Technology in Dracula

Now that I have started thinking about technology and the invented mediums I can't stop picking it up in books I'm reading -

A quote from Dracula - 

'I feel so grateful to the man who invented the 'travellers typewriter' and to Mr Morris for getting this one for me. I should have felt quite astray doing the work if I had to write with a pen...'

Even Madam Mina in Dracula is guilty of laziness with new technologies! 

No more blogging today - just living

Jason Silvas - I like him & a little bit fancy him

"People have always been scared of new technologies. In the end we assimilate them and they improve our lives" 

"Every new technology unleashes a new form of expression that did did not exist before."  

Jason Silvas 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSJGTCW5JbM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I like the idea that homosapians have always investigated, wondered and dared to dream, That our creations have come about because we are a species that extends the boundaries. 

The Internet is only another medium which enables a new form of expression that we haven't had before. Yes it can be controlled or devalue our way of life from the past.......BUT it is new , exciting and is a canvas for our expression.

The message is only compromised in comparison with the mediums we have had before for example -  before the Internet people used the written word , which was itself deemed unworthy when compared to the norms before it.
    

I take back what I said about all humans hating change, some hate and others embrace..


I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere with this scary New Tech......by doing exactly that - absolutely embracing it! 

Who has the valid information.....?

What is valid?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cwIENissu8

So we've questioned the validity of writing, calculators, teachers, schools and everyone who give us information....

So is the Internet the problem? 

Or is it the validity of all information questionable?

It seems the medium has always been questioned yet the message remains the same - all humans hate change...

Random opportunities

Random opportunity that has just as randomly come my way - thought I would share for any of those interested...

How distinctive is Cornwall’s political culture?

The Institute of Cornish Studies (ICS) invites you to an oral history training seminar onWednesday 30^th October 2013 from 2 – 5pm in Peter Lanyon Seminar Room 3, Penryn Campus. This event is part of the Cornish Politics Research Programme looking at Political Behaviour and Traditions.

The Cornish Political Research Group was launched in March 2013 to stimulate research. Apart from promoting research through publications and a seminar series, the group will take the lead in creating a political resource including election leaflets, letters, photographs, film and oral history recordings. There will also be on-going analysis of election statistics including the results of Cornwall Council, European and Westminster elections. Researchers will focus on such themes as contemporary community governance, political traditions (including the impact of family, occupational and religious factors) and electoral comparisons between Cornwall and other regions of Britain and Europe.

The project is looking for volunteer interviewers who can help conduct interviews with individuals from across the political spectrum.Dr Garry Tregidga will be leading the session, covering the aims and objectives of the oral history component of the project. Advice on interview techniques, copyright forms and use of recording equipment will be provided during the seminar for those who would like to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you there. Please confirm if you would like to attend by emailing me oncornishstudies@exeter.ac.uk

Best wishes,

JaneChannon

Project Co-ordinator

Institute of Cornish Studies

College of Humanities

University of Exeter

Penryn Campus

Treliever Road

Penryn

Cornwall TR10 9EZ

Blogging L Plates

Here it goes.....

My first blogging experience...

If I'm honest I have yet to read 'the medium is the massage' & that is probably why I left new tech last week feeling like I wanted  the world to swallow me up. 

Researching around the subject of technology and us mere mortals I have found out the following quite concerning points - 

1. Apparently as technology advances it is feared we will be killed off by robots (great)

2. Humans must become a multicellular organism with computers to progress with the development of technology (right)

3. The fate of the human race is dependant on machines (okay)

4.As we evolve our muscles will weaken due to reliance on computers  (fab) 

5.A Short attention span will be developed from too much technological use - causing a lull in good literature & creativity (even better) 

Sounds all pretty positive to me!!?? 

On a more serious note I'll actually buy the book and read it- hopefully then I will be able to contribute without confusion...