Moderation In The Open Web
June 10, 2009 by alexanderhayes · Leave a Comment
As posted to EDNA today - link here
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“….As my partner frequently asks in relation to heavy-handed web filtering policies, “What are they afraid of?”….
They have lots to lose. In time “they” will see that they have much to gain.
The stream-constancy of open conversation is rapidly bringing about time-shifts in output expediency.
Take for instance #aupov09
How would you otherwise know of what occured where and when from any manner of walks of life and opinions on where waerable human computing is heading to ?
As Dr. MG Michael coined today…..what ethics are these ‘open’ or uber-surveillance modes having on our professional psyche and / or indeed perhaps the answers to our questions are simply answered by manner of active participation.
Looking forward to your inquiry 
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Even Smik09 remains accountable.
The Aftermath : Upskirting
April 2, 2009 by alexanderhayes · Leave a Comment
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Well….Leigh Blackall has returned home and we are now in full swing to getting the AUPOV 2009 Conference up and running.
Here’s what Leigh had to say on the matter of his visit…
From all accounts all three workshops conducted by Leigh and Geoff were a success in differing degrees and if nothing else it’s spurned people to think a little deeper on the concept of using POV in educational contexts.
Meanwhile Geoff and I are embroiled into discussions about whether there is value in offering any form of recordable media technologies as part of the EDUPOV suite. I’m of the opinion that we should be offering all and sundry whereas Geoff states;
“….geoff: there is no real educational context that justifies the use of something that has as its prime design feature pure covertness.”
What I’m trying to explore is that ANY technology that realizes a positive and appropriate educational outcome deserves to be marketed and showcased. We are not in the position to dictate what people choose to do with the technologies nor could we be held responsible for distributing technology which was used in any number of other myriad of ways that we’d not intended.
Like chewing gum. If we sell it are we then responsible for deposits underside of tables ?
Upskirting ? Swearing in the school yard ? Workplace assessors belittling apprentices in true Aussie style on YouTube ?
Nah…our job is to foster openness.
Let the chickens roam and try not to clip their wings.
Bionic POV : Cyborg Educator
March 7, 2009 by alexanderhayes · 1 Comment
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Finally ……..the side of POV I’m most interested in as an educator / artist….bionic sousveillance.
Internal human endoscope videography ;
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That and flight oriented wireless transmission POV;
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Look out for Eye Tap
Find out where social action meets military meets mayhem.
Chase down Steve Mann.