curation: The process of selecting, organising, and looking after the items in a collection.
Formerly the domain of art galleries, the concept of “curating a collection” is now overused, and often in contexts bordering on the ridiculous (head online for pics of “curated salads’, “curated dog experiences” etc, etc).
But it is still a hugely important practice to help navigate a meaningful path through the ever-increasing amount of stuff — both high quality and rotten — out there.
This presentation will specifically reference the book “Curation: The Power of Selection in a World of Excess” by Michael Bhaskar
Kate Treloar will do an introductory overview (15mins) then throw it open to discussion. We will look at issues facing those looking to make meaningful selections (in general and with specific reference to SF) and how this has changed over time.
Those attending might wish to consider:
- – how you choose what to read/watch/download/listen to
- – how this compares to decades past
- – whose recommendations you trust
- – is more choice a good thing?
- – the role of AI in making choices in the future
Critical Mass at kappy’s tea & coffee merchant, 1/22 Compton St, Adelaide.
Wednesday Feb 28th, 6:30pm Adelaide, 7pm Melbourne/Sydney
Zoom details:
Critical Mass: A Roundtable Discussion on Curation in the Age of Overwhelm
Time: Feb 28, 2024 06:30 PM Adelaide
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