What’s All the Buzz About? Why Buzz = Brilliant

Google Buzz is only 5 days old and the industry is ablaze with questions. What’s its relevancy? Is this Friendfeed 2.0? Will this take over Twitter and Facebook?

It’s too early to tell which way the pendulum will swing but the general consensus is, it’s JUST ANOTHER social network.

I disagree with the general consensus and here’s why;

Joel’s Murals

One of Joel Bergner’s masterpieces takes up the entire side of a building at the corner of 14th and U in the U Street corridor.  The story painted in latino-centric bright colors immediately invoked powerful emotions within me.  I took some pictures and had a chat with the artist to get some background information.

This particular mural was commissioned by a grant from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.  Its focus is on the plight of Afro-Colombians in the DC area,  some of whom are friends of Joel’s.  Their story is one of loss, courage and new beginnings.  Many in the DC area have political asylum due to the longstanding conflict in their country.

Homeless 2.0

Wandoo Jin is a homeless man who lives on the street and blogs regularly.  He goes to the Apple Store. I stumbled upon his pitched tent at 14th st. NW and H st. NW on my way home.   His blog at a glance is a collection of rants and conspiracies but that is beside the point.  Of greater significance is his determination to be heard and consistency in his publishing, he uses multiple social media sites to get his message across.  He has motivated me to re-commit myself to my blog and write everyday.  Thank you Wandoo!