Some say that the term “multimedia” refers to computers and late technology when it combines two or more aspects of audio, visual, interactivity, etc. However, I believe that multimedia exists on a level that is much further than computers.
In my opinion, humankind is living life as a multimedia experience. While walking to class today I felt myself smiling because of the touch of the sun and warm air on my face. Others smiled and greeted with handshakes, nods and hellos. I noticed myself reflecting and observing, something I haven’t caught myself doing in awhile. I noticed how I was using all of my five senses to maximize the enjoyable experience.
A day of smiling turned into a night of grief as I attended the funeral of Brian Reams, a University student and member of Beta Theta Pi, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning and was kept on life support as his parents donated all of his working organs.
Sitting at the funeral at McArthur Court among my University peers, people who I have grown to recognize and love, the experience made me use my same five senses to reflect on the situation and in life in general. The sounds of sniffles, the sights of sadness, the touch of a hug and comfort, all enhanced my experience.
Multimedia is much more to me than the latest technology; it is how we live our lives. It seems natural that people would create programs and gadgets that mirror daily activities, and enhance our multimedia experiences.
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