MEDIAST 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Public Space, Electronic Waste, Public Mobile
Document Summary
Blurring of boundaries between public and private + virtual and physical space. Privatized mobility = bring your home with you. Ambient awareness = use communication tech"s ubiquitous connectivity to maintain a sense of connection. People from the side of the world but still can have connection with them (without spatial limitation) Belief that tech override physical space, makes it private. Tech in public space can encourages people to go out. The rise of cyber cafe (offer free wi- ) > wi becomes a selling point. Rise of location media that rely on location to function. Explosion of haptic mobile hardware techs that bring more private space activities into the public. Mobile software apps provide radical customizability & on-the-go purchase. Primary (you must take with you when you go out): key, smartphone, wallet, tempo. Secondary (you want to take it but not that a must): book, water bottle. Shelter from engagement or for killing time.
