Author Archives: Kelly Boudreau

The Changing Face of UniversityNot sure how i feel about this. There has been much written in academia about the changing nature of university. What was onced deemed an elitist luxury is now considered a civil right. I guess this article points loudly in that direction.

Avatar to Avatar CommunicationAlways a little behind the times, for anyone who ever says there is “nothing on games” really need to spend a couple of days hyperlink-surfing (there must be a more technical term for that).. and find out just how much conversation – academic and otherwise – that is out there is quiteContinue reading “Avatar to Avatar Communication Always a little beh…”

Child’s Play CharityFor the giving gamer in your life:Child’s Play Charity.org A snippet from their site: “For the past three years, gamers and geeks around the world have raised nearly a million dollars in toys, games and cash for sick kids in Children’s Hospitals across the globe through a grassroots charity called Child’s Play. CreatedContinue reading “Child’s Play Charity For the giving gamer in your …”

Globalized Technology: Unity & DisplacementMuch in the spirit of my earlier post on immersion, travel and day to day reality, I have been thinking about the promise of a ‘unified global community’ that technology offers, and the contradictory feelings of displacement it can produce. I would never have met my friends in Denmark had itContinue reading “Globalized Technology: Unity & Displacement Much i…”

CFP: Human Technology Special Issue: Culture, Creativity and Technology Guest editors: Mark Blythe, University of York; Ann Light, Queen Mary, University of London; Shaleph O’Neill, University of Dundee. Deadline: February 24th 2006. Advances in interactive computing technology have blurred the line between art, social studies and science. The age of digital reproduction is making radicalContinue reading “CFP: Human Technology Special Issue: Culture, Crea…”

Meta-Narratives & MonogamyIs there a connection? I had an interesting conversation last night with a friend that started out as an evaluation of types of theory. He identifies himself as a symbolic interactionist; believes that it talks alot about the real world as it is. No gloss. I mentioned the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Meta-Narratives & Monogamy Is there a connection? …”

Loss of Immersion: Back to RealityIn the spirit of procrastination once again (I recall starting several posts this way), I am coming back to reality. With the end of term here, and nothing but final papers to write, I find my heads still in the clouds from my trip. There was a presentation at theContinue reading “Loss of Immersion: Back to Reality In the spirit o…”

Back In CanadaA bittersweet return, I was elated to see my family, but always sad to leave Copenhagen. The conference went well, although I do apologize for not blogging more. But there are alot of good summaries of the presentations on Friday and Saturday over at GrandTextAuto. I am learning that the art of aContinue reading “Back In Canada A bittersweet return, I was elated …”

Art and Computers at DACSome very interesting presentations yesterday on software and mapping art. There was a third presentation on art and communication that was attached to Luhmann’s system theory in terms of the relationship between communication and consciousness, but I didnt quite understand the larger connection he (Falk Heinrich) was trying to make, soContinue reading “Art and Computers at DAC Some very interesting pre…”

DAC 2005: Day 1A lot of good papers and food for thought. DAC is quite a bit smaller then DiGRA, and it has been nice to not have to choose one panel over another. There are only 2 split sessions during the conference, so its not that bad at all. With a range of topicsContinue reading “DAC 2005: Day 1 A lot of good papers and food for …”