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Blog Post #10: Final Post

This class has allowed me to reflect more on my relationship with technology and evaluate if it is healthy or not. Technology is something that I am grateful for in life but I'm thankful to enjoy spending more time with people in person and exploring this beautiful world. The main technological device that occupies majority of my time is my computer. It is a necessity for my future that I stay on top of my responsibilities for each course that I’m taking at the time. Other than that, when it comes to my use of technology It’s very slim. I honestly watch tv more than spending time on social media. I am a believer that doing research strengthens your knowledge and fosters more critical thinking and better analytical skills. Applying that same belief too; is technology making me smarter or being more misleading? I definitely feel it is making me smarter because I’m able to put my good research skills to work and utilize technology the way it needs to be. Even though there are several ...
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Blog Post #9: Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm with skills such as speaking, hearing, reading, writing, vision and more. Becoming very present in our everyday life, the video “In the Age of AI” is a huge eyeopener. I strongly encourage anyone who wants to have a better understanding to watch this video.  There were three things that I found intriguing while watching the video that were surprisingly positive and one being frightening. Firstly, something as simple as a complexed board game called "Go" was the start to the mind blowing skills of AI in the society that we live in. Secondly, all of the different things utilized by technology that is sending data to the cloud. For example in China there are fifty times more mobile payments, Ten times more food delivery and three hundred more share bicycle rides. The more data the better helping AI operate and to make more accurate predictions. Lastly, the most interesting thing that I learned and that is a huge positive...
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Blog Post #8: Gatekeeping

The gatekeeping theory arose in 1943, originated by a German American social psychologist named Kurt Lewin. He developed this concept and it focuses on personal perception and how one should operate to better understand the world that they are living in. To do that Lewin would have to understand the mental, physical and social aspects of a person's life. By conversing with people frequently to acknowledge their desires, memories and goals. This concept was first utilized in the field of social psychology and basic psychology and later became a method in the field of communications. Which now in today’s time is a very essential theory because of the variety of mass publication technology. Gatekeeping is an important concept that can be used in communication studies as a foundational theory.  There is good that comes from the gatekeeping theory, it's simply a method of mass communication from data decision makers who are at a high level. This can be people in the line of work as...
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Blog Post #7: Airbnb - Diffusion Theory

  Through the lens of the of the diffusion theory there is one tech company that is worth discussing and learning more about and that is Airbnb. A trust worthy app that is a tech distributor, connecting consumers in need of a  comfortable lodging environment to a place with accommodations.  The known name for Airbnb stands for  AirBed&Breakfast , founded by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia. The company's first idea came into effect in 2007, with a year of perfecting the website it launched in 2008 becoming a major eye catcher in 2009. It takes some companies more than a half a decade to become successful but for Airbnb the founders had the right idea and worded very hard quickly to make the website known and successful. Airbnb is an app and website that you can find listings on and property owners can rent out their property to travelers.  Spreading at a rapid pace because you can find lodging that is unique and personable. In 2008 there was a Democratic National...
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Blog Post #6: Anti-War

    In today's time there are a lot of things going on and it’s good to see that throughout history there are a lot of people that strongly encourage pacifism and are proud to say that they are part of an anti-war movement. The media and news stations are not shy about making people aware of the different wars that are happening. Especially in the United States you can make one Google search and you can gain more insight on how currently there are civil wars in countries like Somalia, A fghanistan, Ethiopia, Russia and sadly many more. T hroughout all of that the goal still remains the same anti-war activists demand change and are pressuring the government to end a particular conflict with the hope of preventing a war.  Anti-war voices never appear on the mainstream news, I wonder why that is? Person ally I believe that is because more conflict is enforced rather than infiltrating tranquility in this world that desperately needs it. Thankfully we do have things like...
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Blog Post #5: Shazam

What is not to love about technology, in today's time there are so many different options that it feels like the list is becoming endless. Making the way we do things in our everyday life easier, practical and more efficient. Things like electricity, software, medical, transportation, mechanical, and energy. These are all things that help us communicate with friends and family, also tools to help us progress and flourish throughout time. One thing in particular that is great about technological impacts is that not everyone knows all that is out there. With it being summertime lets learn more about something fun, an easier way to identify a song that you hear but don't know the artist or the name of it.  Shazam Entertainment was founded in 1999 by Mukherjee, Chris Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht and Avery Wang. Creating a software that is made to identify any music playing near you. In 2002 when this masterpiece launched there were not any smartphones yet or any apps. With Shazam...
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Blog Post # 4 Values of Free Expression

There are eight values of free expression which is an essential foundation in today's society. These include discovery of the truth, participating in self-government, stable change, self actualization, the ability to check on government power, promoting tolerance, promoting innovation and lastly the ability to protect dissent. All of these theories are included within the first amendment which allows members of the society to have their own opinions but still no violence is strongly persuaded. These are human values, dignity and growth with the protection of all individual rights.  The theory that resonates with me the most is the value of promoting innovation, as it sheds a light on diversity. This value allows everyone a chance to feel confident in their creativity no matter what their background is. This is implemented in today's time in the media as culture interest continues to enhance with film, books, music, gaming and user generated content. Film has become more accessi...
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