Carl Burnitz
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Re: Mass Observation Report: The State House in Columbia, So...
Thank you very much, this also interests me. We do start off at an extreme disadvantage due to our lack of available tools or resources (money primarily), but, like you say, I don't think it makes it impossible (just very difficult) to "win" ... -
Re: System of Obedience
First off, nicely written article, I enjoyed it. Thanks for citing me! I appreciate it. What I found most interesting was the loud group who talked about their husbands in relation to us on the streets being quiet, listening. I think it's funny that ... -
Re: Traffic: Disciplinary Objects
I think the flow of traffic can always be improved. I don't believe there's a point where it is impossible to make it better. The state could add more thoroughfares (More roads, other areas for travel) and also add more places to park. These pla ... -
Re: Mass Observation Report: The State House in Columbia, So...
Honestly, I don't think the police suv's purpose was to make me feel safe. The purpose of it was to provide security for the State House, or at least the appearance of security; to make you believe that police were present, and would return to t ... -
Re: Traffic: Disciplinary Objects
I think you could apply the same concepts with 24/7 on the Internet and our cellular phones to the parking meters specifically. The parking meters are present and ingrained in city life, but they're not perceived typically or thought about as a major ... -
Re: Traffic: Disciplinary Objects
I think you could apply the same concepts with 24/7 on the Internet and our cellular phones to the parking meters specifically. The parking meters are present and ingrained in city life, but they're not perceived typically or thought about as a major ... -
Re: Traffic: Disciplinary Objects
Overall, as I said before, I think parking meters motivate people to get in and get out. This can create a rushed feeling, but I don't think it causes most people to be discouraged from shopping. It's similar to Taylorism in my mind. People want ... -
Re: Traffic: Disciplinary Objects
Thank you, I'm glad you found it interesting. I think you bring up and interesting question. What does it mean for a disciplinary object to 'serve its purpose'? You could argue that a parking meter didn't serve its purpose because peop ...