This is the conclusion of my thesis From Metaphysics to Metadata. Aesthetics and Politics of Interface. Click to read the first, second, and third part.
ABSTRACT [Or download the full PDF: NicolaBozzi_MP2MD_Conclusion]
In the conclusion of my work I give a few examples of how new stereotypes can be created and spread…
This is the third part of my thesis From Metaphysics to Metadata. Aesthetics and Politics of Interface. Check back to read the first part and the second part.
ABSTRACT [Or download the full PDF: NicolaBozzi_MP2MD_Figures]
In this chapter I define four main types of metadata and four stereotypical figures to exemplify each of them…
This is the second part of my thesis From Metaphysics to Metadata. Aesthetics and Politics of Interface. Here’s the first part.
ABSTRACT [Or download full PDF: NicolaBozzi_MP2MD_Channels]
Starting from the example of urban simulacra (in form of virtual environments, mapping applications, or augmented reality renderings), in this chapter I introduce how a virtual infrastructure actualizes into…
Starting from today, I will publish my thesis From Metaphysics to Metadata. Aesthetics and Politics of Interface on this blog. Since nobody wants to read some 70 pages in blog format, I’m attaching it in four separate PDFs introduced by as many short abstracts. So here it goes, I hope to receive some feedback.
INTRODUCTION – ABSTRACT [Download full PDF:…
Recently, a good friend of mine asked if he can leave a comment on Wikipedia’s page. This made me think how frequently used online platforms can shape our expectations toward other online platforms. Usually these expectations get detected by the platforms’ designers and they become available through the next platform’s upgrade. No surprise if soon Wikipedia enables comments. In…