The Fast & Slow Web

A presentation given at The University of Texas at Austin as part of my studies in the Digital Art & Media, Bridging Disciplines Program and Elements of Computing Program.

The Fast & Slow Web was a presentation intended to illustrate the concepts of the Fast Web and Slow web, as described in Jack Cheng's essay, The Slow Web - http://jackcheng.com/the-slow-web

This presentation has an accompanying essay which can be read here: http://www.taylormccaslin.com/2013/05/12/the-slow-web/

Transcript

1. THE FAST & SLOW WEB WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS
2. ABOUT ME •  Digital Designer & Manager •  Web Design & Development •  BA in Theatre & Dance •  Digital Art & Media •  Business Foundations •  Elements of Computer Science
3. THE FAST WEB In what ways have you used Facebook since you woke up this morning? A.  On the Computer B.  On Your Phone C.  Both Computer & Phone D.  Not at All
4. THE FAST WEB The fast web demands you do things and do them now
5. REAL TIME
6. RANDOM & UNEXPECTED How often do you find yourself checking your device(s) for notifications or updates? A.  Never B.  Occasionally C.  Constantly
7. RANDOM & UNEXPECTED Solutions Research Group (2008)
8. DISCONNECT ANXIETY •  The Stress Factor •  The Next Hit •  Distraction •  Information
9. THE SLOW WEB
10. THIS NOT THAT
11. THIS NOT THAT
12. TIMELY time·ly/ˈtīmlē/ Adjective: Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time If you could know exactly when you were going to die, which would you prefer A.  Not to know at all B.  Know from birth C.  Be notified when exactly half your life is over D.  Know a year before you die
13. RHYTHM Reliable rhythms lead to predictable outcomes. Rhythm is an expression of moderation.
14. MODERATION
15. KNOWLEDGE VS INFORMATION Information passes through you Knowledge dissolves into you.
16. THE SLOW WEB •  Timely not real-time. •  Rhythm not random. •  Knowledge not information. •  Moderation not excess.