While the physical fabric of the city remains largely unchanged from 10 years ago our behaviour in physical space has become radically changed by advances in technology, in particular the mobile phone. We now often occupy both a physical and virtual space as we move around the city. With free wi-fi about to be unrolled in the public realm, virtual connection will further define our experiences within the city.
We made an observation of physical and virtual connection of pedestrians crossing at the Town Hall intersection.
One set of lights - Town Hall
Saturday lunch-time
85 people approx at lights
28 people remotely connected:
13 connected to music
9 people talking on mobile
6 people texting on mobile
4 people interviewed:
1 talking to sister in Balmain
1 talking to friend in Bondi
1 talking to friend in Surry Hills
1 talking to retail store in Melbourne
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