Category Archives: Discussion

The Printing Press

Posted on February 6, 2009 by dave

Starting this week we will be turning to looking at theorists who have attempted to understand the way technology (as in specific technical artifacts) change media representation. First up is Eisenstein and the printing press. I will talk about the … Continue reading →

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Remediation Thursday

Posted on January 31, 2009 by dave

Thursday we will be discussing Bolter & Grusin’s book Remediation. You should read Part 1, and Part 3 as it is in these two chapters that they lay out the central argument. In Part 2 they look at several different … Continue reading →

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Last Class

Posted on November 28, 2008 by dave

For the last class, watch Zittrain’s presentation on The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It. This talk last roughly an hour, you can also watch him on the Colbert Report. After watching, post your comment here.

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Shirky—Everybody Post

Posted on November 16, 2008 by dave

Leave your thoughts regarding Clay Shirky’s book below. Given the ease of access to this book (compared to say Heidegger and Derrida) I would like to have more of a discussion about this reading. So, come to class prepared to … Continue reading →

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The Exploit

Posted on November 2, 2008 by dave

After reading The Exploit leave your thoughts below.

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Bruns Part Deux

Posted on October 28, 2008 by dave

Leave your thoughts on the second half of Bruns here.

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Beginning The Network

Posted on October 3, 2008 by dave

This Thursday we will move more explicitly to talking about Network Theory and reading texts that directly address what they see to be as the key changes brought about by networked knowledge. First up is Manuel Castells The Network Society. … Continue reading →

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Thinking Otherwise

Posted on September 25, 2008 by dave

Thursday we will discuss Thinking Otherwise. We will be discussing the entire book, make sure you read the conclusion in detail as much of the earlier chapters lead to his positions in the final one. Leave your comments/thoughts here.

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The Printing Press

Posted on September 5, 2008 by dave

Thursday we will be covering The Printing Press in Early Modern Europe. Focus your reading on Part I and the final chapter. Leave your discussion questions here. And a little humor for your weekend that Eisenstein might appreciate. Update: Check … Continue reading →

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Smart Mobs

Posted on August 21, 2008 by dave

Here is the first post for this blog. On Thursday the 28th of August we will meet for the second time and discuss Howard Rheingold’s Smart Mobs. After reading the book please post your response/question to the this post by … Continue reading →

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