I do not watch the news anymore, nor do I read the newspaper, and yet I am still informed on the happens of the world. 20 years ago, if someone didn't watch the news or read the newspaper, they would have no idea of what is happening in the world. So how can it be …
A Helicopter Internet
Remember when you were younger, and you really felt like your parents were just being unreasonable -- they wouldn't get off your back. Ever heard the term "helicopter parents?" Well the internet can be the same way... The internet was once basically a collection of 'walled gardens' . But as of recently, the internet is …
Long Tail Effect and the Internet Takeover
What does Clay Shirky mean when he says; "The internet imposes no barriers to entry, no economies of scale, no limits on supply.”? Could he possibly mean that everyone can do anything on the internet? The thing about the internet is that it is so vast. Whether it be; studying for an exam, or your …
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The ‘Animal Farm’ of the internet: Week 3
The internet is forever changing and evolving, and most of the time, we don't even notice and just jump on board. It is said we, internet users, are no longer the consumers but the product of the internet. Our information is constantly being sold to so many companies! And with no qualification whatsoever, we are …
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Where did the nonsense start?? Week 2
As technology advances, so does the foot-hold it has on our society. We are continually being desensitised to all the nonsense that happens on the internet. The strongest force on the internet being -- Memetic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYq92nt-OFU In this video, Shontavia JohnsonIn speaks to the way we are constantly being shaped my Memes, and the fact …
Project Pitch
Last semester I was working on a project that didn't have a clear direction or motive behind it. This semester I decided to further develop my project, rather than starting all over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H883DfjEbnU&feature=youtu.be I recently asked my following on Instagram a few questions on my story. I asked them; Have you seen my Youtube Channel? …
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