For a relationship to succeed, the two opposing parties need to be compatible. There needs to be a way for the two sides to bond together. Data and media are no exception to this law. At first glance it would seem as both data and media compliment each other, where both rely on each other to succeed and flourish. Raw data needs media outlets to be seen or heard. Data is usually there for a reason and wants to be heard and seen. Media is the outlet for reach data reaches us, hence a successful and working relationship with a purpose.
Paul Edwards, in his paper ‘A Vast Machine’, discusses computer models collecting information in order to disperse it into data for those interested. This is the exact type of relationship that this blog has been discussing. Edwards says how “sensors pour colossal volumes of digitized data into disk drives”. This is a great example of how data and media are working together. Data is collected and then distributed accordingly.
Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is a concept thought of by Bruno Latour. ANT Theory looks at assemblages and networks and dissects exactly how they come together, looking at every little detail. It treats each little detail as an equal and believes that each part is needed to complete the assemblage/network. I find this very interesting when discussing the relationship between data and media as I believe that by dissecting it using ANT theory, we can see exactly how it all comes together and is needed to work together. I believe that we have a symbiotic relationship here where one part cant function properly without the other.
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