Content vs connectivity
In a deliberately provocative presentation on 13 May, Professor Christo Doherty of Wits University’s Digital Arts department opened the Digital Media For Broadcasters Conference at the Wanderer’s Club in Johannesburg by stating that where the Internet is concerned, content is NOT king.
For decades broadcasters and content producers have adhered to the adage that content is king. Doherty made the point that in the digital age of new media, connectivity is king.
“We’re all learning how to live in the connected world. The idea of this conference is to pose questions about the nature of the Internet as a communications tool. I think we need to raise controversy on this subject because no-one really knows what’s going on,” said Doherty.
In closing Doherty maintained that broadcasters should realise that the networked world is both anti-hierarchical and against commercialism.
See full story and report on the Digital Media for Broadcasters Conference in the June issue of Screen Africa.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Any chance of a full transcript of Christos talk?
May 24th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
sadly, no full transcript exists. the presentation was an oral delivery supported by powerpoint images for emphasis. - christo