Digital technology easily remediates the narrative arts of all other media (radio, movies, tv, fiction), but it also introduces new possibilities that may challenge our very notions of narrative – that a story needs a beginning, middle and end, for example. Which of the above digital texts engage you most and why? Discuss how we can approach new digital works that present stories in unfamiliar and challenging ways. What are your thoughts/experiences of how the digital, hyperlinks and the web are changing the art of storytelling.
How to rob a bank was the most engaging narrative for me. Not only was it somewhat relatable but it had the most story development from a mundane position leading to a climatic outcome, in my opinion. I enjoyed seeing the transition of common, day-to-day googling and first-person perspective phone interactions into a deliberate choice to rob a bank. Then, not only was it a firsthand witnessing account of the thought process behind the robbery, but also a crash course on how they did it. That followed by the glorification and “underdog” story on how the robberies were completely justified struck a chord with me. It was an entertaining story arc in a palatable, interactive format through and through.
I believe that digital, hyperlinks and the web are making a shift towards storytelling that sufficiently meets our current-day audience. The world of novels and cinematic storytelling is becoming bloated and even repetitive in some instances. Storytelling from an interactive stance is exactly what some people require to remain engaged and absorb key story elements in a meaningful way, whether it be through relatability, involvement, or just keeping up with the story.