The Internet: Part I
Far from common belief the internet is not a mess of mindless blather.
Yet again due to Capatalist consumerism and itemisation, large sections of the internet have become haven for the corporate world - yet another medium to deprive humanity of space - free space. A corporate push into the trendy and stylish imaginings of merchandise, objects that are not necessary to life; but ARE a LIFESTYLE.
The internet is a fertile place for the growth of ideas and a global (post-structural discourse) of free information - without the burdening problems of identity.
How is it that the internet - the people who use such a device allow for a user pays environment. That licensing terms, agreements and conditions are fashioned on such nebulous creations such as code. Surely mathematical equations cannot be owned by anyone. Of course certain works can be admired and the diviner respected for what s/he is. In such similar vains that great mathematicians are recognised and become household names - so too are artists - and so (eventually) will be mathematicins (engineers if you will) of the virtual world. That is of course if they can maintain a certain user friendly access to their tools and allowed to freely express themselves.
"One must remember there are many forms globalisation can take - but not all are as damaging as the corporate globalisation that is taking place now"
- Noam Chomsky
'Manufacturing Consent'
Free Expression.
Corporate Greed.
Branding.
Mental Space.