| Jackie StoneJackie is a new media, digital artist based in New York City. She has been integrating new media technology into her work from the beginning and is an open advocate of Internet experimentation and innovation. While most of her work has been in the CD-ROM format, Jackie is now "almost" exclusively dedicating her time to cutting-edge Internet projects. Spike Webb Productions asked a few introductory questions to help you prepare for Jackies side of the story: SWP: Youve been as popular on the speaking engagement tour as you have been with your performance art. Why do people like to listen to Jackie Stone? JS: I have no idea. Everything I say is completely obvious to me. I dont know why everyone else doesnt already know this stuff. SWP: Maybe its your extreme conviction to the Internet and the role you see for it in our culture. JS: Call me stupid, but I just cant think of what the next, brand new communication medium is going to be. The Internet is probably the only chance well have in our lifetimes to do something like this right. I think that deserves a little commitment. SWP: How about summarizing your perspective on the Internet for our audience? JS: Summaries are dangerous things, but what the ****, Ill give it a shot. The way I see it, the Internet is not the most important creation since the television, its the most important creation since the printing press! Politically speaking, I work to help keep the Net in the hands of the people. Corporations are circling like vultures over a fresh kill. My stance is that technology companies and even media companies will play an important role online, but they have to leave plenty of room for individuals. Hey, you know that sounded pretty good. Can I get a copy of that tape from you? Join the cause and Jackie Stone here in Spike Webbs Ack-Nack section every week where the sparks will be flying in at least two directions. | |