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Name: Anthony Lilley
Occupation: Media entrepreneur and commentator
Country: UK
Total Questions: 10
Total Answers: 7

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the6thestate asked Anthony Lilley: "In your Guardian column, you referred to people needing to develop a new kind of literacy to make sense of the vast amount of video information now available-is this something that could actually be ..." Show more »"In your Guardian column, you referred to people needing to develop a new kind of literacy to make sense of the vast amount of video information now available-is this something that could actually be taught formally?" Show less »
Anthony Lilley answer: "I think that some aspects of media literacy could be taught formally but I am more inclined to encourage peer to peer sharing of experiences and stories which pass on skills and experience. I certainly..." Show more»" I think that some aspects of media literacy could be taught formally but I am more inclined to encourage peer to peer sharing of experiences and stories which pass on skills and experience. I certainly don’t believe that adding media literacy to the curriculum will solve the many and varied issues with which new technology faces us – for two reasons, firstly, the challenges are often more to those outside formal education than within it and secondly, the development of so-called “soft skills” like this is notoriously tricky to achieve using traditional approaches to the curriculum. That said, I believe educators, parents and others need help in this area. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Oct 03 2007 5:56:48 PM
TimHood asked Anthony Lilley: "Facebook seems to be taking London by storm. Do you think its success will be sustainable or will many people come to the conclusion that they just don't have the time to keep up with its growing dema..." Show more »"Facebook seems to be taking London by storm. Do you think its success will be sustainable or will many people come to the conclusion that they just don't have the time to keep up with its growing demands?" Show less »
Anthony Lilley answer: "For me, Facebook has been quite powerful in reconnecting to me to people I knew formerly but had lost touch with. As I’m pretty much always connected, I don’t tend to use messaging through Facebook. ..." Show more»" For me, Facebook has been quite powerful in reconnecting to me to people I knew formerly but had lost touch with. As I’m pretty much always connected, I don’t tend to use messaging through Facebook. It shows the power of Reed networks better than anything else though. But, that said, I expect its time will pass. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Oct 03 2007 5:47:06 PM
HoaiHood asked Anthony Lilley: "Which sci-fi film or series do you think most credibly forecasts the role of media in the future?"
Anthony Lilley answer: "Sci-fi film – brilliant question. I find the street scenes in Minority Report eerily predictive and pretty horrible – although I like the personal newspaper on the underground. I’m still worried that..." Show more»" Sci-fi film – brilliant question. I find the street scenes in Minority Report eerily predictive and pretty horrible – although I like the personal newspaper on the underground. I’m still worried that the UK will turn out like the comic 2000AD… "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Oct 03 2007 5:57:49 PM
the6thestate asked Anthony Lilley: "If you could recommend a list of three books for next summer's reading for British MPs (related to new media) what would they be?"
Anthony Lilley answer: "The Origin of Wealth, The Theory of Fun, Republic.com 2.0"
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Oct 03 2007 5:49:48 PM
bonzo1 asked Anthony Lilley: "Plasma/LCD TV screens are getting bigger and more affordable – why should we get excited about viewing things on a 3 inch screen?"
Anthony Lilley answer: "Only if it’s the least worst option – as Ashley Highfield says, the screen on the back of the seat in front of you on the plane isn’t as good as a cinema, but it beats 12 hours looking out of the wind..." Show more»" Only if it’s the least worst option – as Ashley Highfield says, the screen on the back of the seat in front of you on the plane isn’t as good as a cinema, but it beats 12 hours looking out of the window "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Oct 03 2007 5:51:23 PM