Computer type. (review of the magazine 'Wired') (Press) (Column)

From: Artforum International | Date: June 22, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

The premiere issue of the periodical 'Wired' is evaluated. 'Wired' focuses on the social, political and cultural issues arising from the cyberpunk generation and the rapidly increasing familiarity of sophisticated technology such as virtual reality. There is also a strong Marshall McLuhan influence. 'Wired' is congratulated for its excellent news and investigation articles but also criticized for often trivial and banal works. Furthermore, the emphasis on critic Camille Paglia, who already achieves exposure in other periodicals, suggests that the magazine is not as innovative as hoped.

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