Hi Bill, I just wanted to let you know that Derek and I are working on fixing the links for the actual notes. Something is happening with the LiveScribe program that is not allowing the notes to be downloaded properly. If you would like to see the hard copy of the notes please just let me know. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Welcome to my NMD 100 Journal
- This journal will be made in to two separate parts.
- The first, being a section on lecture responses, which include summaries of the lectures, responses to those lectures, and links to notes that were taken on each lecture.
- The second part will be a section dedicated to reading responses.
Readings "The Song Decoders"
"The Song Decoders"- Bob Walker
This article explores the technology that goes behind Pandora. Pandora could not exist if it wasn't for the ability to store, sort and manipulate millions of pieces of data ranging from chords hit to beats per minute.
Using data collection devices and databases filled with search able and constantly updating information, the musicologists at Pandora, can effectively find music for you based on your preferences. they to the success of the company relies on their ability to do everything for the user. All the user has to do is "thumb up" or "thumb down" a suggested song and Pandora's library of data will save and update their personalized data for the specific user.
This brings a unique ability for a company with millions of users to still maintain a personal level of customer satisfaction with their users. It is this ability to relate to users as individuals that spells success for Pandora. As a consumer myself, I can say that I don't like being generalized and stereotyped. I like to feel like my business is special and that I am getting information and services that are tailored just for me. That is what companies like Pandora can continue to offer consumers for many years to come.
This article explores the technology that goes behind Pandora. Pandora could not exist if it wasn't for the ability to store, sort and manipulate millions of pieces of data ranging from chords hit to beats per minute.
Using data collection devices and databases filled with search able and constantly updating information, the musicologists at Pandora, can effectively find music for you based on your preferences. they to the success of the company relies on their ability to do everything for the user. All the user has to do is "thumb up" or "thumb down" a suggested song and Pandora's library of data will save and update their personalized data for the specific user.
This brings a unique ability for a company with millions of users to still maintain a personal level of customer satisfaction with their users. It is this ability to relate to users as individuals that spells success for Pandora. As a consumer myself, I can say that I don't like being generalized and stereotyped. I like to feel like my business is special and that I am getting information and services that are tailored just for me. That is what companies like Pandora can continue to offer consumers for many years to come.
Readings "Real Time Counting of Social Media"
"Real Time Counting of Social Media"- Gary Hayes
At this website, Gary Hayes has provided the visitor with a social media counter. At the very instant you access the site, the counter starts updating itself with live counts of numbers of users on specific social networks, number of downloads for certain apps, and various other live counting statistics.
It is interesting to see how something that is so simple can fully represent exactly what it means to live and exist in our day in age of technological advances.
I actually showed this to a few friends and they couldn't stop watching the numbers climb. it is fascinating to see an example of the fact that we are well aware of how much we use technology, but when you actually see the staggering numbers, it is that much more remarkable.
At this website, Gary Hayes has provided the visitor with a social media counter. At the very instant you access the site, the counter starts updating itself with live counts of numbers of users on specific social networks, number of downloads for certain apps, and various other live counting statistics.
It is interesting to see how something that is so simple can fully represent exactly what it means to live and exist in our day in age of technological advances.
I actually showed this to a few friends and they couldn't stop watching the numbers climb. it is fascinating to see an example of the fact that we are well aware of how much we use technology, but when you actually see the staggering numbers, it is that much more remarkable.
Readings "Red Kayaks- Hidden Gold"
"Red Kayaks- Hidden Gold"- John Kelly
This article discusses the challenges that face modern journalists because of the rise of available technologies that assist civic journalists. We no longer have to rely on professionals to show us the news. Because of the availability of information sharing systems, we have created a global village that allows for news to spread much quicker through peers than if you waited on the news at 6 pm every night.
In this sense, the journalism industry is in a lot of trouble, but there are ways for the media to compete with the civic journalists.
More and more newspapers, and news stations are switching to web based forms, user comments, up-datable stories, and live feeds. They have realized that in order to survive in our markets today, they must evolve into something that is more available, more customizable, and more aware of the general public.
This article discusses the challenges that face modern journalists because of the rise of available technologies that assist civic journalists. We no longer have to rely on professionals to show us the news. Because of the availability of information sharing systems, we have created a global village that allows for news to spread much quicker through peers than if you waited on the news at 6 pm every night.
In this sense, the journalism industry is in a lot of trouble, but there are ways for the media to compete with the civic journalists.
More and more newspapers, and news stations are switching to web based forms, user comments, up-datable stories, and live feeds. They have realized that in order to survive in our markets today, they must evolve into something that is more available, more customizable, and more aware of the general public.
Readings "Advertising Age"
"Advertising Age" -Michael Learmonth
This article covered the announcement that Facebook has now become profitable in their second quarter, which is ahead of schedule. Although their nascent marketing plan was slow moving and unproven, this social network has proved that it can offer free admission and still make profits off of advertising.
Again, this is all made possible through the advancements in New Media. These new technologies such as social networking and information sharing allow marketers and advertisers to hit consumers in a less direct, more desirable way.
When I entered the field of New Media I had an impression that it was in itself, its own field, but the more and more i dive into the routes of new media, the more I realize that it exists in almost all other fields. new Media provides all other fields with the backbone to make business possible.
This article covered the announcement that Facebook has now become profitable in their second quarter, which is ahead of schedule. Although their nascent marketing plan was slow moving and unproven, this social network has proved that it can offer free admission and still make profits off of advertising.
Again, this is all made possible through the advancements in New Media. These new technologies such as social networking and information sharing allow marketers and advertisers to hit consumers in a less direct, more desirable way.
When I entered the field of New Media I had an impression that it was in itself, its own field, but the more and more i dive into the routes of new media, the more I realize that it exists in almost all other fields. new Media provides all other fields with the backbone to make business possible.
Readings "Flat World- Supply Chaining"
"Flat World- Supply Chaining"
In this chapter, Friedman discusses supply chains to the fullest and the ever-increasing business that exists within it. He starts by showing the reader just how these supply chains are made possible through an example of Wal-Mart and transitions into how companies like Google operate within defined supply chains.
It is amazing to see how this entire business was built around, and in fact, because of the field of New Media. Without the evolution of technology and the transformations of databases and up-datable, manageable logistics, this entire enterprise would cease to exist.
In this chapter, Friedman discusses supply chains to the fullest and the ever-increasing business that exists within it. He starts by showing the reader just how these supply chains are made possible through an example of Wal-Mart and transitions into how companies like Google operate within defined supply chains.
It is amazing to see how this entire business was built around, and in fact, because of the field of New Media. Without the evolution of technology and the transformations of databases and up-datable, manageable logistics, this entire enterprise would cease to exist.
Readings "Flat World- Just In Time"
"Flat World- Just In Time"- Thomas Friedman
In this article, Friedman addresses the global village issue that McLuhan speaks of in his visionary works. Unfortunately, with the advents of sensational tools such as open sourcing and global supply chains of information sharing, there are going to be people who use this exciting technology to aid them in unruly means. Friedman raises the issue of Al Qaeda using these abilities to create mass murder and destruction.
To this end I believe that information technology is a double edged sword in that it allows us the ability to create and accomplish unimaginable feats in global commerce and information sharing but likewise, unimaginable acts of horror and distaste.
Is the technology worth it? Absolutely. No matter what we do, there are going to be horrific events that occur on earth. It is only human nature. That is out of our control. But however, what is in fact, within our control is the use of these technologies to benefit society.
In this article, Friedman addresses the global village issue that McLuhan speaks of in his visionary works. Unfortunately, with the advents of sensational tools such as open sourcing and global supply chains of information sharing, there are going to be people who use this exciting technology to aid them in unruly means. Friedman raises the issue of Al Qaeda using these abilities to create mass murder and destruction.
To this end I believe that information technology is a double edged sword in that it allows us the ability to create and accomplish unimaginable feats in global commerce and information sharing but likewise, unimaginable acts of horror and distaste.
Is the technology worth it? Absolutely. No matter what we do, there are going to be horrific events that occur on earth. It is only human nature. That is out of our control. But however, what is in fact, within our control is the use of these technologies to benefit society.
Readings "The New Media Reader"
"The New Media Reader"- Marshall McLuhan
Marshall McLuhan defines media as either being hot and cold. A hot medium is something that is high in definition and low in participation, such as reading. A cold medium is described as being high in participation and low in information, such as television.
I am quite receptive to this perspective since I have been immersed in it for the past four years. I am a CMJ major and have had Paul Grosswiler for many classes so I have had my fair share of Marshall McLuhan influence.
Transformation also appears in McLuhan's definition by the way of a global village. Because of the transforming technologies, our current culture is saturate with information from around the globe. This saturation creates a theoretical global village that is quite exciting in terms of information sharing.
Another part of McLuhan's theories is the idea of auto-amputation. We as a society are harming ourselves by submersing ourselves so much in our technology. With each new technology we are amputating another useless body part or brain function. Soon, we might not even have to walk anywhere.... SCARY!
Marshall McLuhan defines media as either being hot and cold. A hot medium is something that is high in definition and low in participation, such as reading. A cold medium is described as being high in participation and low in information, such as television.
I am quite receptive to this perspective since I have been immersed in it for the past four years. I am a CMJ major and have had Paul Grosswiler for many classes so I have had my fair share of Marshall McLuhan influence.
Transformation also appears in McLuhan's definition by the way of a global village. Because of the transforming technologies, our current culture is saturate with information from around the globe. This saturation creates a theoretical global village that is quite exciting in terms of information sharing.
Another part of McLuhan's theories is the idea of auto-amputation. We as a society are harming ourselves by submersing ourselves so much in our technology. With each new technology we are amputating another useless body part or brain function. Soon, we might not even have to walk anywhere.... SCARY!
Readings "What is New Media"
"What is New media"- Vin Crosbie
The key concepts of Vin Crosbie's definition of New Media is that the traditional mediums are not what they appear. For example, magazines and television are traditional mediums but Crosbie says that try not to think of these as so. Instead, think of them as vehicles for the media.
There are three avenues upon which media can be transported (land, sky, water)
And through these three avenues, communication media has three means to which it can occur.
The key concepts of Vin Crosbie's definition of New Media is that the traditional mediums are not what they appear. For example, magazines and television are traditional mediums but Crosbie says that try not to think of these as so. Instead, think of them as vehicles for the media.
There are three avenues upon which media can be transported (land, sky, water)
And through these three avenues, communication media has three means to which it can occur.
- interpersonal (one to one)
- mass media (one to many)
- 3rd "New" Medium (many to many)
Readings "The Language of New Media"
"The Language of New Media"- Lev Manovich
This reading fit in with our first week discussions in which we defined New Media through they eyes of Lev Manovich who categorizes new media by:
The most important part of this reading that I took away was the section on transformation. Through numerical representation, modularity,automation, and variability, transformation of culture is made possible through the language of New Media.
This reading fit in with our first week discussions in which we defined New Media through they eyes of Lev Manovich who categorizes new media by:
- numerical representation
- modularity
- automation
- variability
- cultural transformation
The most important part of this reading that I took away was the section on transformation. Through numerical representation, modularity,automation, and variability, transformation of culture is made possible through the language of New Media.
Lecture 10/21/09
Brid-A, a collection of artists, came in to speak to our class today. There main goal was to create alternative ways to create art. A question they presented the class was, "what other tools can be used to create art?"
They focused on the collection of scientific data, then processed that data and transformed it into data pixels.
Listening to these artists express their creativity in such unique ways was quite inspirational in terms of opening up the possibilities of what we are capable of.
This is a perfect example of how the transformation of technology is shaping what we as artists are capable of producing. New Media is limited only by the human mind and thanks to people such as the folks of Brid-A, that boundary is apparently quite high.
They focused on the collection of scientific data, then processed that data and transformed it into data pixels.
Listening to these artists express their creativity in such unique ways was quite inspirational in terms of opening up the possibilities of what we are capable of.
This is a perfect example of how the transformation of technology is shaping what we as artists are capable of producing. New Media is limited only by the human mind and thanks to people such as the folks of Brid-A, that boundary is apparently quite high.
Lecture 10/19/09
Today was used as another review session in which we covered the types of font that changed the way our culture operated and functioned. From bold and italics, to drop capitals and HTML script.
We also reviewed important events in history as they pertained to media such as the John peter Zenger trial, The Penny Press and Harper's Weekly.
This humanized Lincoln so that the common man could relate to him and see him as more than what he was believed to be
We also reviewed important events in history as they pertained to media such as the John peter Zenger trial, The Penny Press and Harper's Weekly.
- Zenger
- Harper's Weekly
This humanized Lincoln so that the common man could relate to him and see him as more than what he was believed to be
- Penny Press
Lecture 10/15/09
Today's guest speaker was Alan Stubbs of the psychology and art departments. He spoke to us about the topics of perception and pictures. We used a "stereo viewer", "magic eye" and "red/blue" glasses to view various types of three dimensional images in photography and art.
This talk is what actually inspired me to write my research paper for the 295 class about 3d visualizations in air craft control and television as emerging technologies.
This talk is what actually inspired me to write my research paper for the 295 class about 3d visualizations in air craft control and television as emerging technologies.
Lecture 10/13/09
Today, Owen and Velma came in to talk with us about registration for spring. Being that this was generally a first year class, I felt that this tactic of active support was extremely helpful and unfortunately unique to the New Media Department. Back when I was a first year I would have loved this type of guidance and it really made me feel like this department cared about their students in a different way than other departments.
Lecture 10/9/09
Today was a simple lecture. We took the time to go over the expectations of our upcoming sound image projects.
After a quick discussion on what needed to go into the projects, we took the rest of class time to watch a select few of the top projects from previous years. There were a broad range of talents exhibited in these projects but what stood out to me were tho ones in which the creator was able to convey a meaning behind creativity. They used their creative and artistic abilities to recreate a feeling that the entire audience could somewhat relate to.
After a quick discussion on what needed to go into the projects, we took the rest of class time to watch a select few of the top projects from previous years. There were a broad range of talents exhibited in these projects but what stood out to me were tho ones in which the creator was able to convey a meaning behind creativity. They used their creative and artistic abilities to recreate a feeling that the entire audience could somewhat relate to.
Lecture 10/7/09
Today was the third and final day of the historical powerpoint presentation slides. And if I may say, thankfully so. Although I can see how it was important to see the historical background to New Media, lets just say, it wasn't the most inspiring and invigorating content we could have been covering.... But never the less, all together necessary.
We again, stressed the importance of Gutenberg's movable type, and then brought up an interesting point of how non violent protests were made possible through the technologies of new media.
We again, stressed the importance of Gutenberg's movable type, and then brought up an interesting point of how non violent protests were made possible through the technologies of new media.
Lecture 10/5/09
As was mentioned in my last post, today was a continuation of the previous powerpoint presentation. We continued to move through history as technologies evolved and how those evolving technologies shaped the changing cultures.
The point of particular interest for this lecture was the introduction of the movable type by Gutenberg's printing press. This allowed for mass production, which changes religion all together. the power of the church was greatly reduced as people could now purchase printed copies of the bible and practice their religions in their own homes rather than relying on the church for all their information.
The point of particular interest for this lecture was the introduction of the movable type by Gutenberg's printing press. This allowed for mass production, which changes religion all together. the power of the church was greatly reduced as people could now purchase printed copies of the bible and practice their religions in their own homes rather than relying on the church for all their information.
Lecture 10/2/09
For the next three classes we focused on the history of new media. At first that expression may sound like an oxymoron, but the understanding of the concept behind the expression is paramount.
New Media can be seen as being relative to the time in which is being focused on. At the time in which the technology came out, and the idea was used to further society, the medium can be considered part of new media.
Culture has transformed through the years and has gone through many different forms. The earliest forms could be considered languages such as alarm calls of monkeys which then transformed into body languages and more sophisticated means of communication.
New Media can be seen as being relative to the time in which is being focused on. At the time in which the technology came out, and the idea was used to further society, the medium can be considered part of new media.
Culture has transformed through the years and has gone through many different forms. The earliest forms could be considered languages such as alarm calls of monkeys which then transformed into body languages and more sophisticated means of communication.
Lecture 9/30/09
Today, Mike Scott and Ian Larsen came in to speak about our future in New Media as it pertains to the capstone.
Mike stressed the importance of using your passion to create ideas on your topic, then throughout the years, building relationships that can potentially be beneficial to you. Combined with this idea, is the notion that we should all start thinking about our capstone as soon as possible. the more we can consume ourselves in something we are passionate with, the better off we will be when the time comes.
When Ian spoke to us he shared with us his passion for native languages and shared his capstone that he had done. He stressed the importance of creating field research and keeping doors open for opportunity
Mike stressed the importance of using your passion to create ideas on your topic, then throughout the years, building relationships that can potentially be beneficial to you. Combined with this idea, is the notion that we should all start thinking about our capstone as soon as possible. the more we can consume ourselves in something we are passionate with, the better off we will be when the time comes.
When Ian spoke to us he shared with us his passion for native languages and shared his capstone that he had done. He stressed the importance of creating field research and keeping doors open for opportunity
Lecture 9/28/09
Today was used as a review session for the term's previous discussions.Although there were many different views of New Media that differed in many different ways, as a collective group, we managed to find a couple of similarities that rang true through all definitions:
- Challenge Everything!
- Transformation
Lecture 9/25/09
Raphael Diluzio was our guest speaker again today. After 10 minutes or so of technical difficulties vie skype, we managed to get the class up and running. Our first topic of discussion was identity. Raphael certainly has a unique view on identity given his loss of short term memory. He talked to us about the feeling of waking up and having to identify yourself everyday... having to convince yourself that you are you and that you are living the life you want to live.
That is a bizarre experience that I can't even pretend to understand. However, this concept led into his point that "identity changes through moments". This, I feel is the inspiration for his interest in generative art. At every moment in time, the art piece has a new identity, just as he feels he does.
That is a bizarre experience that I can't even pretend to understand. However, this concept led into his point that "identity changes through moments". This, I feel is the inspiration for his interest in generative art. At every moment in time, the art piece has a new identity, just as he feels he does.
Lecture 9/23/09
Today was an interesting day at the very least. Raphael Diluzoio, professor of New Media here at UMaine came in to speak to the class and was quite inspiring.... After being hit by a truck a few years back, which took away most of his motor skills and short term memory, he managed to fight his way back to making art and doing what he knew he always loved to do.
his views on art we very revolutionary in that he challenged the concept of modern art. "Why be limited to a medium that is fixed in time?" he asked us. This led us into a discussion on time based art that he has recently been working with. We would meet with him again next class via skype where we would continue this discussion to the fullest.
his views on art we very revolutionary in that he challenged the concept of modern art. "Why be limited to a medium that is fixed in time?" he asked us. This led us into a discussion on time based art that he has recently been working with. We would meet with him again next class via skype where we would continue this discussion to the fullest.
Lecture 9/21/09
Today was an unfortunate day for me. Paul Grosswiler, head of the CMJ department came in to guest speak today. I have had Paul for many classes in the CMJ department and I must say that I am not partial to his speaking techniques. The atmosphere is always dry and monotone.
However, the content on which Paul spoke on really hits home for me. I have been hearing it for the past four years now, so it was one of those concepts that I am aware of through submersion you could say. Paul spoke of his idol, Marshall McLuhan, whom he is certainly considered an expert on. There are many views that McLuhan has that I appreciate and relate to. For example, his views on hot and cold media, the global village, and auto-amputation, all make complete sense and I have learned to adopt them as views of my own as well.
Auto-amputation in particular is what excites me. I can see just what McLuhan was alluding to when he said that we are amputating ourselves by becoming dependent on our technologies. Are we "dumming" down, or being resourceful? The debate continues...
However, the content on which Paul spoke on really hits home for me. I have been hearing it for the past four years now, so it was one of those concepts that I am aware of through submersion you could say. Paul spoke of his idol, Marshall McLuhan, whom he is certainly considered an expert on. There are many views that McLuhan has that I appreciate and relate to. For example, his views on hot and cold media, the global village, and auto-amputation, all make complete sense and I have learned to adopt them as views of my own as well.
Auto-amputation in particular is what excites me. I can see just what McLuhan was alluding to when he said that we are amputating ourselves by becoming dependent on our technologies. Are we "dumming" down, or being resourceful? The debate continues...
Lecture 09/18/09
In today's lecture we continued our discussion on Lev Manovich. More specifically, we directed our focus on the cultural transformation aspect of his theories. At the end of the lecture you posed the personal opinion of Manovich that the database and narrative are natural enemies, then asked us how we can challenge this thought.
Even though they are opposites in term of content, I would argue that they work hand in hand in creating a system of multiple mediums that allows for a broad range of possibilities. Although information is now popularly being processed through information databases, there is still a place for narrative in our world and always will be. It is the balance of the two that make them both individually powerful and effective.
Even though they are opposites in term of content, I would argue that they work hand in hand in creating a system of multiple mediums that allows for a broad range of possibilities. Although information is now popularly being processed through information databases, there is still a place for narrative in our world and always will be. It is the balance of the two that make them both individually powerful and effective.
Lecture 09/16/09
Today we focused on Lev Manovich's view on New Media. We reviewed what Vin Crosbie had to say, and then discussed how Manovich took another approach. He focused more on the ways we interact with the mediums, how they effect us, and how we effect them.
I took away two main concepts from today's lecture; the first being variability. Through the new media of today, we have developed a culture of on demand availability. Everything we do is made possible to be more and more efficient through technology. The second key concept is that of transformation which I alluded to earlier. We certainly have the capabilities to effect our technology but take that one step further and realize that technology has the very same capabilities to shape culture. I thought of this in terms of my daily routine. My life would be severely effected by the loss of my cell phone and laptop. I would not be nearly the same person that I remain today. That, to me, is the definition of transformation.
I took away two main concepts from today's lecture; the first being variability. Through the new media of today, we have developed a culture of on demand availability. Everything we do is made possible to be more and more efficient through technology. The second key concept is that of transformation which I alluded to earlier. We certainly have the capabilities to effect our technology but take that one step further and realize that technology has the very same capabilities to shape culture. I thought of this in terms of my daily routine. My life would be severely effected by the loss of my cell phone and laptop. I would not be nearly the same person that I remain today. That, to me, is the definition of transformation.
Lecture 09/14/09
We continued our conversation about file sharing today, again with Jon Ippolito. Today he introduced us to "The Pool", which is a network of file sharing within the new media department. At the end of the lecture he raised an interesting question to challenge our moral reasoning... "Is sharing dangerous?"
My response to this question would be that of course sharing has the potential to be dangerous. Anything that, when abused, can turn into an nonproductive means of communication. If professors gave students the opportunity to share all work then there would of course, be some students who would not do any of their own work. Humans are humans, some are motivated, some are not. Sharing is a wonderful concept but when put into action can produce dangerous results because of the nature of human beings. This heightens the possibility of the loss of creative individualistic approaches to learning.
My response to this question would be that of course sharing has the potential to be dangerous. Anything that, when abused, can turn into an nonproductive means of communication. If professors gave students the opportunity to share all work then there would of course, be some students who would not do any of their own work. Humans are humans, some are motivated, some are not. Sharing is a wonderful concept but when put into action can produce dangerous results because of the nature of human beings. This heightens the possibility of the loss of creative individualistic approaches to learning.
Lecture 09/11/09
Today, New Media professor Jon Ippolito came in for the first of two lectures. An important concept that I took from today's class is that 'what is information sharing'? Is it cheating? Is it sharing? Is it simply using your resources?
The idea that I took from Jon is that the academic world treats information sharing differently than the "real" world. Jon spoke of how in the workforce, employees and colleagues continuously work collaboratively to get assignments and projects done. Why is it that in the world of academia that students are taught to "shield their work from the views of others? Jon challenges this by saying that students should have the freedom, and learn the skills of collaboration. this is the basis for the Stillwater Lab in which new media students can post their work, get feedback, and encourage collaboration and the spreading of knowledge and ideas.
The idea that I took from Jon is that the academic world treats information sharing differently than the "real" world. Jon spoke of how in the workforce, employees and colleagues continuously work collaboratively to get assignments and projects done. Why is it that in the world of academia that students are taught to "shield their work from the views of others? Jon challenges this by saying that students should have the freedom, and learn the skills of collaboration. this is the basis for the Stillwater Lab in which new media students can post their work, get feedback, and encourage collaboration and the spreading of knowledge and ideas.
Lecture 09/09/09
Today we focused on Vin Crosbie and his views on new media. The main theme of his view is that the prototypical tools we may consider mediums, are in fact, not. These tools, such as magazines, newspapers and television are instead, viewed as vehicles that support a transportation of media through land, sea, or water.
According to Crosbie there are three types of communication media; interpersonal (one to one), mass media (one to many), and a third "new medium" (many to many). The Internet has allowed for the sharing of ideas across the entire globe. Nearly everything is available online, and because of this, our cultures way of sharing information has been transformed by this new medium.
As a communication major, I can appreciate Vin Crosbie's emphasis on the importance of multiple avenues of communication and idea sharing. I too feel as though this third "new medium" has completely revolutionized the future possibilities in creating a global village.
According to Crosbie there are three types of communication media; interpersonal (one to one), mass media (one to many), and a third "new medium" (many to many). The Internet has allowed for the sharing of ideas across the entire globe. Nearly everything is available online, and because of this, our cultures way of sharing information has been transformed by this new medium.
As a communication major, I can appreciate Vin Crosbie's emphasis on the importance of multiple avenues of communication and idea sharing. I too feel as though this third "new medium" has completely revolutionized the future possibilities in creating a global village.
Lecture 09/04/09
In today's class, we were asked the question, "What is new media?" To spark our imaginations, Bill presented to us, two "YouTube" videos. "Where the Hell is Matt?" and "Playing for Change" exemplified an important concept in New Media. This is that it is the idea that makes the two videos new media. The actual process and concepts are simple but the way in which the applications are used to inspire and influence culture is what makes them new media.
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