http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJFLfHI8jUI&feature=related
YouTube's tagline is Broadcast Yourself, and that is exactly what YouTube users do without scruple or shame. YouTube provides the perfect breeding ground for narcissism because it provides a space where people can sneak a peek into the lives of others from around the world. I chose this particular video because this is a video about a woman filming herself watching another YouTube user who is watching yet another user. This online hall of mirrors leads, eventually, to a woman in Wausua, Wis, called Nornna. So this whole chain of people are watching themselves watch other people shows how intricate and complicated the web of narcissism is.
Monday, October 4, 2010
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Great work Nick. I love the camera's following nature. Your work kept me thinking "how did he do that?!". You really capture a cold feeling, and rather mechanical, to the piece. Probably experimenting with monitors would of served good as well which, as you know, Nauman used in the Public/ Private space installation. R.T
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ReplyDeleteUgh, I can't remember how to post a fresh topic right now and am in a rush. ^^Video Narcissism^^
I am not sure but I viewed a few of her videos and she has no real purpose behind what she posts and proclaims that they are all awesome. I quote "my first awesome video, hopefully one of many awesome videos to come." This is a good find. -Charles Finklea
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