Weirding the Digital: An Invocation

Overview

Immerse yourself in "Weirding the Digital:

An Invocation," as Douglas Rushkoff delves into the journey of reclaiming the creative and countercultural origins of digital technology. In an era where market-driven predictability dominates, Rushkoff champions the return to a digital realm filled with wonder and potential.

This insightful exploration challenges the status quo, advocating for a digital society rich in weirdness and possibility. Tune in to this transformative discussion available through YouTube, categorized under Artificial Intelligence and Business Courses.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Digital Weirdness
Overview of Course Themes
Significance of Countercultural Influences in Technology
• Historical Context of Digital Culture
Understanding Digital Utopianism
Key Figures and Movements
• Douglas Rushkoff's Philosophy
Overview of Key Ideas from Rushkoff
Reclaiming Technology from Market-Driven Forces
• Digital Technology and Creativity
The Role of Creativity in Digital Innovation
Case Studies of Creative Technology Applications
• Counterculture’s Role in Digital Evolution
Defining Counterculture in a Digital Context
Impact on Social and Technological Development
• Market Forces in Technology
Impact of Capitalism on Digital Innovation
Analysis of Predictability and its Limits
• Strategies for Invoking Digital Weirdness
Techniques to Enhance Creative Practices
Creating Space for Unpredictability
• Practical Exercises in Digital Weirdness
Labs and Workshops
Collaborative Projects
• The Future of Digital Society
Envisioning Possibilities Beyond the Mainstream
Implementing Weirdness in Everyday Digital Interactions
• Course Conclusion
Summarizing Insights and Takeaways
Encouraging Continued Exploration of Weirdness in Technology

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Subjects

Business