Observation Stations - wOrk lOg

Observation Stations (OS) can be understood as being... :


Blue Mountain Fire Observation Tower, New York

S t r u c t u r e s
::::: isolated from the observer
::::: that stands out from its surroundings...  ...or is to some degree    hidden.
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Drone
Weather Station
Spy Satellite
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Visible Observation Stations are intended to be continuously functional. Remarkability within their environment contributes to endurance, (helps them to be found within the wilderness) whilst the tenure of hidden Observation Stations may be temporary and possibly self-limiting. Both gregarious and veiled Observation Stations are be static or moving, however secrecy is better maintained by the ability to constantly relocate: such as with the Spy Satellite.

A c t s
::::: of looking intensely
:::::: for differences
:::::: of recording :::::: writing :::::: drawing :::::: making images
Karl Popper: 'looking with a question in mind'
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Observation Stations do not draw conclusions; final judgement is reserved for others, but selection is so essential to the act of observing that the act is inherently judgemental.

Observation Stations are intrinsically linked with reporting, judgement, conclusion and decision-making.

S p a c e s

::::: to contain the structure and act of observing
::::: a place, or a person e.g.
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a speed camera
a private investigator

a weather station
a studio
a bird hide
a surveillance vehicle
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A c t o r s

Observation Stations are mindless means of amassing information. Contained within organisations that perform other functions, their natures become obfuscated by the actions and reputation of the organisation. This leads to a certain wariness within the general population as to the character of Observation Stations. Examples of Observation Stations being actors are: 

::::: newspapers
::::: DVLA

::::: lookout posts
::::: artists
::::: politicians

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Frequent visits from human handler.

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