1) “The Art of Watching Databases: Introduction to the Video Vortex Reader”
Americans are becoming more on-the-go than ever, with less tolerance for tasks that require more time. Their short attention spans are satisfied by YouTube, because they can watch a bunch of small clips instead of one continuous movie.
2) "CodeCs and CaPabiLity"
Our society relies on technology, and we find ourselves being anxious or angry when it fails us.
Both articles emphasize the importance that our society places on technology. Technology makes things quicker and easier, emphasizing article 1's main point. Article 2 is overt in saying that our society is obsessed with technology. YouTube is a way for people to use the new technologies for their own enjoyment and self-advertising. It is a quicker and easier way to gain followers and fans. It is also a quick way to get pass the time. Article 1 suggests that Americans are so obsessed with convenience that watching a 90 minute movie is too tedious. We want entertainment- and we want it NOW. And we don't want it to drag on. Article 2 suggests that if the technology of a film is poor (pixilated, loads too slow, etc.), Americans also get annoyed. It is not convenient if it takes 5 minutes to load.
The two articles both touch on the fact that YouTube is degrading professional made films. People don't want to watch these anymore, thus contributing to our obsession with the more tech-savvy trend.
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