First off i think its pretty interesting how we all wrote down discussion points and put them int he middle of the room but only really discussed #8 from the questions put on the projector, but i think this only proves how many way people may interpret Lanier. I was very happy when Kat started off the discussion with exactly what i put on my paper which was i have difficulty getting into the book because of my inability to understand his terminology and the lack of help he gives to the average computer user.
I feel You are Not a Gadget is primarily for the advanced technological folk. I don't see a problem with this but it makes my life very difficult. I understand points he is making but unlike others in the class have trouble disputing things he says just for the obvious fact that he knows a whole lot more about technology than i ever will. I can argue some of his points like combining music and technology (his music isn't particularly 'good') but that's about it at this point.
I do agree with Tim Hollingers' point that maybe he has written the book the way he has so people have to take time to read this and truly understand the points he tries to make. I think that is a very interesting point and may in fact be correct, but even with this in mind it does not change my opinion that this is for the advanced users because of the phrasing and wording he uses and assumes we all know what he is talking about...I think we all know what happens when people assume....
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