Author Archives: bhaggart

New from me: Five tech reads for the season

Posted on January 3, 2023 by bhaggart

Over at CIGI, I’ve shared five books that I’ve found particularly useful for understanding the digital economy and tech policy. The first three books explore the basic fundamentals: The thing about technology, of course, is that it is always a … Continue reading →

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Some year-end listening: My favourite tunes from 2022, part 2 (30-1)

Posted on December 31, 2022 by bhaggart

My favourite left-field pop tunes from 2022, from Canada, Australia and beyond (first part here). Enjoy, and best wishes for 2023. The mix: The list: 30. Jane Inc., 2120 What better way to kick off a top-30 list than with … Continue reading →

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Some year-end tuneage: My favourite songs from 2022, part 1 (50-31)

Posted on December 31, 2022 by bhaggart

As a music fan, I’m not immune to the pleasures of the year-end list. Or the year-end mix, for that matter. One of the great joys of the era of musical abundance in which we live is that it allows … Continue reading →

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In the media: Ontario councillors, candidates urge post-election action against ‘nastiness’ on campaign trail

Posted on November 3, 2022 by bhaggart

I am quoted, alongside my Brock colleague Karen Louise Smith, in a CBC Hamilton article about the negative role of social media in the harassment of candidates in the recent Ontario municipal election. Key takeaway: That any prospective politician, whose … Continue reading →

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