Veteran printing industry consultant Frank Romano has produced an entertaining 15 minute video on the history of printing. Worth a look.
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15 Minute History of Printing
Sunday, September 28th, 2008Posted in culture, social, technology | No Comments »
Digital Intimacy? Ambient Awareness?
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Clive Thompson’s article, “Brave New World of Digital Intimacy” in the September 5, 2008 issue of the New York Times examines the changing social mores of the digital world. What exactly is “intimacy” in the public realm? How close can we feel to someone when our experience is mediated by a screen? Well worth a read.
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Grand Central Station Flash Mob
Monday, February 18th, 2008Thanks to Brian Moore for this link. Not sure if dynamic media played a role in this particular flash mob. Interesting example of harmless collusion.
Tags: flash mob, social
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Taking Play Seriously
Sunday, February 17th, 2008A fascinating look at the educational, social, and cultural aspects of “play”. Essential reading for anyone interested in physical interfaces, social interaction, and learning systems. Read it here.
Tags: learning, physical, play, social
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