At :this link:, there exists a remarkable account of a man and his ass. No, really! Cristian "P.ankh" Bettini has developed a system to use GPS technology (combined with a mobile web-enabled computer and a camera) to create a lasting digital memorial of Asturias. This is a knowledge memorial in many respects, and is an interesting venture into the possibilities available when the organic is paired with our latest tools.
For more information, check out http://www.donkijote.org/ - This idea is quite a blast from the past, it's a sharp contrast between the "packmule" approach and the high-tech buzz on its back, but I thought this might be an especially relevant choice given my subject matter for Absence/Presence. In my opinion, the idea of blending this technological approach with a desire to create a cultural heritage is worth some degree of respectful recognition. Perhaps these videos will become a popular documentary one day!
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