In the past few weeks The Guardian has published a few articles that I generally refer to as ‘Our Digital Future’. These are important takes on the future of digital consumption, archiving, and rules, which, in my opinion, everyone should read and consider.
Cory Doctorow tells us that… the corporation is endangering its own future by letting the Hollywood studios set the rules for its HD broadcasts.
Steve Plunkett explains how milestones such as Project Canvas will bring together broadcast television and online media.
Victor Keegan on The issue of copyright is a global nightmare for anyone interested in digital preservation.
and also:
Cory Doctorow asks in part 2 of his article: Is crippling our sets, and handing over our cultural regulation to a foreign cartel, the best way to get viewers switched on to high-definition?
*** Update: a new article has been added.
John Naughton writes in The Observer:
The web may be global but sovereign states still make up the rules.
– Let me know what you think.
University of the Arts – Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Twenty years ago, in April 1989, Central School of Arts and Crafts (est. 1896) and Saint Martins College of Art (est. 1854) merged into what is now called Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (CSM).
On Monday, I went to a panel at the college’s Cochrane Theatre, celebrating the 20 years since the union. Geoff Fowle, former director of the Graphic Design course, hosted the panel of graduates from the last 20 years, who discussed their experiences before, during and after studying at CSM.
After the panel, we were invited to a reception with Geoff and other members of staff and alumni, which lead to some interesting discussions. While sipping our drinks, my tutor asked my opinion on the university website. This was a very thought-provoking question and I wanted to share my ideas here. [click to continue…]
Today’s featured band is ”Formerly New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo”, AKA Flight of the Conchords, or - Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.
They are witty, funny, honest, and have a great observations on life…
The duo’s comedy and music became first the basis of a BBC radio series and then an American television series [HBO], which premiered in 2007, also called Flight of the Conchords.
The song I attached is called ‘Ladies of the World’, from their studio album, released in April 2008, and is just great (and very sexy…)
Listen to their words, watch the videos, enjoy the music…
Flight of the Conchords -- Ladies of the World
Here are some videos…
Robots (The Humans are Dead) -- Early Live version….
The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room) -- song starts at 00:40
Ladies of the World:
Enjoy!
