Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Narrative, tv and web

Euan Semple writes: "The feedback from my decisions is much less immediate [with tv] than on the web."

It's also interesting to look at this in terms of narrative. The web allows us to mix and co-create narratives through myriad acts of creativity and attention; tv, on the other hand, presents us with a selection of ready-made, "one-size-fits-demographic" narratives.

Not only can we tell our own stories on the web, but we can interweave other's stories with our own. It's a great way to explore identity.

Now, if you'll excuse me Euan, I just received my Amazon rental DVD of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Series 3, (episodes 7-10). Time to switch on and veg out!

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