Manovich talks about how technology has impacted both work and leisure activities of the information society. The socialist within me couldn't resist thinking of how this contributes to class divisions. What do people who can't afford computers do? Most public libraries allow anyone with a library card to use a computer for free, but there are limitations to this. For example, I wouldn't want to look at porn or do my online banking on a public computer. Also, the library in my area only allows people to use a computer for 30 minutes at a time (if there's a line). Furthermore, so many activities I do on the computer involve reading. It would be difficult to use a search engine without being able to spell (although google does have a built-in spell check...).
So, my first question is this: Does technology help to separate rich people from poor people? In other words, are rich people getting richer and poor people getting poorer, because of the internet (and other technology)? Or, has this division always been there... because even before computers, poorer people didn't have access to the same kinds of entertainment as richer people.
My second question is this: Is the internet still "a filter for all culture" for people who don't own a computer? I mean, technology does impact advertising (and anyone can see a billboard)... but how does the interface affect society in the real world (meatspace?)?
wow. long post. sorry about that.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
2 questions about The Interface
I had a lot more questions concerning how the interface relates to the world but I came down to these two but there's a lot of follow up questions that I'll not bore you with.
1. If "all culture, past and present, came to be filtered through a computer", is it merely the relationship or the interface between the user and the computer that filters it or is it literally the computer the "medium" that ultimately filters it like languages/words argued by Whorf and Derrida?
2. The paper argues that "the interface imposes its own logic on media"; however, can't we say that the people such as computer programmers and artist who makes the logic and makes operations as the 'cut and paste' operation is imposing their own logics and 'models of the world' to the user?
I thought some of the arguments and debate Manovich talked about relates a lot with just art in general such as the subject of concept-interface and concept-form he talked about. Interesting paper.
1. If "all culture, past and present, came to be filtered through a computer", is it merely the relationship or the interface between the user and the computer that filters it or is it literally the computer the "medium" that ultimately filters it like languages/words argued by Whorf and Derrida?
2. The paper argues that "the interface imposes its own logic on media"; however, can't we say that the people such as computer programmers and artist who makes the logic and makes operations as the 'cut and paste' operation is imposing their own logics and 'models of the world' to the user?
I thought some of the arguments and debate Manovich talked about relates a lot with just art in general such as the subject of concept-interface and concept-form he talked about. Interesting paper.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
em's links, finally!
My dad started black white read, which is a business that creates neighborhood newspapers. It's very new and only has one running right now. It started with our neighborhood, Lakewood, and is expanding in Dallas.
I did it. Yes!
My dad probably appreciates this.
Monday, August 27, 2007
leet.
This is the George foreman grill, Jeremy found it n the internet. the internet is where Jeremy likes to go for happiness and laughing. The internet is where Jeremy also views some of his favorite things, like awesomeness, the spider king, and Ralphie goes to hell.
i did the links on my first post wrong...
Sometimes, I read the news
People can send their secrets to this website.
I spend way too much time on facebook.
People can send their secrets to this website.
I spend way too much time on facebook.
link stuff
A sweet website to check out of a notable illustrator. Watch the Zombie movie at this link. Some more artwork to look at by an amazing artist here. The drawing you are looking at I like to call Bush botches thumbs up. Miscellaneous.
Favorite Places
My four favorite websites to visit, at the moment, are:
~facebook so that i can keep up my social circles
~mtv ...i live on that channel, lol
~youtube cuz its freaking ridiculous!
~dictionary because i can't spell for sugar honey iced tea
~facebook so that i can keep up my social circles
~mtv ...i live on that channel, lol
~youtube cuz its freaking ridiculous!
~dictionary because i can't spell for sugar honey iced tea
Justin's Awesomeer Than Ryan's Link's
Ronaldinho's touch on the ball, soccer ball, AMAZING!
I love movies.
Because I lost myself here.
This is Sinbad...
I love movies.
Because I lost myself here.
This is Sinbad...
sabrina's favorite websites
I am in love with Chuck Close so I like going to his website. This summer I went to Lollapalooza, so i went to their website often to look at the schedule and find out information about the bands there. I like the website because it gives a synopsis of the artist, as well as a sample of their music. Lately, I have been going on Amazon to order posters and music. Well, those are my three websites.
jeff's favored sites
I was referred to a free internet radio site which i found useful in discovering new music similar to the things i like... it's called Pandora.
www.pandora.com
I'm also a fan of skype.com, where you can download Skype, an audio/video chat program between computers, free of charge.
www.pandora.com
I'm also a fan of skype.com, where you can download Skype, an audio/video chat program between computers, free of charge.
Websites You Might Enjoy
If watching Antiques Road Show makes you want to learn how to distress furniture it pays really well if you find a good clientele base.
If you're interested in learning about weird fascinating and creepy (maybe if you just see one in person) animals that are indigenous to the New England area you might want to check out information on Fisher Cats.
If you're interested in learning about weird fascinating and creepy (maybe if you just see one in person) animals that are indigenous to the New England area you might want to check out information on Fisher Cats.
Kimberly's Favorite Links
One of my favorite link is jamesjean.com. I'm sure people who are going into Illustration will know him (if you don't that's ok because I didn't know him until my junior year in high school). His blog is a lot better than his actual website. It consist of his works and sketches etc. You'll be amazed by works. He is AMAZING. He also has a collaboration 'thing' with Kenichi Hoshine called Polite Winter (I'm not sure what exactly the project is). They both went to SVA, and the only reason why I wanted to go to SVA was because they attended there. BUT, MICA is just a better school, I think. Well, that's already 4 links. There's a lot more links that I regularly go to, but I won't ramble on about all my interests. I'm really looking forward to this year and this class. Thanks for reading!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
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