Should Everything Be Open Source?

In the above video from PBS’s Idea Channel, Mike Rugnetta proposes the following seemingly radical idea: That everything, in particular instructions and information about manufacturing and technology, should be open source. But is this idea really all that radical? Because of the way today’s technologies are constantly growing and evolving, several aspects of our daily life… Continue reading Should Everything Be Open Source?

Illegal Arts – Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

As discussed in the above video, Diego Gonzales shares his story and his ideas about the ways in which graffiti can benefit societies and in particular young people. He says that graffiti, which is often regarded purely as vandalism, has an incredible power that can bring people joy, or help to portray unique ideas and political… Continue reading Illegal Arts – Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

Trans-modernist approaches to Sound/Music/Noice/Silence

In the above video from Idea Channel, the speaker explores the idea that musical chords do not inherently contain emotion, and that instead we are socialized to prescribe certain feelings and reactions to different notes and phrases. This theory lends itself well to the exploration of sound and music as seen in the trans-modernist movement, which… Continue reading Trans-modernist approaches to Sound/Music/Noice/Silence

Assignment 1 – Multimedia Object as Database/Interface

Based on my understanding, the idea of a multimedia object as a database refers to the way in which an object, be it a series of physical paintings or an interactive website, can act as a collection and presentation of information. For example, the Lourve museum offers online tours through an interactive database of its… Continue reading Assignment 1 – Multimedia Object as Database/Interface