“An interface can be a powerful narrative device. And as we collect more and more personally and socially relevant data, we have an opportunity, and maybe even an obligation, to maintain [our] humanity and tell some amazing stories.” (Aaron Koblin)
Continuing our investigation of Aaron Koblins works I had a look at this TED.com talk posted on May 2011.
The core of what he speaks about is encapsulated in the quote above. Not only can we use relevant data that the web provides to tell our story much like print in the 19th century and cinema in the 20th century but we have an obligation to. Also by getting a mass of people to particpate not only does it create interesting content but it also gives it a whole new meaning and relevance. This all acts to give the work a life that it could not have if it were a single person working on it.
He details a number of stunning mass participation projects that he has done with the help of other talented programmers such as Ricardo Cabello aka Mr.doob. He may be another person we should look at.
Ricardo has done some really great work that can be checked out at his website at the address below.
Aaron and his associates are definitely our role models for the new direction our project is taken. Their catalogue of work will also act as our inspiration and guide.