In this session, we discussed the previously read text but more so discussed the use of objects and their social role.
Firstly, we were pointed out that objects are an extensions of human form, meaning we connect ourself physically to objects with the example of being a chair as without them we would have to ‘squat’. This then progressed into the idea of bar stools, how some bar stools are placed and created for individuals with no children to perhaps stay only a short time. This also lead to the conversation that objects are merely just actors. They have personality and actions they create will draw attention, An example of this would be someone sat down and the chair collapsed underneath them, the chair would have the spotlight and all attention would be drawn to it. It was about the human connection to objects as well as the mental connection
eleanor thorndyke 