In an article in the July 18, 2010 issue of The New York Times Magazine about social media connection technologies (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc.) Clay Shirky, a New York University professor is quoted as saying “The loss of control you fear [in using these technologies] is already in the past. You do not actually control the message, and if you believe you control the message, it merely means you no longer understand what’s going on.” Makes sense – once you’ve posted the message you have no control over what is done with it in the digiverse. It brings to mind Marshall McLuhan’s statement that “the medium is the message”. Come to think of it, I don’t think we can say that we really control the medium either!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
digiverse vs. live professional performing arts
In this TED talk arts administrator Ben Cameron speaks eloquently of the battle between time spent accessing the digiverse and what that means for the time society is prepared to spend enjoying live professional performing arts.
TED describes this talk as follows: "Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts -- asking: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? ... he offers a bold look forward."
It's worth a watch: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ben_cameron_tedxyyc.html
TED describes this talk as follows: "Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts -- asking: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? ... he offers a bold look forward."
It's worth a watch: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ben_cameron_tedxyyc.html
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Deseo Bistro, a new restaurant in Winnipeg
(Note from GB: In July, 2011 Deseo Bistro moved to 696 Osborne Street, adjacent to the Park Theatre, on the North side.)
Had lunch today with a friend at Deseo Bistro, a new restaurant located in the Royal Albert Arm’s Hotel, 48 Albert Street, Winnipeg. It is a great restaurant albeit the space makes it seem like a little hole in the wall. But the food and service were fantastic. I expect it will eventually have to move to more elegant space that more befits the food and service. The menu is eclectic with Spanish influences. It wasn’t until after we had left that I realized from what little Spanish I know that the name is a neat play on words – this bistro is truly to be desired.
Had lunch today with a friend at Deseo Bistro, a new restaurant located in the Royal Albert Arm’s Hotel, 48 Albert Street, Winnipeg. It is a great restaurant albeit the space makes it seem like a little hole in the wall. But the food and service were fantastic. I expect it will eventually have to move to more elegant space that more befits the food and service. The menu is eclectic with Spanish influences. It wasn’t until after we had left that I realized from what little Spanish I know that the name is a neat play on words – this bistro is truly to be desired.
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