Eric Rosenthal
Okay, not to overly criticize but Eric is certainly a super-bright individual but most of his lecture went wayyy over my head and was far too technical for me. Not to mention it was far too long. I'm sure it would be impossible for Eric to demonstrate some of the photography innovation he did but if the class could see the outcome of all of his hard work, I think it would have made the presentation a little more engaging.
What did interest me though, was how Eric brought in our data systems and method of storage into the presentation at the very end. I think this engaged the class exponentially more and led to a productive discussion towards the end of the class, and, evidently got everyone thinking about what would happen to all of our data. This is such an anthropological question but Eric tied in technology, namely the Internet into the issue. The discussion made me nostalgic for the time capsules I used to make with my siblings growing up that we would bury in the back yard. And raises the question of how will the future remember us? Too heavy of a question for me tonight but something to think about moving forward.
Piano Stairs
I think more initiatives like this should be implemented to make Americans more active. Wasn't this a video from an experiment done in Europe? In New York, we don't really have this problem as much because we're all forced to walk often but I know that in high school, I drove everywhere and I think this gives individuals some incentives. Also, if implemented in large consumer spaces (a mall is the first thing that comes to mind) it may encourage children to stop being so lazy. Piano stairs sort of has the reverse Project Natal effect...I'm a fan.
Erin McKean
Okay, so first off although we no longer work with Erin McKean I chose to send this to Cynthia because I think it's a really interesting fusion of old/new media.
In a few days, when everyone is finished with their blogs I am going to check out everyones thoughts/ideas/criticisms. Obviously, Wordnik is a startup and the technology is nowhere near perfect but I think Erin has a pretty good idea of where she wants to take the service.
I REALLY appreciate everyone's feedback on this and also hope that some of you implement Wordnik into your studying/online habits. *I know I'm gushing, but this is a major passion project for me so I'm glad everyone (seemed) engaged while watching Erin's video and enjoyed her talk. MOST IMPORTANTLY I urge you all to get in touch with your inner word-nerd!
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