Monday, September 22, 2008

Derive

The Derive article was very complex in its language. Reading it was like i was expecting to read about Neutron stars and there effect on cosmic rays hitting earth. The beginning in the definition it was clear what it was however going in to detail started to loose me. But what i got out of it is Psycho geographical means the Geography your used to seeing, or the path u normally take. If you used the same directions in a different area aka a different geological location it would seem you aren't going the same way because your mind is set on These are the landmarks i see and this is where i turn when i see them.
Derives can last up to a few days although I would never want to do one that long, however there are so many ways one could derive so its hard to say weather it would be desirable or not desirable. I suppose some one trying to get away from where they were could be doing a derive on the interstate and setting a direction on there GPS and see where the road takes them. In that case i can see how a Derive would last for several days. 
Derives can also inspire architectural styles. Abstract styling in apartments or buildings are put in place such as large pieces of cake  that can be enlarged by moving portions of it. The choice of rooms by the use of special doors, some one could choose the size or number of rooms in there living space or office.
They are currently developing a car that you can remove the body off the frame and replace it with a pickup, a sedan, an SUV, or a Sports car using a simple lift found in your garage. I thought that was need and could be inspired by the Derive as well.

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