Computational Public Space
Communal computing in the context of urban design and public space. A values-driven approach to integrating computation into cities. For links, transcript, and annotations, see https://dynamicland.org/2024/Computat... Presented by Bret Victor at the Screenless Cities conference at La Sorbonne on November 12, 2024. 0:00 Intro 5:35 Communal computing 9:03 This presentation 12:10 Physicality -- 19:42 Globalization vs local culture 23:36 Centrally-planned vs participatory 26:05 Isolating vs communal 28:04 Private property vs public space 30:28 Surveillance vs privacy 33:57 Consumption vs awareness 36:57 Hidden vs visible -- 40:46 Summary 42:28 Outline

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