tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530535.post2739185196857369404..comments2024-03-18T18:40:02.885+10:30Comments on SPACE AGE ARCHAEOLOGY: Aesthetic significance and the sensorium of spaceDr Space Junkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16690111452618194402noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530535.post-76097921512696242202009-02-17T09:20:00.000+10:302009-02-17T09:20:00.000+10:30Your thoughts bring another thing to mind: the di...Your thoughts bring another thing to mind: the difference between experiencing space on Earth, where we see images that are reconstructed and mediated by technology (cameras, telescopes, software etc), and experiencing space in space, where you can see stuff with your own eyes through windows. Another aspect of this that I haven't thought through well enough yet, but probably should!Dr Space Junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690111452618194402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530535.post-26259396040083618762009-02-16T20:52:00.000+10:302009-02-16T20:52:00.000+10:30An interesting idea Dr Gorman. When I read your po...An interesting idea Dr Gorman. When I read your post I first thought about neural nanonics (from the Nights Dawn Trilogy), ie. the technology that allows something similar to 'computers' and their 'sensors' to be directly embedded within your mind, yet able to interact with the external environment. Like a whole bundle of NEW senses.<BR/><BR/>Although just a sci fi concept, I thought 'Hang on, that means technology could shape our aesthetic experience'. Aesthetics is not something I have a clue in the world about, but it was kind of a mini-revelation. Maybe this is all old hat?<BR/><BR/>None of this is relevant to your post of course, and I agree with your point about aesthetic experience in space being about sight. And it's a good one. But technological changes could significantly alter that experience. For me, that's also an interesting idea.<BR/><BR/>I'm starting to get a better sense of why you write/think about space heritage issues - significant in itself yes indeed - but it really is also a unique way to think about heritage more broadly, particularly in terms of theory.<BR/><BR/>That's my 2 cents for the evening! Thanks for the great blog!!Mick Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659679103032926662noreply@blogger.com