So as we get nearer and nearer the deadline for having our thesis topics solidified, I find myself getting farther and farther from a resolute option. At best I think my ideas are feasible, plausible and theoretically provable, but at worst I lack all confidence necessary to even begin research on an idea.
So I guess I'm looking for a little advice (from anyone who wants to give it.)
My initial thesis idea springs from this statement: Digital technologies, and more importantly the media relay devices within it, are ubiquitous and far-reaching. In modern society, especially in Westernized nations, the reliance upon and unfailing connection with digital media is reconstituting the bicameral mind and leading to the diminution of consciousness. <-- the bicameral mind theory can be explain in some detail here.
I know it's a little far-fetched, but in my head it's ridiculously plausible, and I have lots of connections I'm trying to draw from it, but I guess I'm curious if you all find it interesting and plausible. (Virilio's arcitle from Reading Digital Media somewhat touches upon it, or at least adds another facet to it.)
The second tier to the question revolves around the fact that I'd really like to make a project for it all. My initial ideas revolve around a love for narrative, so I'm thinking of creating a short film to illustrate singular effects of the reconstitution of the bicameral mind due to digital media reliance. Any thoughts?
(that's way too long of a blog post, my bad. but what better people to ask than you guys?)
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Hrm...the first thing I thought about when I read this was about how so many people are parsing out data storage to "web 2.0" type services (think google docs, billshare, etc.). I think this really ties into the bicameral mind theory with the master/slave idea. But, I'm still trying to figure out who is the slave and who is the master (web apps or humans)?
That probably wasn't helpful at all, but might give you an idea for a narrative?
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