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2 Oct 2008

Museums: Where’s the Love?

Museum 2.0 muses on the lack of passion in museums (and libraries, and other ‘dead’ spaces):

I think there are many visitors who wander into museums the same way they’d wander into a foreign sporting event—they don’t know what’s going on, why people care, and most importantly, why they should care. At a sporting event, there are little Belas everywhere yelling at refs and hooting with glee. By following the cheering, newcomers can start to understand what parts of the game are most valued, and get a window into the deep love some fans show for the sport.