Territories Of Practice: Technology And Perception (Notes From Initial Discussion)

I chose this topic understanding that "technology" could mean almost anything. Old or simple technology is still technology. Personally, my interest lies in modern technology, and (perhaps I am taking the topic title very literally here) how it affects the way we perceive our experiences. Time splits our experience up, and it is now easier than ever to meticulously organise our tasks. Social media affects what some youths expect to get out of parties and holidays: digital photographs have replaced stories (stories over 140 or so characters, in any case) and souvenirs as "proof." Improvements in transport affect how we perceive distance; it is less of an obstacle. Technology is a filter through which we see things, a tool to structure our lives, and a means to construct that which we perceive as "reality."