1974 - Computer Lib / Dream Machines by Theodor H. Nelson was published
1987 - new version of the book was released by Stewart Brand in which he applauds Nelson's genius
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is regarded as the most important book in the history of new media. The book was basically about personal computers and was released prior to the first personal computers. It didnt predict the coming of personal computers but discussed the true purposes computers would serve. Nelson attributes the importance of future media developments and advancements to the computer due to their ability to allow for design. He proposed that computers would allow for media experiences in design that would then be placed in an open publishing network. In his essay, Nelson emphasizes the importance of understanding computers. This day in age, understanding computers is almost essential in communication and the creation of new media.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
NMR 20. The Technology and the Society
1972 - Raymond Williams wrote his book entitled "Television: Technology and Cultural Form"
1980s - decided that the involved parties who needed to be represented in Internet technology decision making were few
1990s - US government started its involvement in privatizing the Internet ultimately creating monopolization
Raymond Williams was absolutely right when he wrote about the immense technological impact upon society that has grown drmatically since the first TVs came around in the 1930s. TVs and the information they provide are everywhere. I can't believe that the majority of Americans spend 1/3 of their lives in front of the TV. It is scary to think that the TV has such a strong influence upon our society and our lives.
1980s - decided that the involved parties who needed to be represented in Internet technology decision making were few
1990s - US government started its involvement in privatizing the Internet ultimately creating monopolization
Raymond Williams was absolutely right when he wrote about the immense technological impact upon society that has grown drmatically since the first TVs came around in the 1930s. TVs and the information they provide are everywhere. I can't believe that the majority of Americans spend 1/3 of their lives in front of the TV. It is scary to think that the TV has such a strong influence upon our society and our lives.
NMR 19. Requiem for the Media
1972 - "Requiem for the Media" was originally published
In his essay, Jean Baudrillard argues against Enzenberger's proposition for everyone involved to produce. Instead, Baudrillard is concerned with the structure of communication in our society which is represented by a transmitter which produces a message which is then sent to a receiver. There is no need for reciprocity. Reciprocity is in no way essential for this process to occur. In fact, reciporcity may prove to be completely irrelevent and unsubstantial. In my opinion, Baudrillard is correct. I think reciprocity in the media is fine, however, not crucial to the process of "trasmitter-message-receiver." We don't have to all be producers to join in on the experience of interactivity through media channels.
In his essay, Jean Baudrillard argues against Enzenberger's proposition for everyone involved to produce. Instead, Baudrillard is concerned with the structure of communication in our society which is represented by a transmitter which produces a message which is then sent to a receiver. There is no need for reciprocity. Reciprocity is in no way essential for this process to occur. In fact, reciporcity may prove to be completely irrelevent and unsubstantial. In my opinion, Baudrillard is correct. I think reciprocity in the media is fine, however, not crucial to the process of "trasmitter-message-receiver." We don't have to all be producers to join in on the experience of interactivity through media channels.
NMR 18. Constituents of a Theory of the Media
1970 - "Constituents of a Theory of the Media" was written by Hans Magnus Enzenberger
1990s- Wired magazine takes words from Enzenberger's essay
In his essay Enzenberger displays his desire for a socialist system within the media. Such a system would call for: a decentralized system, each reciever to have a transmitter, mobiliaztion of the masses, collective production, feedback and interaction among all of those involved, social control by self-organization, and a political learning process. Enzenberger discusses how electronic media is pervading all aspects of our society including social communication as well as economics. He discussed all of the developments that have come about because of electronic media and only sees greater possibilities for the future of new media. This article was written 37 years ago and apparently Enzenberger's predictions have proven true. Our society has advanced and continues to advance further and further in technology.
1990s- Wired magazine takes words from Enzenberger's essay
In his essay Enzenberger displays his desire for a socialist system within the media. Such a system would call for: a decentralized system, each reciever to have a transmitter, mobiliaztion of the masses, collective production, feedback and interaction among all of those involved, social control by self-organization, and a political learning process. Enzenberger discusses how electronic media is pervading all aspects of our society including social communication as well as economics. He discussed all of the developments that have come about because of electronic media and only sees greater possibilities for the future of new media. This article was written 37 years ago and apparently Enzenberger's predictions have proven true. Our society has advanced and continues to advance further and further in technology.
NMR 17. From Software - Information Technology: Its New Meaning for Art
In the NMR, pgs. 247-258 in the chapter entitled "From Software - Information Technology: Its New Meaning for Art"
1970 -Software was an exhibition at the Jewish Museum. The exhibit was organized by Jack Burnham and invited visitiors to participate by using the computers
The Software exhibition proved to be a technological disaster in many respects, however, it also showed great progress in computing and made many aware of the future possibilities of computer technology. The exhibit was focused on displaying to the public information processing systems and the devices neccessary to operate such systems. Software allowed artists to draw audiences in and have a hands-on experience with the programs they had created. In my opinion, although there were several technical promblems and failures created by Software, interactive displays seemed to have been effective in providing audience members with experiences they had never had before.
1970 -Software was an exhibition at the Jewish Museum. The exhibit was organized by Jack Burnham and invited visitiors to participate by using the computers
The Software exhibition proved to be a technological disaster in many respects, however, it also showed great progress in computing and made many aware of the future possibilities of computer technology. The exhibit was focused on displaying to the public information processing systems and the devices neccessary to operate such systems. Software allowed artists to draw audiences in and have a hands-on experience with the programs they had created. In my opinion, although there were several technical promblems and failures created by Software, interactive displays seemed to have been effective in providing audience members with experiences they had never had before.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
NMR "A Research Center for Augmenting Human Intellect"
1968 - at Fall Joint Computer Conference in San Francisco live interactive demonstrations of computing were made. Work of the ARC (Augmentation Research Center) was displayed at the conference.
"A Research Center for Augmenting Human Intellect" by Engelbart and English discusses the purpose and inner-workings of the facility.
-> experimental lab that works with interactive, multi-console computer display system
-> purpose is to develop a system that can augment intellectual capacity
-> utlized User Systems which included individual file space, work stations (tv displays, typewriters keyboards, mouse, and chord handsets), structured files for organization in heirarchal order, the sudying of files was done within user systems, files were modified/changed, files sent to output devices, files compiled and debugged, calculations done, and on-line conferencing utilized
-> service-sytem software as well as service-system hardware were studied and developed at the lab
"A Research Center for Augmenting Human Intellect" by Engelbart and English discusses the purpose and inner-workings of the facility.
-> experimental lab that works with interactive, multi-console computer display system
-> purpose is to develop a system that can augment intellectual capacity
-> utlized User Systems which included individual file space, work stations (tv displays, typewriters keyboards, mouse, and chord handsets), structured files for organization in heirarchal order, the sudying of files was done within user systems, files were modified/changed, files sent to output devices, files compiled and debugged, calculations done, and on-line conferencing utilized
-> service-sytem software as well as service-system hardware were studied and developed at the lab
NMR "Cybernated Art"
-> video art has always leaned towards cybernetics in an attempt to be interactive and also to create an "always-already history"
-> Paik was first artist to use tvs in art, creating interactive installations
-> Paik coins the term the "information superhighway"
-> Paik's work has cybernetic/Buddhist context
1966 - Nam June Paik's "Cybernated Atr" was published.
-> art for cybernated life is more important than cybernated art
->shock and catharsis are necessary in dealing with frustrations related to cybernated life
-> cybernetics is the science of pure realations
->1948 Norbert Weiner says "The signal, where the meddage is sent, plays equally important role as the signal, where message is not sent"
->cybernetics exploits the boundaries of existing sciences
-> German invention in 1920s of grid placed between cathode and anode which are in a vacuum tube which displays weak pole to win over strong which led to the idea and development of cybernetics
-> Paik was first artist to use tvs in art, creating interactive installations
-> Paik coins the term the "information superhighway"
-> Paik's work has cybernetic/Buddhist context
1966 - Nam June Paik's "Cybernated Atr" was published.
-> art for cybernated life is more important than cybernated art
->shock and catharsis are necessary in dealing with frustrations related to cybernated life
-> cybernetics is the science of pure realations
->1948 Norbert Weiner says "The signal, where the meddage is sent, plays equally important role as the signal, where message is not sent"
->cybernetics exploits the boundaries of existing sciences
-> German invention in 1920s of grid placed between cathode and anode which are in a vacuum tube which displays weak pole to win over strong which led to the idea and development of cybernetics
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