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KinoKonzert: ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’
On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of attending an event for the 100th anniversary of the famous German expressionist film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Kabinet des Dr. Caligari) by director Robert Wiene. As a part of its KinoKonzert series, the Goethe-Institut in Australia invites composers and artists to play original scores in time with various silent films on the big screen.
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14. Are You an Automaton?
Algorithms surround us in the technology that we use, the systems in which we work and even in the way that we approach everyday tasks. As we become more rational and process-driven in our lives, are we losing something more human about ourselves? Notes
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PhD Journal Entry 9: For the Rest of Us?
The most enjoyable aspect of my PhD research so far has been the discovery of myriad different perspectives on the history of technology, written by a range of media ecologists. Occasionally, in such reading, I have discovered a study or views that challenge my preconceived ideas or in one particular recent case, have even challenged
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Rumination 65: Gyros Distortion Field
In our non-stop, interconnected world of social media and instant messaging, we’re used to being bombarded with images and advertising. Even if we leave networks or try to look away, we’re still subjected to content by those around us. Maybe it’s the fellow commuter who’s watching YouTube in the train seat next to you or
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13. Rage Against the Video
Music videos are something that we take for granted; if a new single is released, then it comes with a video clip too. Given that we’re generally motivated to follow artists for their audio, what effect or influence does the video component have on us today? Notes
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App Review: Front and Center + SwitchGlass
Every once in a while, a revolutionary app comes along that changes everything. Well this time, for me, it has been two different (and seemingly very simple) apps that work together in perfect harmony. Developed by John Siracusa of Accidental Tech Podcast (ATP), these two great apps are called Front and Center and SwitchGlass. To
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12. Why Do We Collect Things?
Collecting things is a very human thing to do… but why do we do it? After a significant and personal family event, Martin reconsiders the accepted habit of accumulating stuff—whether purchased or inherited from loved ones. Notes
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11. Unexpected Friendship
Making friends with others as an adult is quite different from making friends as a kid. This week, Martin reflects on the experience of making a new friend beyond the typical context of school, university or work. Notes
Lounge Ruminator
by Martin Feld
Lounge Ruminator 