This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this talk the three presenters will discuss their motivations for creating a collaborative doctoral program and the challenges and benefits of having done so. The existing PhD system is often cited as having a number of flaws, including that it produces individuals incapable of working together and so over-specialized they have trouble seeing problems in contexts beyond their own field. We will discuss our experience in creating an interdisciplinary doctoral program that addresses these issues by synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives to create something no single researcher could have produced alone.
John is a PhD candidate, software developer, writer, and researcher. His work ranges from software preservation and digital art to web applications and augmented reality. Some current projects include the Alliance for Networking Visual Culture's Scalar semantic web publishing platform and the Media Ecology Project at Dartmouth College.
Richard earned an MFA in Intermedia in 2011, and he is currently ABD with his PhD in Intermedial Collaborative Practices. He is also the Director of Operations for the VEMI Lab, an installation artist, and a founding member of the Core 5 Incident. He also teaches at the University of Maine in Intermedia, Computer and Information Science, and Innovative Communication Design.
Bethany explores the perception of experience and space through objects, installation, audio, and video. She received a BA in Art History in 2002, an MFA in Intermedia in 2011, and is currently is an Interdisciplinary PhD candidate at the University of Maine. Her artwork has been included in a number of exhibitions in conjunction with UMaine, and she is currently teaches in the Intermedia MFA Program.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
About the Site 🌐
This site provides links to random videos hosted at YouTube, with the emphasis on random. 🎥
Origins of the Idea 🌱
The original idea for this site stemmed from the need to benchmark the popularity of a video against the general population of YouTube videos. 🧠
Challenges Faced 🤔
Obtaining a large sample of videos was crucial for accurate ranking, but YouTube lacks a direct method to gather random video IDs.
Even searching for random strings on YouTube doesn't yield truly random results, complicating the process further. 🔍
Creating Truly Random Links 🛠️
The YouTube API offers additional functions enabling the discovery of more random videos. Through inventive techniques and a touch of space-time manipulation, we've achieved a process yielding nearly 100% random links to YouTube videos.
About YouTube 📺
YouTube, an American video-sharing website based in San Bruno, California, offers a diverse range of user-generated and corporate media content. 🌟
Content and Users 🎵
Users can upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos, with content spanning video clips, music videos, live streams, and more.
While most content is uploaded by individuals, media corporations like CBS and the BBC also contribute. Unregistered users can watch videos, while registered users enjoy additional privileges such as uploading unlimited videos and adding comments.
Monetization and Impact 🤑
YouTube and creators earn revenue through Google AdSense, with most videos free to view. Premium channels and subscription services like YouTube Music and YouTube Premium offer ad-free streaming.
As of February 2017, over 400 hours of content were uploaded to YouTube every minute, with the site ranking as the second-most popular globally. By May 2019, this figure exceeded 500 hours per minute. 📈
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