Monday, April 27, 2015
App Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14ps60XNpLHWKck6XUUVqjcm325ZDpJf84V_1WCweNpg/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Device Abstinence
This last weekend I finally decided to knuckle down and get this assignment done.
I didn't tell anyone I was going to do it since I don't post to facebook often enough to consider myself "present" there. And I figured if there were any emergencies, family and friends could just call my wife and she could update me.
Initially I found myself reaching into my pocket to retrieve my phone every few minutes, and only remembered I had left it on my bedside table after a moment of panic (did I lose it?!...no I'm just a dummy.)
I found myself able to get more homework done without constantly checking my phone or using my laptop to watch youtube. I'm glad I wear a watch, so I didn't have to worry about the time, otherwise I would have been late to a few things.
Most of my Saturday and Sunday was spent at home working on homework and a few of my own projects. I felt pretty accomplished since I got so much done. Usually I look at the time I have and decide that there isn't enough to accomplish anything worthwhile, but without my phone I didn't really have much of an option so I actually got some stuff done.
Sunday evening I went to my parents for Easter dinner, it was nice to see my family and chat with them without the temptation to pull out my phone and read the news or look at some funny memes.
Thats pretty much it, real boring stuff. I got my phone back Monday, checked my emails, saw some new videos on youtube, read my webcomics. It was nice to get away from my devices and get some solid work done, but I'm pretty sure I'm already back in my old habits. Though I am still taking time to get my school work done.
I didn't tell anyone I was going to do it since I don't post to facebook often enough to consider myself "present" there. And I figured if there were any emergencies, family and friends could just call my wife and she could update me.
Initially I found myself reaching into my pocket to retrieve my phone every few minutes, and only remembered I had left it on my bedside table after a moment of panic (did I lose it?!...no I'm just a dummy.)
I found myself able to get more homework done without constantly checking my phone or using my laptop to watch youtube. I'm glad I wear a watch, so I didn't have to worry about the time, otherwise I would have been late to a few things.
Most of my Saturday and Sunday was spent at home working on homework and a few of my own projects. I felt pretty accomplished since I got so much done. Usually I look at the time I have and decide that there isn't enough to accomplish anything worthwhile, but without my phone I didn't really have much of an option so I actually got some stuff done.
Sunday evening I went to my parents for Easter dinner, it was nice to see my family and chat with them without the temptation to pull out my phone and read the news or look at some funny memes.
Thats pretty much it, real boring stuff. I got my phone back Monday, checked my emails, saw some new videos on youtube, read my webcomics. It was nice to get away from my devices and get some solid work done, but I'm pretty sure I'm already back in my old habits. Though I am still taking time to get my school work done.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
THE new way to see the world.
The most amazing thing I have ever seen. This technology and idea will change so much about our understanding of our universe.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The Medium is the Message is the Medium
So.
The Medium is the Message is the Medium.
I rarely struggle to wrap my head around a concept or idea, I usually get the idea right away. My trouble is usually applying the idea correctly.
However, today I have had to re-read the information given several times, and I still don't think I have it right. The Medium is how the Message is delivered, and how the Message is delivered is the Medium. This part seems pretty straightforward, but I know there is something else beyond it that I just can't get to. So for now I'll stick with what I've got, and hopefully I'll have an epiphany as I write.
The Medium as the delivery of the Message. I really like how Prof. Young mentioned that the Medium is not only the format, but the interpretation of information as well. After all, the Message (ex. a photo) would need to to be seen, evaluated, and presented in a Medium that best promotes the Message that the interpreter gleaned from the image.
Prof. Young mentioned the Daily Show. I am also a fan and I love how Jon Stewart helps to bring context through opposing views of political America with humor.
In my view, this is the truest form of MitMitM. We need media to give us information, and we need to ensure that the message the media presents us with isn't stilted too far one way or another for other's agendas. The Daily Show gives us that counterpoint and while his frustration at modern media outlets (especially conservative Fox) is quite evident, instead of fear and hate, he gives laughter. That's the best Medium.
The Medium is the Message is the Medium.
I rarely struggle to wrap my head around a concept or idea, I usually get the idea right away. My trouble is usually applying the idea correctly.
However, today I have had to re-read the information given several times, and I still don't think I have it right. The Medium is how the Message is delivered, and how the Message is delivered is the Medium. This part seems pretty straightforward, but I know there is something else beyond it that I just can't get to. So for now I'll stick with what I've got, and hopefully I'll have an epiphany as I write.
The Medium as the delivery of the Message. I really like how Prof. Young mentioned that the Medium is not only the format, but the interpretation of information as well. After all, the Message (ex. a photo) would need to to be seen, evaluated, and presented in a Medium that best promotes the Message that the interpreter gleaned from the image.
Prof. Young mentioned the Daily Show. I am also a fan and I love how Jon Stewart helps to bring context through opposing views of political America with humor.
In my view, this is the truest form of MitMitM. We need media to give us information, and we need to ensure that the message the media presents us with isn't stilted too far one way or another for other's agendas. The Daily Show gives us that counterpoint and while his frustration at modern media outlets (especially conservative Fox) is quite evident, instead of fear and hate, he gives laughter. That's the best Medium.
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