tom.ternquist – a place for my things.

They say that alcohol and technology don’t mix — I beg to differ. I’ve always been a little on the geeky side, especially when it comes to the Saturday night bar crawls. And while a few shots of tequila certainly can make for a fun evening, a careful (or not so careful) mix of alcohol and technology can make a good night even more memorable. Thanks to Apple, there is literally an App for everything — including your social life.

In an age when being connected 24/7 to the world, through Facebook, Twitter, AIM, and countless other services, has become the norm; the amount of information available about others is huge and sometimes, annoying.

Social networking sites like Twitter have exploded in popularity, much due to the “rich get richer effect,” combined with the typical network effects that social media bring. However, one has to think: does more users make for a better experience?

Jumping into a strange new world