The concept for our algorithm was to create a hidden message using song lyrics. Because our honors program is one based on digital culture, we thought it would appropriate to base our algorithm on the virtual realm we know as the Internet. Using two sites as tools, wikipedia.org and metrolyrics.com, we were able to dissect songs word for word using a cut-up method to hand select what we wanted our message to read. The message read “The keys to success in our generation: digital culture and creativity.” Referring to our honor’s program.
While the other group attempted to use our algorithm, I noticed that there were two types of errors made: user errors and programming errors. When the user would go to Wikipedia they would get lost trying to find the section where the album information would be located. We fixed this by specifying in the algorithm to go down to the discography. Also wrong information was given when it came to the album number and word count. This was fixed by rechecking the source online.
As for user error, once she went to attempt our algorithm, the user documented the wrong word or looked at the wrong album. After finishing up this project I can conclude that no matter how detailed orientated an algorithm may be, if a human user is used rather than a machine, there is always a chance of human error. I say this because machines are programmed to carry out whatever it is told. As opposed to humans, who may misread something or use their own intuition and take action.
Although when discussing the subject of "moving through a space," you think of a literal meaning of movement from one place to the next, we took it a step further and tackled digital movement (site to site). When reading Neuromancer the author spoke about virtual reality and being able to basically take the form of a body in this world and move. My group took that idea and dumbed it down for a more intermediate use. The thought of traveling from one site to the next to gain information would replicate traveling from one library on campus to another. This also proves the point that technology has in fact made obtaining information a lot more easier than it once was.
Although when discussing the subject of "moving through a space," you think of a literal meaning of movement from one place to the next, we took it a step further and tackled digital movement (site to site). When reading Neuromancer the author spoke about virtual reality and being able to basically take the form of a body in this world and move. My group took that idea and dumbed it down for a more intermediate use. The thought of traveling from one site to the next to gain information would replicate traveling from one library on campus to another. This also proves the point that technology has in fact made obtaining information a lot more easier than it once was.
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