Editor's Spot (page
3)
As the gap between computers and us narrows, an artist like Kenneth
Rinaldo, in a conversation with PDQuick, reveals his
interest in responsiveness. Since we as humans react to movement, many of
his works in artificial life are mechanical devices existing in real space
and responding to humans in their environment. Their discussion ranges over
a broad gamut of issues that stems from the desire to create life.
And finally, in a fascinating exploration of developing biological mechanisms,
Loretta L. Lange probes the realm of nano-technology and the future envisioned
by K. Eric Drexler. Lange critiques a recent book by Ed
Regis and attempts to come to terms with the implications of an idealized
biotechnical solution to cultural problems.
Check out the Switch Gateway and calendar section.
This time our site will change on an on-going basis, as our new dedicated
workstation gives us better access to our server. I look forward to my future
role as Associate Editor, as Loretta L. Lange takes on the next issue, on
Sound Art.
Further, and most importantly, our entire staff thanks Joel Slayton,
our Executive Editor, for continuing to support our publication efforts.
Christine Laffer
February 12, 1996
