Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Fascinating point, Neil. In fact, one of the MIT researchers noted that perhaps we are heading for a time when, as was the case in the Middle Ages, we will have to rely on people bearing witness to the truth of what we are shown. ;-) B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Beddoe, Neil Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:42 AM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Photoshop dilemma I don't see anything to fear in what BD and others have said about this. Three hundred years ago, nobody would have accepted a painting as evidence of what actually happened. The acceptance of recorded images, video or still, as a literal record is a relatively recent thing. In another fifty years or so, I doubt whether a video or a photograph will be accepted as evidence it court as the means to produce doctored images indistinguishable from the real thing will be within the reach of almost anyone. We'll have to go back to trusting people's reputations and integrity when we form our view of the World. Neil - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -- This message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. This communication is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or as a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial product, an official confirmation of any transaction, or as an official statement of Lehman Brothers. Email transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. Therefore, we do not represent that this information is complete or accurate and it should not be relied upon as such. All information is subject to change without notice. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html