“Uncovering Histories of Electronic Writing: Timestamps” presented by Rettberg
Symposium:
- ISEA2004: 12th International Symposium on Electronic Art
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Session Title:
- Histories of the New Sessions
Presentation Title:
- Uncovering Histories of Electronic Writing: Timestamps
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Abstract:
Time decides the order in which posts are displayed on blogs and the standard permanent link. The precision of a timestamp declares that which is stamped an archived document potentially permanent, also emphasising its transcience: this time is past. Why this obsession with punctuality?
