Go figure I am learning alot about Pop Culture! Never realized there was so much I would not have defined as pop culture. I leaned more toward 'mass culture' as pop culture, didn't think of 'common or folk culture' as pop. I also put much in the catagory of marketing and fads than pop culture. In the eighties I worked as a personal shopper in the very busy, popular denim/jeans business, for some customers to spend $1000 dollars or so fairly regularly was not unusual. I knew some clients bodies better than my own! I bring this up because the Pop Culture article mentions Levi's. Some people literally tried anything to fit into Levi's and not all bodies were made for the style they had then (not nearly as varied as Levi's styles today). We kept pliers on hand for (mostly) women who needed/wanted such help to pull up the zippers. Another Levi experience was with foriegners who'd come in with brand new, empty suitcases and want them filled with Levi's of various sizes. Unbelievable. I really enjoyed this article.
"McLuhanism" never know where our passions can lead us. I can see how one can become entrenched with how strong an influence electronic media is in our social, cultural and political lifes. Even with the 'rear view mirror" understanding we are unconsciously drawn to different beliefs and theories via todays media, not even recognizing the shift as it is happening. Tribal culture/society; Western Man; Gutenberg Man; Mechanical Culture- great view on evolution of our culture.
Love the "media is the message" label, it is and so many don't even know that's where not only their messages come from but also their thoughts and ideas especially if you spend an exhorbiant amount of time in front of the television as so many do. Kids and adults alike-so suceptible to subliminal messages. Great article.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
RE: Identifying the Argument
What is Larry Lessig’s conclusion?
That we not look to government, courts or legislation alone for answers, due to passivity, economic influence and corruption. He believes in a private solution- that we ‘legalize’ what it is to be young today and to realize the economic potential that exists. He is also reminding us of how similar situations in the past have been corrected and how we might use those as a guiding factor, i.e. comparing the case of BMI and ASCAP in late 30’s early 40’s. I feel Larry is suggesting adults become more familiar with kids and how
What reasons does he give for his conclusions?
His reasoning seems to be asking us to compare ourselves (same age groups) and the changes we experienced as kids, the arguments there in, like TV, computers, music… To take notice of those evolutionary times and how they benefit us today and that economically we did not falter. That taking down anything with copyright extremism or any form of copyright abolitionism is not common sense.
That democracy demands more from us and we cannot kill the instinct technology creates
What assumptions is he making in his argument?
He is assuming a lot about the artists/musicians whose work is being used for free, that the artists should make their work available freely therefore giving up their profit. Perhaps we need to hear a panel of artists and their opinions as they no doubt want to keep following their passions to create as well, and to learn to allow others the joy of that work. That BMI, having given artists the choice to be open gave technology an opportunity is an agreeable stance for business’ to take today.
Do you find Lessig’s argument convincing? Why or why not?
I find in convincing on paper and in words but cannot quite make the connection to any comfortable end.
I like the comparisons he makes to Suza and his fears, the trespass law and the broadcast industry however, this information does not supply anything concrete at all. I feel strongly that the artists and young people themselves must be involved and perhaps like all the IQ’s that came out of the woodwork and helped bring computers to where they are today, we will find answers with a broader perspective than what Lessig presented here.
That we not look to government, courts or legislation alone for answers, due to passivity, economic influence and corruption. He believes in a private solution- that we ‘legalize’ what it is to be young today and to realize the economic potential that exists. He is also reminding us of how similar situations in the past have been corrected and how we might use those as a guiding factor, i.e. comparing the case of BMI and ASCAP in late 30’s early 40’s. I feel Larry is suggesting adults become more familiar with kids and how
What reasons does he give for his conclusions?
His reasoning seems to be asking us to compare ourselves (same age groups) and the changes we experienced as kids, the arguments there in, like TV, computers, music… To take notice of those evolutionary times and how they benefit us today and that economically we did not falter. That taking down anything with copyright extremism or any form of copyright abolitionism is not common sense.
That democracy demands more from us and we cannot kill the instinct technology creates
What assumptions is he making in his argument?
He is assuming a lot about the artists/musicians whose work is being used for free, that the artists should make their work available freely therefore giving up their profit. Perhaps we need to hear a panel of artists and their opinions as they no doubt want to keep following their passions to create as well, and to learn to allow others the joy of that work. That BMI, having given artists the choice to be open gave technology an opportunity is an agreeable stance for business’ to take today.
Do you find Lessig’s argument convincing? Why or why not?
I find in convincing on paper and in words but cannot quite make the connection to any comfortable end.
I like the comparisons he makes to Suza and his fears, the trespass law and the broadcast industry however, this information does not supply anything concrete at all. I feel strongly that the artists and young people themselves must be involved and perhaps like all the IQ’s that came out of the woodwork and helped bring computers to where they are today, we will find answers with a broader perspective than what Lessig presented here.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Initial question for HUM 101 class...
I signed up to fulfill one of the requirements but chose HUM over others to learn critical thinking. I feel I am a critical thinker, probably not so much as this class defines it though. I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge and therefore my life and the people and things in my life already as well as what/who is come. It's an added gift to study Pop Culture, I am looking forward to that as well as learning blogging and videos and all else.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Learning how to blog
I chose 'treasurerascal' because those are the names of my cats, no pictures yet.
I need to get more familiar with the process of blogging.
I need to get more familiar with the process of blogging.
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