In a world of influencers, thought-leaders, and agenda setters, what value does obscurity bring to the table? The humble 'footnote' serves as our opening protagonist.
thank you for the article. despite holding an initial bias that they may hold simularities, obscurity and anonymity appear to provoke different curiousities, receptiveness and empathy of a reader that deserves further reflection.
Thanks for reading Adam. That’s a brilliant point. I think there is a lot to unpack in how both obscurity and anonymity differ conceptually and in terms of their respective resonances in the digital space. As you’ve alluded to, there are key differences in the subjective experiences of both. The latter (anonymity) overlaps with broader issues such as privacy and invisibility. Definitely a topic I’m interested in exploring more deeply.
"..... the footnote, despite its obscurity, is the one form of proof normally supplied by historians in support of their assertions" hence the footnote is not just a footnote. Thank you for opening up our minds.
thank you for the article. despite holding an initial bias that they may hold simularities, obscurity and anonymity appear to provoke different curiousities, receptiveness and empathy of a reader that deserves further reflection.
Thanks for reading Adam. That’s a brilliant point. I think there is a lot to unpack in how both obscurity and anonymity differ conceptually and in terms of their respective resonances in the digital space. As you’ve alluded to, there are key differences in the subjective experiences of both. The latter (anonymity) overlaps with broader issues such as privacy and invisibility. Definitely a topic I’m interested in exploring more deeply.
Interesting new book on anonymity https://punctumbooks.com/titles/book-of-anonymity/
Thanks for the link. It certainly looks like a gripping read. Will check it out tonight. 👌
"..... the footnote, despite its obscurity, is the one form of proof normally supplied by historians in support of their assertions" hence the footnote is not just a footnote. Thank you for opening up our minds.
Thank you so much 🙏