Ecologies of Noticing Week 1 – What Have I Learnt?

What have I learnt?

It is hard to have already consolidated all the information that I have been swamped by on day one. I was introduced to some key terms by Adrian (who shaves his legs) such as Agency. My understanding of this term so far is that everything is constructed in an anthropocentric manner.

We, as humans, believe everything is shaped around us, and is told from our perspective and experience. This is the same with stories. While previously, stories and cinema particularly were seen to be from the perspective of those who can afford publication and access to filmic materials. This was often rich white men. Technology has burgeoned to a point where nearly every one has access to tell and document a story. Every person can create. But it is still only people who can tell stories.

But are we in control of these stories? Do we have unlimited freedom? Or are there constructs? We are told to film certain ways, to write on paper, to record with film, to edit in a linear manner that makes sense to humans and story and the literate.

My understanding is still very limited so far, but I am interested in learning and understanding this further.

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