It’s strange. I’ve been a journalist since 1994, but for the past 10 years I’ve been working online either as a reporter, editor or producer. The more I’ve immersed myself in this world (I’ve been on the Internet since 1984), the more alienated I feel from my brethren in the industry.

And yet…

Other industries — gaming, marketing, pr, even authors — have embraced me far more. A Stranger in a Strange Land.

Regardless, the world of data (what newspapers like to call stories) is the future. Context is fine. But context ain’t king. Data is.

Love to get your thoughts on our social network — The Modern Journalist NING site. I’m working on a book about this phenomenon and I value all conversations.