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? Technology has enveloped our society to a very unhealthy level. Sure, much of the tech we have today is good for everyone involved but only to a certain extent. People haveContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 9: More Benefits and Hazards of 24/7 Superconnectedness”
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Superconnected Chapter 10: Our Superconnected Future
Can humans and manifestations of artificial intelligence develop genuine, meaningful relationships? Why/why not? Artificial Intelligence is defined as the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. Artificial Intelligence is already here to a fairly high levelContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 10: Our Superconnected Future”
Superconnected Chapter 8: The Techno-Social Institutions
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? For a long time robots seemed like some futuristic things that would be in all our homes and cater to our every need. Today, robotsContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 8: The Techno-Social Institutions”
Superconnected Chapter 7: Friending, Dating and Relating
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 believe that the chance of feeling a spark in an online environment is much higher because the chances of being turned off byContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 7: Friending, Dating and Relating”
Superconnected Chapter 6: Techno-Socialization and the Self
Are digital technologies an extension of ourselves? Why/why not? Is grass green? Digital technologies are absolutely an extension of ourselves. We choose what devices are best for us and help us the most. We choose the apps we use, how we use those apps, and how we are seen on those apps. It is allContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 6: Techno-Socialization and the Self”
Superconnected Chapter 5: Global Impacts and Inequalities
Does innovation tend to reduce social inequality or deepen it? Provide examples The only thing that’s certain is that innovation leads directly to new technologies that change the way everyone lives their lives. Some of these technologies are affordable to everyone and some may only be available to the ultra-rich. I believe Tesla is aContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 5: Global Impacts and Inequalities”
Superconnected Chapter 4: Sharing and Surveillance
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. Many people in well-known professional settings take advantages of both traditional outlets and self-publishing because each has their own advantages and disadvantages. When self-publishing there areContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 4: Sharing and Surveillance”
Superconnected Chapter 3: Inhabiting a Digital Environment
What are some of the key advantages and disadvantages of portability in technology use? Technology has come an extremely long way since it’s early days and that is no shock to anyone. Early computers could fill up a room with all of their components but today there is more power in some people’s watches thanContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 3: Inhabiting a Digital Environment”
Superconnected Chapter 2: Creating the Internet Age
In general, was communication clearer and more effective before the advent of social media? If so, in what ways? If not, why not? Prior to social media, People relied almost entirely on spoken communication. In most cases, online communication or even any type or written communication is clearer because things can be read multiple timesContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 2: Creating the Internet Age”
Superconnected Chapter 1: Superconnectedness
Are digital devices impacting offline communications? How? Being connected to so many people so much of the time has so many pros and cons. The ability to communicate with friends, family, and everyone else whenever we please allows bonds to form. Like Chayko mentioned, technology has allowed distant friends and relatives to maintain very closeContinue reading “Superconnected Chapter 1: Superconnectedness”
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