11.14.2017
- In the Sagrada Familia article, there’s mention of how the original intent of Gaudi is being preserved through his notes and sketches. But the authors also acknowledge that there are places where the original notes are simply sketches. This question of intent vs execution is becoming important in conservation discussions as well. Is it more important to use the original materials and methods of craft in recreating a space or an artifact, or is a replica that does the job just as well (or better) suitable and appropriate? How does one make the decision between the two?
- RFID technologies are already pervasive, part of our daily experience. I’m not so concerned about the individual tracking that this enables (the convenience of swiping an ID card to enter my building in downtown Brooklyn outweighs the hassle of talking to security guards everytime I want to enter my office in Manhattan), but in the aggregate there are security issues. Looking at subway use, payment information from my phone, building access, etc. these digital breadcrumbs are information that can be used to identify me and monitor my life. We want interoperability across systems, but we want to retain control of this information as well. How do we strike a balance between the two?
- With the ability to rapidly produce objects from 3d models with plotters and 3d Printers and laser cutters, what use is there for traditional crafts? Do we ascribe more “meaning” or significance to an object that is made my hand vs one that is created through digital fabrication (whether it is an edition of one, or an assembly line object)? Why is this, and does it matter?
