with Cody, Tony, Dave, Kristen, Jordan, Jon & Glenn
<aside> <img src="https://img.icons8.com/ios/250/000000/chat.png" alt="https://img.icons8.com/ios/250/000000/chat.png" width="40px" /> Playtest 005: Thursday - May 25, 2023
We Gatherned around a post by Drew Austin titled “Gut of the Quantifier.”
Here are the highlights from our conversation.
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Finding the Balance of Digital & Local Getting into the fascinating concept of locality-specific internets, we explored the possibility of transforming the world wide web into a geofenced local resource, not unlike community radio stations. We considered the importance of fostering a sense of locality in a digital age, reminiscing on the era of the printing press, which fostered the formation of larger localities like nations. As we grappled with the contemporary issue of decentralized communication and its impact on collective messaging, we couldn't help but envision a future where technology and physical geography converge, leading to localized, distributed digital spaces. At the heart of it all, we're left contemplating: as we grow more connected globally, how can we maintain our connection with our immediate communities and surroundings?
<aside> 🍽️ Setting: A dimly lit restaurant, the aroma of food wafts in the air. A gentle hum of chatter fills the room. At a round table, our characters sit, engrossed in a discussion about digital spaces and local businesses.
Glenn
(nods while sipping sparkling water): You know, I've been mulling over something recently. If we're going to talk about product quality and customer experience, then I think we need to acknowledge the changing landscape. With everything becoming more and more digitized, aren't we losing some essence of care and authenticity? That's my take at least.
Dave
(forks a bite of his dish and leans back): Glenn, you have a point. I've been noticing something similar. The way we interact with the world is changing. (Raises his hands to illustrate) Imagine you're using virtual maps. You're not on ground level, immersed in the physical surroundings. Instead, you're viewing everything from a detached, all-knowing perspective. Doesn't it seem like we're losing touch with the real experience?
Cody
(grinning, as he wipes his mouth with a napkin): Almost like watching a trailer of a movie, eh, Dave? You see everything but don't feel anything.
Kristen
(nods in agreement): Right. It's like the world has turned into a marketplace. The interaction has become more transactional, less personal.
Glenn
(looking thoughtful): I agree, I agree. (Pauses to sip water) The people running businesses, they're now creating virtual storefronts, targeting a different kind of interaction. But the question remains, can this new interface hold the care and authenticity we've been talking about?
Dave
(nods while cutting into his burrito): Well, there's the rub. The digital space, it's so crowded and competitive that it doesn't leave much room for the personal touch. Just recently, Kristen and I visited Ocean Beach in San Diego, and it got me thinking...
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The Co-Creation of Internet & Physical Realities We found amusement in a fascinating experiment where someone pretended to operate a restaurant out of their apartment by posting reviews online. The joke led us into a deeper reflection on the profound interplay between the digital realm and the real world. We pondered over how the internet and physical reality co-create and influence each other, leading to an immersive, connected experience. We ended up in a philosophical arena, pondering on the concept of 'places of care' within this intertwined relationship of online and offline life.
