosing providers and discovering new and interesting opportunities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you manage your time and maintain your sanity in today's "Always on, always connected" world? Gihan and Chris talk about three broad principles that you can apply to your own unique circumstances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.