Sunday, September 9, 2012

Missing histories


Today, we're able to record anything and everything. Why do phones come with cameras, voice recorders, note-taking applications, and many more? Though higher-end cameras can run into the thousands of dollars, many people today opt for a lower-end, yet entirely functional "point-and-shoot," in order to record memories wherever they see fit. Multiple photo-sharing websites such as flickr, imgur, Photobucket, and others serve as a way to upload and preserve these memories for as long as the server space allows. 50 years ago, perhaps even as early as 30 years ago, this simply wasn't possible, not without a professional's access to equipment and processing stations.


Today's prompt, inspired by learning about Tibetan history (and their Dark Age), along with a blog post on one om.co, ask you to consider what would happen if the collective physical memory of someone simply disappeared. Though people can still remember (and see this person), all photos, certificates, official documents, etc., have vanished.


What does that mean for anyone attempting to navigate today's increasingly connected world? Who would be affected the most by it? What sort of meaning do photos really have?


Enjoy!



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