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| − | "The [http://www.substitutematerials.com/automatedfame/automatedfame.html Recognition Amplifier] (Famous Machine). A machine capable of increasing the fame of of a human being placed inside it. Research abandoned due to physical danger" | + | "The [http://www.substitutematerials.com/automatedfame/automatedfame.html Recognition Amplifier] (Famous Machine)<ref>http://www.substitutematerials.com/automatedfame/automatedfame.html Recognition Amplifier</ref>. A machine capable of increasing the fame of of a human being placed inside it. Research abandoned due to physical danger"<ref>http://eyebeam.org/projects/the-recognition-amplifier-famous-machine</ref>. |
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*[[Celebrity as Cyborg]] | *[[Celebrity as Cyborg]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:44, 12 June 2011
Definition
The process by which one's network of technosocial engagements and identity produces work or material that becomes well-known in a network. Also, a machine set in motion for producing notoriety and fame.
Analog World
"The Recognition Amplifier (Famous Machine)[1]. A machine capable of increasing the fame of of a human being placed inside it. Research abandoned due to physical danger"[2].
Digital World
Behind every famous machine is a switching machine. More efficient machines get others to switch for them. Is a switching machine equal to a famous machine?
Paige Saez says, "Google this sentence: Like the artist, the networked self is an aggregator of information flows, a collection of links to others, a switching machine...it's a lovely rabbit hole".
