“As a cultural form, database represents the world as a list of items and it refuses to order this list. In contrast, a narrative creates a cause-and-effect trajectory of seemingly unordered items (events). Therefore, database and narrative are natural enemies. Competing for the same territory of human culture, each claims an exclusive right to make meaning out of the world.”
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Lev Manovich
Lev Manovich is a distinguished author and digital media theorist recognized for his work in cultural studies and new media. Born in 1960, he has made substantial contributions to the understanding of digital culture and its societal implications. more
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