Manovich

Manovich shows us how in the last 10 years computers and hardware went from being a scientist thing to a every person who wants to stay in the loop of technology thing. It also helps that they are constantly making this software easier to use. 10 years ago the average person had no clue what a computer could be used for. Today we know it can be used as a search engine; to store information; communication, etc. For example if you do not have a facebook account today (no matter what your age) it’s like come on get with the program. Many years ago people didn’t need TV’s now today the average household has 2-3.

Some of the inventors of computational media are Liicklider, Sutherland, Nelson, Kay, Negroponte and Engelbart, etc. The reason we don’t hear much about them is because software is ever changing in our world. You see the commercials were someone goes and gets the latest greatest new computer and technology, and then on the way home they see an advertisement for the newest computer which comes out in a few days. It’s just competition and turns into Capitalism which is what America is all about.

The inventions that spawned this experimental, unfixed, and democratic visual culture started in the 60’s through the 80’s. Thanks to their every changing minds and experimenting, today people do the same in trying to create the most “user-friendly” and most capable software. This leaves all of us who use computers and software as the beneficiaries because we get the newest up to date versions. It is a lot like survival of the fittest.