We live today not in the digital, not in the physical, but in the kind of minestrone that our mind makes of the two.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that our current reality is a blend of digital and physical experiences, shaped by our perceptions.
Paola Antonelli emphasizes the complex interplay between our physical realities and digital existence, suggesting that our understanding and experience of the world today is a 'minestrone'βa mix of various elements that our minds combine. This idea reflects the shifting nature of reality in an age where both digital and physical components influence our daily lives, emphasizing the unique perception each individual has based on their experiences and interactions.
In practice
In a discussion about the impact of technology on human interaction, I quoted Paola Antonelli to illustrate our complex modern reality.
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Treating an age group as a demographic requires coming up with something that's common to every single one of them. Right?... So it's reductionist in that it reduces an entire segment of civilization down to one person with one habit.
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