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Explore the meaning of "pervasive, ubiquitous, and persistent" in mixed reality environments, and how continuous data capture and broadcasting shape our media influence. Discover the importance of individual differentiation and the risks of groupthink, while considering the need for substantive strategic and financial planning to facilitate global open science.
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UKOLN 30th Anniversary 10th April 2008 British Library, London UKOLN is supported by:
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one”. Albert Einstein (attributed)
What do “pervasive, ubiquitous and persistent“ really mean in mixed reality environments?
Our ability to both capture and broadcast data continuously is profound….
“It is the individual’s task to differentiate himself from all the others…..” C. G. Jung
Realising the wisdom of crowds is not without risk…..we must avoid groupthink…
“If you trust Google more than your doctor, then maybe its time to switch doctors….” Rosario & Cordova, Chasing Windmills
Substantive and co-ordinated strategic and financial planning is required to facilitate open science on a global scale…..
“What is a Web year now, about three months? And when people can browse around, discover new things, and download them fast, when we all have agents - then Web years could slip by before human beings can notice.” Tim Berners-Lee
UKOLN 30th Anniversary 10th April 2008 British Library, London UKOLN is supported by: