The evolution of photographic technology has led to a shift in the nature of photography, making it more relaxed, whimsical, and riskier. With the ubiquity and affordability of photography, people now capture more trivial, passing moments rather than monumental events. The ease and low cost of taking photos have encouraged experimentation and a willingness to take risks in photography. The character of photography has been influenced by the direction of technologies, with possibilities for different outcomes such as varying attitudes towards copyright leading to distinct characteristics in photography.
Digital visionary, bestselling author, founder of the popular Cool Tools website, and Co-Founder and Senior Maverick of Wired magazine—Kevin Kelly joins to talk about his career, his new book, and his radical optimism about the future of our world and humanity.