Conclusion
And here we are. …
You and I have traveled a great distance to reach this point in time and place—collaboratively reaching a state of higher awareness and wisdom in our journey. You are to be commended and hopefully rewarded for your investment in deciphering this perpetually transforming landscape. Remember, you play an active role in its evolution and definition. As we've learned, new media is a great journey in which the destination is immaterial, but the stops along the way account for everything. The learning you've absorbed up to now and all that you will master through practice in the time to come shapes your future.
I'd like to take this opportunity to leave you with a few parting thoughts before we continue our expedition together in the other mediums that follow this book. Remember, the companion site for this book, www.engagingbook.com, will include many lessons and stories that did not make the final cut for the book, as well as current stories that continue to capture and define the progress of interactive media.
YOU ARE MORE INFLUENTIAL THAN YOU MAY REALIZE
The future of new media is up to you. As such, we must strive for higher standards through innovation, accountability, purpose, and the ongoing sharing of our knowledge to improve the foundation for new media literacy.
While I've shared case studies and examples in this book, remember that those stories are merely illustrations for what's possible. The true purpose of this book is tied to the ripe opportunities ...
