Monthly Archives for October 2016
DIY-VR Midterm: learn HOW TO KISS in VR
HOW TO KISS VR Presentation
HSF: TechnoloWitch
TechnoloWitch is a twitter-bot that casts spells and generates a new kind of tech language. Historically, witches have been symbols of female/queer power and a threat to the patriarchy. More recently, occult aesthetics and practices have been undergoing a resurgence and … Continue reading
DIY-VR: SENS VR Report
For my presentation with Nai-Chen, we chose the title S.E.N.S. VR – a virtual reality experience with graphic novel aesthetics. A mystery told in three ten-minute parts, the user follows (and sometimes becomes) a film noir detective as he follows a … Continue reading
DIY-VR: desireVR
https://itp.nyu.edu/classes/diy-vr-fall2016/2016/10/17/tingly-feels/
DIY-VR: Westworld
I watched the first two episodes of the new HBO series Westworld. Originally to take a break from school work, but quickly realized that it provides and interesting case study for immersive reality. In WW, an unnamed corporation has created … Continue reading
Understanding Networks: Wireshark Assignment
I did a couple different packet captures while figuring out how to use Wireshark. Doing it over the course of a couple hours made me appreciate the enormity of information passing through our networks – when I tried to shut … Continue reading
HSF: Assignment 4
So, I did end up doing a 180 and have now switched to working with Paula. We will be exploring the issue of diversity in tech, specifically focusing on gender equality in the workplace and how company culture influences the technology … Continue reading