Our relationship with technology is quite complex. In my opinion, there is a duality that exists wherein we both appreciate and fear technology in every moment of our interactions with it. I do believe the merits of technology are infinite, especially in fields such as medicine, communications, and of course- the arts. However, I am also a traditionalist and feel that for every technological advancement, there is a human cost- rather a cost of humanity. While I would not consider leaving my home without my iPhone, or not check my email at least twice a day- I am also constantly aware of the depreciation of aspects of my humanity such as my attention span, social skills, short-term memory, and my ever evaporating grasp of the english language.
That being said, I felt that the class discussion on our relationship with technology had a much more positive approach than what I usually experience. I was very excited to see words like “magic” up on the board. This class offers a space where I can focus on the benefits and possibilities that technology offers, and and attempt to abandon my concerns about devaluing traditional artmaking. I am very excited to not only explore the new media in this class, but also reassign the role technology plays in my life to create a more positive and productive art practice.
I read your entry as a nice description of learning: opening our mind to explore and to go beyond what we usually think, do, make.
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