Elevators as media objects manipulating information in time

We investigate elevators as media. Our central argument is that elevators manipulate information in time. Time manipulation of elevators (movement data + genetic algorithms) produces temporal order. Elevators have become media objects because they produce data that are digitally manipulated to optimize movement. We conducted an empirical study in a multinational corporation that manufactures elevators, including 4 months of field research at multiple locations and interviewed 64 people. We show how time manipulation changes with the information architecture: first, time manipulation took place inside and during the movement of elevators by pushing the buttons. Second, time manipulation took place in the cloud by statistical mathematics. The latest development is toward decentralized social application where elevators as independent media objects manipulate time using genetic algorithms and communicate with each other. We reveal how largely hidden media affects our temporality and argue that media theory should study its implications in contemporary society.

Evaluation and Data Analysis of Sol-Gel Method with Acids to Determine Most Effective Sol-Gel Method

Synthesizing nanocomposite materials using sol-gel methodology is a cheap and effective method for creating quality U3O8 particles. To some degree acids can influence the synthesis of the nanoparticles by catalyzing the reaction. This paper presents important details comparing different acids used as catalysts in nanocomposite synthesis versus time manipulation to determine if an acid catalyst is necessary for the synthesis of U3O8/SiO2 nanocomposites.

Compressing, Expanding, and Ending Scenes

Chapter 9 describes and illustrates several shooting and editing techniques for compressing or expanding time within a scene, as well as techniques for ending scenes. A movie usually tells a story that takes place over days, months, or years. Compressing a story into an hour or two of screen time requires techniques that move time ahead in ways that seem natural to viewers. Most of a film’s acceleration of time occurs between scenes, but time within a scene is often compressed even though it seems continuous. Some of the time manipulation techniques that are examined are transitions, jump cuts, cutaways, cross-cutting scenes with parallel action, repeating action, and slow motion.