Publish to algorithm: only when you know the rules

Stowe Boyd is wondering “How does Techmeme Work“.

Different from Digg, Techmeme’s  algorithm is not published.  It’s hard for people to SEO it.

Everybody will be their own information architect

Tim O’Reilly has a post about short-form content. Nick Carr commented it in his blog.  One way to view it is it’s an application of the most fundamental technique in computer science: divide-and-conquer.  End users will be responsible for combing them, based on their own preference and interest. Everybody will be their own information architect! 
    

links for 2007-01-23

1. Dave Winer – Are you Paying Attention?

2. RSS Company Syndicate IQ Shuts Down

3. » Enterprise mashups get ready for prime-time | Enterprise Web 2.0 | ZDNet.com

4. How Digg Works

5. GigaOM » The real reason for Rojo’s growth