The web as art - Jonathan Harris

The video explores unconventional storytelling through personal artifacts, digital footprints, and cultural narratives. It begins with the speaker's personal story collection, including sketchbooks and found objects. The 'We Feel Fine' project analyzes online emotions, visualizing them through data. 'The Whale Hunt' documents an Alaskan community's whale hunt, using photography to capture the narrative's heartbeat. Finally, the Bhutan project examines happiness through interviews, highlighting cultural values and personal wishes.

What was the speaker's initial interest in collecting stories?

• Collecting stories from books

• Collecting stories from life

• Collecting real stories from the internet

• Collecting imaginary stories

What does the 'We Feel Fine' project primarily collect?

• Weather data

• Blog posts about travel

• Emotional expressions from blog posts

• Photographs of nature

How are emotions visualized in the 'We Feel Fine' project?

• Through pie charts

• With bar graphs

• Using colorful dots and montages

• Through sound waves

What was the primary method used to document the whale hunt in Alaska?

• Photographs taken at regular intervals

• Video recordings

• Written journals

• Interviews with locals

What unique storytelling element did the speaker explore during the whale hunt?

• Writing poems about the experience

• Capturing the excitement level through photographs

• Incorporating soundscapes

• Using fictional narratives

What concept does Bhutan prioritize over GDP in their governmental decisions?

• Technological Advancement

• Environmental Sustainability

• Economic Growth

• Gross National Happiness

How did the speaker visually represent people's happiness in Bhutan?

• By drawing portraits

• By filming their daily activities

• By giving them balloons

• By recording their voices

What was the wish of the 26-year-old nun interviewed in Bhutan?

• To start a family

• To become a teacher

• To make a pilgrimage to Tibet

• To travel the world

Where were the wishes collected in Bhutan displayed?

• At a sacred mountain pass

• At a government building

• In a local museum

• In a community center

What was the purpose of displaying the wishes among prayer flags in Bhutan?

• To symbolize the hope for these wishes to come true

• To promote environmental awareness

• To create a tourist attraction

• To document cultural practices