A very interesting keynote from last years Gnomedex Conference featuring Amber Case - a name similar to mine in that we both feel strongly towards a certain Mann; Steve Mann. Aside from the UofT feedback loop, Case illuminated some evidence in social trends. She compares tools like knives to the invention of the computer, but clarifies a distinction between our physical tools (bones, knives and spacesuits) to our mental tools (internet, social networking). In a related interview for Technoccult, there is elaboration on how exactly she focuses her observations and the methods of induction used to make - what appear to me - sound conclusions. From this track record she has established a career as a tech consultant and has a pretty remarkable CV which makes me a little jealous and a lot inspired. Actually, as an undeclaredian I've taken some interesting lessons from the advice she gives at the end of the article.
I feel like I've got a burlap sack and I'm just stuffing it full of inspiration. Full of names and places. Of ideas.
Maybe this is sparked by Lena Dunham winning SXSW Best Trailer Award for her biopic shot on a DSLR or maybe it's all the Phillip Blooms out there egging me on, but I really want to capture this movement. I want to put all these burlap sack people together in the same documentary and reach out. An army of aware cyborgs.
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