Augmented Earth
We discussed this in class and I think a lot of people will think this is a HUGE infringement on privacy but with the Internet, and Google Earth and security cameras on every corner in NYC I feel like it is what it is. I personally don't feel like there's anything wrong with it. I think Augmented Earth can be used to help monitor illegal activities in a more efficient manor. I think the term privacy is totally subjective so for me, I just don't see any difference between this and Google Earth or Security Cameras. They have them in stadiums, parks in many urban areas anyhow so I don't think this is harmful. I feel like there will be a large part of the population that will be outraged if this is implemented nationally. Yes, it is sort of big-brother ish but I think the Internet is in ways too so it's definitely a double edge sword at times.
Decide for yourself here:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/10/01/nr.augmented.earth.cnn
10 Sites to Help You Navigate the New World of Music
I'm surprised this appeared on CNN and I have a hunch if it was featured in a more tech-savy or online pub like Gizmodo, CNET or TechCrunch it would have a different perception on what sites to use/the fate of the music industry.
See this TechCrunch post by Michael Arrington about the downfall of the music industry. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2009/10/01/nr.augmented.earth.cnn
I am really pro free music online. I always stream my music and (yes, I admit it) illegally have been downloading music for years. I don't think I've used iTunes since I was 14. Bad, illegal, I know, but I think that free content is where the web is taking us so I'm going with the flow on this one.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pandora and have the mobile application downloaded and use it every where I go. I hardly ever use my ipod. Another cool site - if anyone's interested is Indaba Music
http://www.indabamusic.com/ It's really awesome from the a dj/remix/composition perspective of music. It allows you to "remix" aspects of a song (piano, bass line, vocal melody etc) and compose other parts to create something new. It works as part social network part music service. Indaba also does promotions with artists (Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, and Weezer are some popular ones) that allow you to mix parts of their songs with whatever you create via the service.
The site hit mainstream when it was featured on the Colbert Report. Stephen Colbert used the service and recorded an audio clip of him speaking, and challenged viewers to remix his voice into a song and he'd play it on air.
Ladies and gents check it out: http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/217342/february-02-2009/dan-zaccagnino
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I love Pandora too! I think it's one of the best innovations that has happened to music. I find all kinds of new music on Pandora that I would otherwise have never heard and because of that I then actively search out the bands of songs I really enjoy. Even if I don't go out and buy the album, I've gone to a few concerts this way, and I think that if music is going to be free, it might as well work as free publicity for a ton of little indie bands that don't ever get radio play.
ReplyDeleteI think there are definitely pros and cons with the Augmented Earth software. I'm not really sure if will effect people's privacy directly, it's just unsettling to think that ANYONE can have access to public cameras.
ReplyDelete1. Does steampunk really have that much mainstream attention or are the followers of steampunk huge advocates for their culture and actively work towards publicizing their ideas?
ReplyDelete2. I agree with Sarah...I don't like people having access to public cameras. That's unsettling and quite creepy.