[Air-L] Metaphors in Technology

[mirko tobias schaefer]

Hi Gordon,

this is a great topic; you might want to check out the work of Marianne 
van den Boomen. She is also working on metaphors in information technology:

http://metamapping.net/blog/

http://www.virtueelplatform.nl/page/4078/en

best
mirko tobias

Mirko Tobias Schäfer | Junior Teacher/Researcher |
Department for Media and Culture Studies | Faculty of Humanities |
Utrecht University |
M: mirko.schaefer at let.uu.nl | W: www.mtschaefer.net

Gordon Carlson wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am working on a project dealing with the use of metaphor in
> communication about technology, as well as communication within
> software.  I am trying to compile a list of metaphors used on the web
> and in computer software.  For example, the "shopping cart" in online
> shopping, PowerPoint using "slides", "dialog" boxes in operating
> systems, "bulletin boards", etc.
>
> Have any of you come across or perhaps even thought of other metaphors
> employed in software, online or off, or in communication about
> technology?  I would like to make a giant list of examples.
>
> Also, any recommended readings would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help!
>
>
>
> -Gordon Carlson
> -University of Illinois at Chicago
> -PhD Student of New Media Communication and RA in Electronic 
> Visualization Lab
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