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…1 min read·Dec 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…1 min read·Dec 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…1 min read·Nov 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…1 min read·Nov 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…1 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Oct 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…2 min read·Oct 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…1 min read·Oct 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…1 min read·Sep 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…1 min read·Sep 23, 2020----