The other most compelling presentation of the conference was by Michael Wesch , from Kansas State, who talked about how YouTube and online video is shaping our notions of self and identity, allowing for new possibilities of connection and community. He’s most known for his YouTube video: The Machine is Us/ing Us viewed 10 million times).

blogs, YouTube, Flickr, and more--to share content. But by avoiding the now and focusing on a potential event, like oil shock, war with Iran, virtual consciousness, or any number of reasonable near-future events, museums can get away with a wider range of "imaginative" presentations. Players used all manners of Web 2.0--blogs, What if?