When we
picture a typical human being logging on to his or her computer, we instantly
assume that they just look on their Facebook page, tweet some of their friends,
or socially interact with anyone over the internet. What Aaron Kobler discussed
was the potential that us humans and today’s technology has using interfaces to
collaborate together and create some amazing projects. Excluding social media
sites, Kobler shows us that we can collaborate together in ways that were never
possible before.
I have never been one for
today’s technology. of course, it is obvious that technological advances
benefit us in multiple ways; however, when it comes to computers, I would
rather stay away. I see the majority of my friends and family chatting it up on
the social media sites, or watching viral videos which disappoints me for how
much these interfaces have consumed our time and concentration. The video i
just watched; however, has sparked a new way of thinking in me. Kobler's
presentation has shown me that we can collaborate over these interfaces to
create, invent, inspect, and inspire ideas. The Johnny Cash project wasn’t
created by one guy and his computer but thousands of fans and their own
individual artworks showing that they both are big fans of Johnny Cash and that
they have a talent for art. If we all could simulate a program where we can all
contribute to one idea made up of all of our very own passions and talents,
then our race could literally accomplish and discover anything.
When Kobler discussed us contributing
to something over an interface he meant that our interactions act as data that
can be researched, discussed, and used to formulate new ideas. The text message
output of New York data that was presented could be used by engineers to build
towers in specific locations, or sociologists to study how people interact with
one another. This project is just scratching the surface of what is possible
with human interactive data over interfaces, and I am surprised to say myself,
that I am eager to see what humanity can visualize next.
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