What is E-Lit? Blog Post One
I thought the author's description of how the book can be modified by adding tools to access new information, essentially transforming it into a computer, was interesting because I really appreciate the way information has become so accessible via technology. Prior to reading this, I had no idea that so much electronic literature was influenced by past artistic movements. The distinction made clear between e-books and e-lit really helped clear up the confusion I had with the term as well, but the term “born digital” emphasizes the importance of technology in the creation of the text. The descriptions of how a text can change and shift, either in form or nature, also remind me of how art has been shaped and influenced by technology, creating new art forms and genres of art within the context of technology, like turning a painting into a VR experience. I think this is just because art seems to be a hot topic when it comes to discussing how technology affects creative pursuits.
I am bringing to the table a further exploration of humanity affecting how technology is shaped and how technology, in turn, shapes human environments. Science fiction allows us to imagine a world aided and replaced by technology. Virtual reality has been a long-standing dream for educators, the video game industry, and the general populace as a stepping stone to enhancing our technological capabilities. An unintended result of technology aiding so much of our life is our dependence on it and our ability to allow the “fake” technological creation to stand as a substitute for the “real” thing. A study by University of Washington psychology professor Peter Kahn works to “understand the intersection of two modern phenomena: the destruction of nature, and the growth of technology” (Matei). Khan claims that allowing technology to take the place of nature - experiencing nature in VR, in photos, on tv, and in interior habitats - instead of the real thing allows humans to be complacent with the destruction of nature in the real world.
https://qz.com/1048433/technology-is-changing-our-relationship-with-nature-as-we-know-it
I love your response to this weeks reading! I was also surprised by how influential multimedia had been for the artistic movements as well. You highlighted some really great points in your post, putting emphasis on topics I thought were really important and interesting, and also bringing up VR which tied into our last classroom discussion was a great detail to add.
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting to see just how much technology has changed things over the years. I find it really helpful to have digital content included in my course materials. The point about VR was a good example of it in action.
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