Reading #4 Questions

1) In response to the second bullet point in discussing new media, which basically describes the computer as the device to funnel in all media, I wonder how our pieces, done in class, would come off differently if not displayed on the computer. How would they come off differently in a different space? For example, our Cacophony looked jumbled and disjunct on the computer but allowing it a physical presence, although still digital, in the space provided and walking by it weekly gave it a different feel. I, personally, got used to seeing the piece in such a physical, loud form that I wouldn't appreciate it as much on the computer. Although the computer is a brilliant and easy device, space wise, it is limiting and because we're so familiar with it - we can easily walk right past and ignore it. 2) The sixth bullet point deals directly with our next project...what media to show and have perform and what should stay stationary or silent. I found this part very intriguing because interacting with media especially art, alters it. Is this the artists intention? A pro or con? My question is where do you see this expanding into new new media, in the future I mean? Will we be able to feel this new media, interact in a three demential space without destroying it?