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 alone was amazing, it is astonishing that someone could be so extremely intelligent and having such an impact on the internet at such a…

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 have recorded the history of the human race for centuries. Information and ideas spread by media have and continue to spark revolution. However, media has…

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 to be used for. The project itself was also a useful tool and an art installation at the same time. I think the…

I knew that race had been built in to nearly all the systems of society in America: education, government, housing, employment, healthcare, justice system, e.t.c, however I did not know that race could be so deeply intertwined with such a modern field. Unfortunately, I am not very surprised, as most…

It was very interesting to read about the work some professionals are doing with biotechnology. I did not think that the scientists of today were already capable of performing such advanced procedures, such as the reprogramming of bacteria and the creation of helmets that allow humans to communicate using signals from their brains. I was confused whether or not the reprogramming of the bacteria actually used physical technology, as it seemed similar to gene splicing. I know that scientists splice the genes of certain bacteria, allowing them to produce human insulin. With the rate at which technology has advanced, as well as how the goals of modern day scientists/engineers have changed, I would not be surprised to see technology be integrated even more directly into our lives and bodies.