maximus otter
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"...the term ‘infrasomatization’ (Berry 2016) which he defines as the production of constitutive infrastructures; specifically the way that digital algorithms are deployed and change existing infrastructures, and how they alter rationalities by introducing computational interdependencies and structural brittleness into our systems..."
I think that there's a subtle but important distinction between popularisation and dumbing-down. I thoroughly enjoyed Time Team; for me, it was unmissable telly. Was I aware that things often didn't occur exactly as depicted on screen? Duh! It served its purpose, however, by keeping archaeology in the public eye in an entertaining, intelligent and informative way.
I agree entirely with brother Coal (above) however, when it comes to space and resources being wasted by museums pandering to fads of the moment. I grit my teeth when I walk past displays which squander irreplaceable floor space in hectoring us about the PC red-button cause du jour.
Further still off-topic: "Interactive" exhibits for kids. No. Just no. For me, one of the last great delights of this country is our tradition of free museums. The Victorians believed that exposing the minds of all to the treasures of the past, and to intelligent comment on said treasures, could elevate people. I agree wholeheartedly. Exposing quiet seekers after knowledge to other people's hyperactive, overcaffeinated, indulged little lords and madames? Not so much.
maximus otter
I think that there's a subtle but important distinction between popularisation and dumbing-down. I thoroughly enjoyed Time Team; for me, it was unmissable telly. Was I aware that things often didn't occur exactly as depicted on screen? Duh! It served its purpose, however, by keeping archaeology in the public eye in an entertaining, intelligent and informative way.
I agree entirely with brother Coal (above) however, when it comes to space and resources being wasted by museums pandering to fads of the moment. I grit my teeth when I walk past displays which squander irreplaceable floor space in hectoring us about the PC red-button cause du jour.
Further still off-topic: "Interactive" exhibits for kids. No. Just no. For me, one of the last great delights of this country is our tradition of free museums. The Victorians believed that exposing the minds of all to the treasures of the past, and to intelligent comment on said treasures, could elevate people. I agree wholeheartedly. Exposing quiet seekers after knowledge to other people's hyperactive, overcaffeinated, indulged little lords and madames? Not so much.
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