Erik DallandResponse to Parler readingI’m not surprised that the trumpies have created a “social media” platform in which they can spread false information unfettered. It is…Dec 9, 2020Dec 9, 2020
Erik DallandResponse on “The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz”Before watching the documentary, I had never heard of Aaron Swartz. I know of reddit, but I had no idea who created it. Aaron’s life story…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “Terms of Service”I wish I could say I was surprised to read this cartoon, but I’m not. I have come to understand that everything I do online, and anywhere…Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “Poor Meme, Rich Meme”Dean has opened my eyes to yet another racial issue within our society. I would never have considered comparing meme culture to blackness…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “With Folded Hands”This story reminded me a lot of the first reading we did of “The Machine Stops”. In this reality humanoid robots are taking over every…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “What is Web 2.0”It was interesting to find out how the internet has changed over the years. I would assume that most people my age only have experienced…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “Constituents of a Theory of the Media”All of us know by now that the media is an extremely powerful tool of communication, and this essay solidifies the fact. Forms of media…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Erik DallandResponse to “Garden Registry”I enjoyed reading the text a lot. It included both the design process of the site as well as a detailed explanation of what the site was…Oct 7, 2020Oct 7, 2020
Erik DallandRe-imagining Justice ResponseI knew that race had been built in to nearly all the systems of society in America: education, government, housing, employment…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Erik DallandResponse on “The Rise of The Network Society”It was very interesting to read about the work some professionals are doing with biotechnology. I did not think that the scientists of…Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020