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How the Internet Destroyed Everything
Not too long ago, an idea was developed that would allow endless streams of information to be shared nearly instantaneously. Snail mail would give way to email. Loaning out music tapes and CDs would give way to music file sharing, etc. This idea was called the Worldwide Web and it would effectively link everyone on Earth. The idea made the world a much smaller place, because now a person could find themselves speaking to others in foreign countries and even making friends with their favorite celebrities.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in 01
Most Common Myths About A.I.. Top Story - February 2018.
A.I., better known as artificial intelligence, is knowledge developed in computer systems in order to be able to perform tasks that humans usually do. Or in another way of putting it, a robot that can easily replace a human. No, I'm kidding. But A.I. is basically a computer system where the creator put in specific knowledge to perform a specific task. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the future. We're surrounded by artificial intelligence and it only grows a little more every day through smart devices.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in 01
Must-Have Tech Gadgets You Can't Leave Home Without
We weren't always like this: feeling a somewhat ingrained necessity in bringing a form of technology with us wherever we go, but nowadays it's such a commonality you may be ostracized if you don't even own one of these bad boys. Tech and gadgetry have come a very long way; sophisticated drones, 4K action cameras, and wireless Bluetooth speakers, it's like a jungle out there in the tech world, and getting lost or completely bogged down by it all is not all that uncommon.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in 01
Identity, Globalization, and Digital Communication
In The Power of Identity, Manuel Castells refers often to the “network society.” He defines it in the preface of the book when he refers to the “network society” as “a new global structure.” He calls it “a new institutional form” and “the techno-economic transformation of society” (Castells xxxvii-xxxviii). What Castells is getting at here is the globalization of society.
By John Baldino, OFS, MALS8 years ago in 01
RIP Instagram
Chances are if you are reading this, you have a slight interest in deleting your account too. Instagram commenced by the innocent idea of having your gallery in which you could showcase precious moments, edit photos, and share with friends. Instagram was meant to be a community app for photography and now has turned into a "lifestyle" app. Today, Instagram is everything it wasn’t expected to be, another successfully damaged experiment. It has become a mass market social media app that twists reality. People have created personas to those they are, to live a life that is only unauthentic. Filters, literally mask fact. Likes, determine value and popularity. Comments are usually posted in hopes of getting one back.
By virtual Spec8 years ago in 01
Why Facebook Hates (Some) Viral Videos
I recently heard one of my new favorite YouTubers, Drew Gooden, talking about a video his girlfriend tried to post on Facebook. She did post it, and it was quickly taken down, not by her, but by Facebook because the video had copyrighted music on it. The video showed her and her boyfriend on a racket ball court making ridiculously bad hits with aggressive rap playing in the background. The video wasn't making any money; it was just for their friends' amusement. Drew points out that, while his girlfriend's video got taken down, other accounts, monetized accounts, with millions of followers, put copyrighted music on their videos, and they don't get taken down.
By Alexander Ender8 years ago in 01
Why Social Media Within Our Future Generations Will Doom Us All
In a world filled with iPhones, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook, we no longer have to call the house phone of our friends and have that awkward conversation with the parents, nor do we have to email or write to each other. I can ask my friend how their day was in a two second time period. Yes, it’s amazing, and yes, it just saves so much more time...but we’re now in 2018 and I feel that social constructs really depict our lives. I’m a 20-year-old musical theatre student and even my course tutors let us know what room we’re in for the day via a private Facebook group.
By Doug Hawkins8 years ago in 01
The New Technology Coming to Households in 2018
There are many new gadgets that are becoming a growing influence on households within households around the world. There are many new Sony, Amazon, and Google products that have been bought for people, especially around Christmas time. Many of these could have been given as a gift to a loved one. However, many can also be bought with leftover Christmas money.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in 01
