New media technology has made certain forms of communication more convenient and even better online. But the fundamental goal of modern public speaking remains the same as for classical rhetoric: to persuade the audience.
In this talk we look at three capabilities that new communication technology gives the speaker, that can either augment or obfuscate their persuasive powers.
Visualisation: our ability to instantly integrate images, illustrations and video into our talks.
Digital Staging: the ability to create an entire visual world for presentations.
Asynchronous Video: recording and sharing presentations within an interactive streaming home.