Can humans and manifestations of artificial intelligence develop genuine, meaningful relationships? Why/why not? I’ve discussed this before on my classes discussion board but I feel now I can delve into the topic a bit more. This is a very tricky question, because it is subjective to what someone believes is a genuine and meaningful relationship.Continue reading “Reading Journal 5 (Ch. 10)”
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Reading Journal 5 (Ch. 9)
Is it necessary to unplug sometimes? How much/how often? What would be the benefits and what would be the drawbacks? If not, why not? It most definitely is an ABSOLUTE necessity to unplug sometimes. I honestly feel that it is good to unplug as often as you can and just appreciate what is going onContinue reading “Reading Journal 5 (Ch. 9)”
Reading Journal 4 (Ch. 8)
Chapter 8: “The Techno-Social Institutions” 2. In what industries will robots replace human workers? How should workers and their families and communities handle this transition, especially if they are over the age of 50 or so? Robots have already begun to replace people in the workforce. I travel around the country competing at horse ridingContinue reading “Reading Journal 4 (Ch. 8)”
Reading Journal 4 (Ch. 7)
Chapter 7: “Friending, Dating and Relating” 2. The chances of two people feeling a special attraction and an interpersonal spark (i.e. “chemistry”), are comparatively greater in a digital environment than offline. Do you agree or disagree, and why? I agree and disagree with the statement about online dating that the chances of feeling a sparkContinue reading “Reading Journal 4 (Ch. 7)”
Reading Journal 3 (Ch. 6)
2. Do people create new, different projections of themselves online, or do they stay close to their face-to-face identities? Discuss. Behind a screen you can literally be anyone that you want to be. You can change you name, release your inner personality, and just let those lovely alter-ego juices flow freely! It has been saidContinue reading “Reading Journal 3 (Ch. 6)”
Reading Journal 3 (Ch. 5)
2. Does innovation tend to reduce social inequality or deepen it? Provide examples. I, personally, believe that innovation is doing a very good job of deepening our social inequality issue. Sure many, if not all, people are able to find and connect to a suitable internet source but what about the more luxurious things thatContinue reading “Reading Journal 3 (Ch. 5)”
Reading Journal 2 (CH. 4)
3. What are some of the pros and cons of self-publishing on the internet as opposed to publishing news, stories, books, etc. in traditional outlets? Think both personally and professionally. Some of the pros of self-publishing on the internet could be quite a stretch to even call them pros. One such idea being that byContinue reading “Reading Journal 2 (CH. 4)”
Reading Journal 2 (Ch. 3)
What are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of portability in technology use? Like many things the portability of technology has its advantages and its disadvantages. Let’s start with the disadvantages to get them out of the way. One of the disadvantages of how easily portable technology is that is seems to disconnect peopleContinue reading “Reading Journal 2 (Ch. 3)”
Reading Journal 1 (Ch. 2)
In general, was communication clearer and more effective before the advent of social media? If so, in what ways? If not, why not? In general, I do believe that communication was much clearer and more effective before social media. For one, when you are able to speak in person or over the phone it isContinue reading “Reading Journal 1 (Ch. 2)”
Reading Journal 1 (Ch. 1)
4. Do you tend to be an early adopter or a laggard when it comes to adopting a new digital technology, or something in between? Discuss and share your rationale. I definitely consider myself a bit of a laggard when it comes to adopting new digital technology. I am not a huge fan of upgradingContinue reading “Reading Journal 1 (Ch. 1)”
Pieces of Me 