Locative Media & The City

I would say after Thursday's lecture, I'm a bit closer to getting a grip on the meanings and motivations behind the authors of the readings. I do find the fusion between tangibles and intangibles, the physical world, and the world of ones thoughts, perceptions and imagination interesting and yet confusing at times. Each receiving equal weight, if not leaning to the intangibles. A map is a product that historically holds a good deal of intergrity. When I think of a map, i think of something that is factual, strong, unbiased in ways. It is intended to guide and perhaps enlighten us to a better understanding of our environment. Mapping based on the subjective, interpretive analysis of others is bold.. Maybe that's a reason I had reactions of defensiveness to the concept. But it can operate on the same principles, and also brings in imagination, art , psychology, and so forth. Well, wanted to get the blogging off the ground after a rough couple weeks. Looking forward to more discovery. That's what is all about anyway.