08.12.2008
Big Brother’s favorite band?
Isn’t it interesting that in a day when so many complain that we are losing our rights and freedoms — scariest of all privacy — that those same folks are willing to be virtually “present” and found, and share their favorite color, music, fashion label, sexual preference, nickname, (ad infinitum) with a world of strangers, but not with BIG BROTHER.
Well, helloooooo…
If it’s out there for a sexually-undecided, cerulean-blue-loving, Dolce-and-Gabanna-wearing, The-Artist-listening, anorexic nicknamed Patte to see… then surely you must know what Barack Obama or John McCain (whichever wins) will be up late at night at the Presidential Residence doing. Yes, that’s right… sitting at Computer One, mouse moving, searching, scrolling — keeping an eye on Patte and you and me.
[ Actually I find the emerging field of "presence" both fascinating and important and will be writing more about it in a serious vein, soon. ]
Interestingly enough, I was having a conversation with a junior creative working for me, and she was just amazed at how many places online my personal information could be attained. But then again, for a professional like myself, “getting found” is almost certainly more important than staying on the sidelines.
So, I guess what I’m saying is, if you can’t beat ‘em, might as well use the technology for as much good as you can!