I have a hunch that some of the most important research will be in an emergent field of network analysis. What potentials do you think it might have?
In the first video networks are turned into art. What role does aesthetics play in understanding? Does the fluff of art matter in a world faced by complex problems?
Aesthetics in art can either be literal or symbolic. In the context of these networks, I think it conveys a pattern discernable to the intelligent and appropriately trained eye. The aesthetics give a greater symbolic wholeness or sense of well-being than the same things organized in a different pattern, or in no visual pattern at all. There has been research done on the effects of aesthetics on education. The research has demonstrated that through aesthetics people can judge the credibility of things. Through art, it is possible to grasp those complex problems the world is faced by. Network analysis is important in project evaluation, and if those projects are presented aesthetically, the network analysis could become easier.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kenzie. I think network analysis has great potential. Network analysis allows for collaboration which will lead to people building off of other peoples ideas to solve problems. The great thing about aesthetics, specifically in art, is that a common language is not necessary to understand it. This will make it easy for people all around the world to work together through this network of ideas to solve problems.
ReplyDeleteI believe Network analysis will become a cutting edge tool in our quest for new knowledge and new information. The thing about aesthetics in understanding, is that aesthetics leads to many new perspectives. This is because of the many different ways people can and will interpret art. With these new perspectives, researchers will be able to access information they might not have considered before.
ReplyDeleteI think network analysis will definitely become a highly prevalent field in the future. Already big data analysis is being used in almost all parts of our everyday lives. From finding the terrorists among us to persuading us into buying things we don't need, algorithms are already beginning to run our lives, and I believe in the future their influence will only expand further. I believe algorithms will be able to circumvent the biases that so greatly plague the advances of humans. Algorithms aren't human and while many see the disadvantages in this, the advantages are probably much more numerous. Algorithms are not limited by the slowness and inaccuracy that humans deal with, this is why I think that network analysis has a huge potential in the future.
ReplyDeleteHey, algorithms and patterns already exist in the natural world. From the dispersal of pomegranate seeds to the decision process of predatory fish to the forage patterns of ants, systematic and traceable pathways are everywhere. Now, people are combining biology with computer science.
ReplyDeleteFor example, scientists have proposed a new hierarchical structured silicon anode design based on clustering patterns of seeds in pomegranates. Silicon is an attractive material for anodes in energy storage devices because it has ten times the theoretical capacity of its carbonaceous counterpart. Silicon anodes can be used in traditional lithium-ion batteries as a replacement for the dendrite-forming lithium metal anodes. The main challenges associated with silicon anodes are structural degradation and instability of the solid-electrolyte interphase caused by the large volume change during cycling, the occurrence of side reactions with the electrolyte, and the low volumetric capacity when the material size is reduced to a nanometre scale. The design that tackles all problems is inspired by the structure of a pomegranate, where single silicon nanoparticles are encapsulated by a conductive carbon layer that leaves enough room for expansion and contraction following lithiation and delithiation. An ensemble of these hybrid nanoparticles is then encapsulated by a thicker carbon layer in micrometre-size pouches to act as an electrolyte barrier. As a result of this hierarchical arrangement, the solid-electrolyte interphase remains stable and spatially confined, resulting in superior cyclability. ( Paraphrased from article courtesy of www.algorithmsinnature.org)
My point is, realizing the potential in aesthetic design is the future of innovation! Yay!
Wow, Miranda, that sounded super duper cool. Bioengineering is definitely a field that I predict will be even more vital to science in the near future, especially within the tech industry (just like your example).
ReplyDeleteFor me personally, aesthetics play an important role in everyday life. Without conscious design, the world would be an ugly place. People may talk all they like about the uselessness of arts programs, but I disagree. Art/Design play such important roles in our existence, however they often go unnoticed. This is due perhaps to the fact that the affects of an aesthetic sensibility are difficult to quantify. By this I mean that unlike math or science, one can't exactly say with certainty the physical, literal, importance of making things look nice. However, I hold that while aesthetics may have little "practical" importance, they provide an incredible amount of emotional importance. People are realizing more and more now that emotional health is as important as physical health, and I believe that aesthetics play a large role in that. By putting some effort in to making the world a more pleasant place, we're all provided with something that can't exactly be defined physically, however when something looks nice, it makes us all feel a bit better.
A conjecture such as this might be coined as hippie nonsense by some, but I honestly think that aesthetics have a legitimate and necessary position in our psyche.
Algorithms already have a dominant role in network analysis, and through further development, algorithms will continue to advance much quicker than society. For instance, the pharmacy created by algorithms which correctly filled over 2 million prescriptions, with no mistakes, compared to a pharmacy of humans would have made at least 20,000 mistakes goes to show the positive potential algorithms can have. However, this can also be seen as frightening, because we are creating something in which we do not always have control, we are beginning to adapt to these changes, rather than the algorithms adapting to us.
ReplyDeleteNetwork analysis and algorithms will most likely end up being the main means of innovation in the future. If an algorithm like the one Megan mentioned (pharmacy) can be that effective, imagine a network of medical algorithms with zero percent error! This prospect may seem frightening initially, but the reality is we are already using machines (robots, it could be said) in medical settings, and have been for a long time! The shift that would have to occur would be to extend the use of these machines from data collection (i.e. X-Rays and cat scans) to physical application. And as it turns out, the use of machines may even end up being safer than the use of actual human medical professionals. This same concept can be applied to self-driven cars, which have already been developed. These vehicles are driver-independent, and are ensured not to crash. Obviously, such concepts have a long way to go before they will be able to hit the market, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them become relevant within my lifetime.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the logician in me would rush to say otherwise, I actually believe that æsthetic understanding can lead to a much greater conceptual understanding (through channels not necessarily conscious) simply because the human mind is predisposed to understanding symbolic concepts. Think of the GPU, which as a processing unit is built to much easier perform the sorts of calculations which are necessary for graphics rendering. It is smoother to think of "love" as a symbolic concept than it is to force formal logic or mathematics into the human mind, because those sort of simple calculations which a computer can perform easily are not hard-wired into the mind like æsthetics are. Thus, if a formal proposition is accompanied by an æsthetic representation, in art or whatever, understanding comes easier.
ReplyDeleteNetwork analysis is nothing truly new. Human brains work off of network analysis, making decisions based on what has happened repeatedly in similar situations throughout the entirety of time known by the analyzer. The same is true in any scientific discipline. Economics looks at aggregate trends, Psychology at general human tendencies, Physics at the general behavior of matter, etc. Network analysis merely steps this process up a "notch." Thus, I am all but certain in will be both highly visible and valuable in the coming years and decades.
ReplyDeleteAesthetics play a vital role in what understanding means. Though it is true no two people consider the exact same things to be art, nor like the same works of art, nor derive the same meaning from a work of art, how one reacts to aesthetically pleasing or aesthetically disappointing works says much about that persons understanding. If sciences, maths and languages are collections of various types of knowledge, art is the expression of that knowledge according to a specific person's view.
Personally, without aesthetics I am not sure that I would be able understand many concepts of knowledge as I am an extremely visually oriented learner.Especially with all of the technology available today, these aesthetics are incredibly more intricate and accurate that can portray even the most complex theories in a way that can increase understanding for a much larger audience. As technology continues to become more advanced, we are able to see how algorithms and patterns can be applicable to almost everything that was seen as impossible before.
ReplyDeleteOh my, everyone sounds so smart. I don't really know how to sugar coat this with fancy words and concepts, not that any of you are but I think I would have to to sound half as intelligent. I believe that the magic in the Arts comes from what it is able to conceal. The Arts are incredibly important as network analysis and advancements are made in our lives. Artists have the capacity to take the brain to magical, peaceful, different worlds. As the world progresses it's comforting to know that there is always an escape.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteIn today's society everything changes so fast, and aesthetics are a vital part of these changes. Without aesthetics a project can not be creatively innovated/successful. Aesthetics is what makes perspective, it's what changes and helps ideas grow and become more complex. Without these complexities an idea/project would not succeed. People who have the creativity and will to go outside of their box and see unique ways of viewing aesthetics will be the ones to help other grasp ideas and succeed. Artist do this by using their minds in a way to escape. They take what they know and expand to create something unique, something with beauty that can be interpreted in many different ways of understanding.
ReplyDeleteAs our knowledge grows globally, our world in turn shrinks. What used to be a several day trip can now be done in a few hours. Information regarding various cultures and fields is easily and readily accessible at the click of a button. As each society and field bridges gaps in their work due to increased technology and time, we start to question how different fields interact with one another. Eventually several fields will become collective, as they should have always been seen. For example, history relies on psychology and science; science relies on math, math relies on accumulative knowledge over history. One can not exist without the other.
ReplyDeleteFor many people, myself included, demonstrative teaching is one of the most beneficial forms of conveying a message. Aesthetics, which pertains to both a visual outline of something AND the level of beauty/grace/pleasure with which it is presented can attribute someone to gain a deeper understanding of a certain phenomena. "Fluff" as related to art matters greatly in a world of complex problems. It presents a creative outlet for many and can be used scientifically to convey messages and communicably to connect peoples. The goal of all of this is to broaden and networks one's knowledge for a greater understanding of processes and how processes interact with one another.
Jonathan-
ReplyDeleteI find interesting and fascinating the way in A Visual History of Human Knowledge how Manuel explains the trees and how they are power visual metaphors for the human race to want order. I never thought of why we put in order the way we do, but when he said that we have a tendency of wanting to put powerful beings above us then those with lesser power then the other and so forth. It is our way of wanting to put things in order and how we want to understand ourselves and knowledge.
Because I am a hands-on/ visual learner I believe aesthetics play a major role in my understanding of the world. I think that many other people are visual learners as well and so throughout time art has been a way to express ideas as well as learn concepts of knowledge. As art is becoming increasingly more complex, and can display a concept with simplicity that allows the observer to understand it with ease, we are now able to visualize and organize data in a much more complex fashion. This is a great thing for the visual learners. As a side note, I thought the third video was pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteWhile aesthetics are not necessarily crucial, I do believe them to be important. While I do not necessarily need a visual representation, I know many people who do, and there is absolutely no reason to exclude them. Aesthetics are becoming more valued as technology becomes more sophisticated. This is a situation that exists within multiple disciplines, as extra content such as aesthetics, and quality storytelling when it comes to movies, are becoming more prominent it is becoming less acceptable to have such bare-bones submissions as what existed before. Just look at the first windows operating system versus the Windows 10. Windows 10 allows for a more spacial view of the system, whereas the original required digging to find hardly anything. Also, I found the third video to be exceptionally interesting, but also worrying. After all, where does free will fit into algorithmic life?
ReplyDeleteIf algorithms can preform tasks without any errors there is not doubt that algorithms will take over. This thought is terrifying because where do humans belong if we no longer take part in the function of society. We often try to answer whether or not we are significant in the universe but that does not even matter if we become insignificant on our very own planet. However its understandable though… why choose a human that makes many mistakes which goes with the saying “we are only human” over a computer that can make no mistakes and perform the task more efficiently. Our society would turn upside down but for the better or worse?
ReplyDeleteAlgorithms will definitely take over society, and turn it upside down, but I don't think humans will adapt enough to accept, for example, a "machine doctor." I think humans will draw a line between algorithms and need for human connection and compassion. Although these "machine doctors" can be incredibly accurate in diagnosis, treatment plans and prescriptions it has been continually proven that humans need to establish relationships with compassion to live a positive and healthy lifestyle. If humans are only establishing these relationships with algorithms, ultimately they will turn into robots too. I could be wrong, but I don't see this happening in the foreseeable future.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteNetwork analysis is everywhere and is becoming more and more common as we discover new things and connect complex, related ideas together to form bigger systems. I few are able to look off someone else's work and can relate our findings to theirs, almost as a building block system, we can create an idea or solution that is even larger, newer and more precise. By using a network system, we are also able to see what worked, what was accepted/rejected and we are able to take these findings and move on from stagnant ideas that didn't progress of led to dead ends. Then we can develop new, useful research. Aesthetics are very useful in networking systems because the systems can become very confusing ad crammed with information. By using art to illustrate what the ideas are and what they mean we can decipher what the network is saying. Also for many people art is a language that is easily understood and is a way of universally connecting.
ReplyDeleteI believe that aesthetics play a large role in our understanding of things. As many of my peers have stated, there are different types of learners and some people can more easily store and keep information if it is seen visually. And even more so I think that the more interesting something comes off as or the more inclined to your tastes(aesthetics) it is the more likely you are to remember it. Even more so we are living in an age that is becoming more and more catered to the "aesthetics", people are become famous or being placed on a pedestal simply due to the fact that they do or create something that looks nice to us, so why not do the same with information.
ReplyDeleteI remember learning as a third grader, that some people are visual learners, others are listening learners, while others are hands-on learners. These videos made me think of that, and how aesthetics can make such a big difference in trying to gain knowledge. These videos show how now people seem to be learning more in art, whereas many may believe we are turning everything into algorithms.
ReplyDeleteWhen we had that long lesson on the multiverse, and cosmic cheese, I kept thinking about how crazy it would be to find out that in another galaxy, there's another me, doing the exact same things I'm doing. Starting a the screen clicking away, thinking the same things as me. But maybe, in their life, there's no tomatoes on the table, which changes their life in the smallest way. And in another universe, there's another me, but instead of tomatoes, there's beans.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I personally know about aesthetics from experience, I believe that they can greatly deepen our understanding of the world around us. By learning through what we see, we are able to learn in a way that is not so concrete and black and white. The way each individual sees something depends on their perspective and background and certain images trigger different emotions and thought processes in each individual person. I think that art is a great way to break down the world's problems because the messages can be so subliminal but so powerful when seen. Just hearing about a tragic event does not even come close to seeing horrific images of it. The words create mental pictures but the art carries so much more feeling and emotion in a way that inspires change. It IS proven that art is one of the most successful ways to spread ideas, such as propaganda pieces and street art.
ReplyDeleteThe fluff of art matters in a world faced by complex problems because life would be horrible without any fluff. Could you imagine going to the same grey office, looking at papers day in and day out with no art or any other “fluff” that would be boring and you would lose so much motivation. Not only that but art can inspire people, for example if you consider literature art, it can add new ways that art has helped society. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” helped us get rid of slavery for one example.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI feel like aesthetics is very important in learning, we have all taken a class or had a unit in a class that’s very dry. Many of us also don’t remember much from that class. For example one of the most boring units that I have learned about was populists in the 29th century and I barely remember anything from that unit, but if I had tried to make it more fun I’m sure I would remember more.
ReplyDeleteNetwork analysis has some interesting components to it, and I think it has a lot of potential in relation to understanding the full extent of the interconnection of the universe. Networks can allow us to analyze a vast array of subjects and to see how similar they actually are. They are fascinating and confusing, and provide insight into the activities and fluidity of the brain. They have the ability to advance science and mathematics, not to mention social conventions, in ways never seen before. One vitally important element of them is algorithms. They are frightfully effective and unpredictable, and they will most likely play a major role in the development of society and how its network connects. Algorithms are scary because we don't know how they will affect us, and to what extent they will help or harm. They are also pushing the boundaries of technological norms and extending their reach in to "human activities", which alarms people. Ultimately I think the role of not algorithms, but people will be questioned in the future.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI feel like this idea of the meeting point of art and physics brings up an interesting question; to what extent can models, theories, or skills of one discipline such as science or history be usefully applied to others? I can see a number of examples of overlap in the disciplines that are closely related of course, such as the impossibility of understanding physics without a strong understanding of math. However there are other more interesting and maybe unconventional ways to consider the utility of one area's base skills to another. For example my parents, who are English professors, love to talk about occasions where they hear of someone with an English degree doing something great (other than teaching English.) A lot of the stories I've heard from them in my life surprised me, students who go on to be editors of science or medical journals, people who excel in law school, people who work in business and promotion, etc., all jobs in which strong writing skills are invaluable. Writing is one of the very applicable-across-many-disciplines tools that some people can dedicate their whole lives to. For people in other professions being better at writing might be the skill set to set you apart from your rival for an internship, or whatever else.
ReplyDeleteProblem solving is another skill that I think can be developed through all of the disciplines in a variety of ways. Math teaches us how to analyze problems, to break them into parts and rules and theories that we understand to make them more palatable to the human mind. Science teaches us the importance of planning, observing, and considering at every step of solving an issue or considering a new idea. History, both personal and human, allow us to consider what has or hasn't functioned as a solution in the past and to better inform our current and future decisions, etc. By taking a practical skill such as problem solving in any given discipline, and pairing it down to its core by removing technicality we can learn some pretty universal concepts from any given subject.
Aesthetics is universal in that it doesn't depend on language to express it. Its important to understanding because it can be interpreted in any way in relation to each individual person. The principles of aesthetics can help people to understand the beauty of networks around them, and I think they have a place in the complexities of life. They can help to put a personal twist on things, explaining the confusing aspects with beauty and color, not just in black and white.
ReplyDeleteI think that many people underestimate the power of algorithms. Last year, we watched this video about how algorithms could evolve into something astronomically more intelligent than us as a species and it is quite terrifying to think about. Computers have the ability to do so much more than we have ever imagined and we would have no way to control them. For that reason, I believe that algorithms and becoming a master of creating and understanding them is so important, as an answer to the question posed.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to add another idea to the power of art. Art is a human creation; while few animals have shown artistic ability through teaching, humans have created and cultivated art into what it is today. Going back to the whole "supercomputer" idea, imagine a computer creating art. Since art is such an abstract concept and so deeply personal, would an algorithm be able to reflect those ideas and the symbolism that comes with art? This, to me, seems to deepen the meaning and importance of art, because humans are the only ones who can truly create art with meaning and depth. If computers did take over the world and all, art would be a sure fire way to control some form of intelligence.
Network analysis has a lot of potential for being the next big field that students and scientists aspire to study. It seems that networks are in almost every aspect of our lives now, especially with the recent emergence of the internet and other technology that is of easy access for most people. Network theory could describe very large scales, such as the universe (or multiverse) and very small scales such as the connection one's brain is making with memories or events in their life. I believe that this yields enormous potential for network analysis because networks show the relationship between many things, and by analyzing such relationships, one can discover a lot about the world on the specific scale as well as a large and general scale. For example, if there are a lot of clusters around a common interest in a network comparing shopping sprees in the United States, that could tell the analyst what the most current, popular item is.
ReplyDeleteArt also plays an important role in network analysis. Art puts network analysis on a more equal playing field. i.e., art gives everybody the opportunity to interpret something the way they want to. If network analysis was portrayed as an art form, everybody would be able to look at it ad get something out of it instead of just scientists. Art allows the artist to express his/her feelings through the art itself, so if feelings and ideas were expressed through network analysis, this could open it up to become common knowledge that is up to interpretation, rather than specific to a field of study.
ReplyDeleteI, obviously, am a huge advocate for the power of the arts in all forms, and all purposes. It helps us comprehend the incomprehensible, express the inexpressible, and explain the inexplicable. This of course, is a huge tool for network analysis and other forms of hard sciences that have difficulty expressing the sheer magnitude of their ideas. That being said, I think there is a give and take in between them, as one thrives on specificity while the other thrives on variation. Therefore, you cannot have both exist in the same level in the same paradigm. And so while they both help each other, they both detract from each other as well, and I think, have difficulty living in harmony in some situations.
ReplyDeleteTo me, the most striking portion of the first Ted Talk, "Manuel Lima: A Visual History" was the end. The quote from Bruce Mau, "When everything is connected to everything else, for better or for worse, everything matters." I think this is an extremely astute way to articulate the problem, that we as explorers of knowledge so frequently face, and that is, the quest for a comprehensive exploration of the ways in which everything is connected. This is where aesthetics come in. "What role does aesthetics play in understanding?" Aesthetics are not everything when it comes to understanding, but they are irrevocably important all the same. In order to grasp a concept, the vast majority of us must first be able to conceptualize it in an comprehensible manner. In order to do this, aesthetics must first cater to our forms of understanding. For this reason, I do believe that aesthetics, on an individualized level are exceedingly important. It is a cliche but I believe it rings true all the same: "Find what works for you." Frequently, in order to begin to understand something you must be able to break it down into a certain quality and quantity which pleases your brain. For example: each individual has their own form of note taking, each individual has their own way in which they most like things to be represented. Such is the nature of learning, and thereby knowledge. It is comparable to the forms of intelligence. People learn in different ways just as they retain the information they have gained in different ways.
ReplyDeleteThe "fluff" of art of course maters in our world of complex problems. How many times do we take things and over analyze, overthink and over consider them? It is all too often the nature of the human brain which makes things complex, rather than the nature of the thing itself. Thus, this "fluff" found in artistic expression can frequently help us to simplify complexities rather than add to the muddled manner of them. If you can remove analytical, scientific practicalities from that which is complex and instead view it in a romantic way, in a way which illuminates the beauty of complexity and which allows the mind to remove itself and just, simply appreciate knowledge, complexities suddenly become more accessible and thus dismissing the "fluff" of artistic endeavors would be a grand mistake.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I understand, aesthetics in art is a way to visually and mentally appeal to the viewer, reaching their mind, getting the viewer to think critically about concepts like beauty, the sublime, the comic, etc. In this way, art is a vessel through which information can be given and explained to humans. I believe that our minds are wired to view the interactions between various concepts. These aesthetics in art exercise this mindset, allowing the viewer to see a visual representation of data and concepts that are collected, giving the viewer an additional viewpoint regarding the knowledge present. As well as appealing to the viewer’s emotional side of the brain, the aesthetics stimulate those processes to give the brain a chance to analyze the data in different ways and present the data in a somewhat relatable way, appealing to human emotions.
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly believe that some of the most important research will be in the field of network analysis. I feel that network analysis is a way for our society to make sense of mass quantities of raw data and extrapolate on that data, creating additional hypothesis that will be tested. Our society has always analyzed data in some way, and I feel that this new technology is giving society a breakthrough; that society will be able to process data and look at it from many more viewpoints and portrayals, giving analyzers greater opportunities to make use of said data. Hence, the researchers will be able to create many more hypotheses and conclusions regarding the data, which will lead to the further pursuit of desired knowledge within that topic. Regarding algorithms, algorithms will be able to do everyday tasks of humans, even feeding off one another, possibly easing the life of humans in general.
ReplyDeleteAs our knowledge grows globally, our world in turn shrinks. What used to be a several day trip can now be done in a few hours. Information regarding various cultures and fields is easily and readily accessible at the click of a button. As each society and field bridges gaps in their work due to increased technology and time, we start to question how different fields interact with one another. Eventually several fields will become collective, as they should have always been seen. For example, history relies on psychology and science; science relies on math, math relies on accumulative knowledge over history. One can not exist without the other.
ReplyDeleteFor many people, myself included, demonstrative teaching is one of the most beneficial forms of conveying a message. Aesthetics, which pertains to both a visual outline of something AND the level of beauty/grace/pleasure with which it is presented can attribute someone to gain a deeper understanding of a certain phenomena. "Fluff" as related to art matters greatly in a world of complex problems. It presents a creative outlet for many and can be used scientifically to convey messages and communicably to connect peoples. The goal of all of this is to broaden and networks one's knowledge for a greater understanding of processes and how processes interact with one another.
ReplyDeleteThe so called "Fluff" or art adds and interesting dynamic to science. Science needs to intrigue people so they are encouraged to dig deeper. Art combined with science provides that encouragement.
ReplyDeleteArt also helps to simplify things we cannot comprehend. For example, in TOK, Mr.Christopher will demonstrate a complex theory by showing a picture of cheese.
ReplyDeleteArt also helps to simplify things we cannot comprehend. For example, in TOK, Mr.Christopher will demonstrate a complex theory by showing a picture of cheese.
ReplyDeleteArt also helps to simplify things we cannot comprehend. For example, in TOK, Mr.Christopher will demonstrate a complex theory by showing a picture of cheese.
ReplyDeleteArt, or aesthetics, is how we comprehend things that are hard to understand. Art is a great bridge from the unknown to the known, it gives us comparison, makes things make sense. In anything that people get excited about, there has to be a certain level of appeal to the duller senses, be it a colorful front page of a newspaper, or a beautifully designed working environment, art and aesthetics, while maybe not the meat of an idea, is absolutely essential to its success.
ReplyDeleteI am of the opinion that humans, as a whole, are not very smart. On an individual basis, yes, we are smart, but as a collective, we're squeamish, stupid, and inconsistent. Actually, there is one thing we are consistent at, and it's being dumb. This is where aesthetics makes its money. Everybody likes something that looks appealing, at least for a second or two. This is how art and aesthetics creates such a huge amount of our culture. If the iPhone had been an ugly brown box, that came in a paper bag, but had the same exact capabilities, the world would be a very different place, because nobody would have ever bought an iPhone, and there wouldn't have been such a major cultural shift. This is an example of how the idiotic masses, swayed by a pretty looking ell phone can change things on a large scale.
ReplyDelete