Impact of Media

Media has impacted in so many ways, just in the aspect of providing me with my major. In my personal life I think its help me make more connections with people I now call friends, but it’s definitely had negative effects as well. In my job or any job really it’s help with advertising and engaging the consumer. I’d say over all it’s had a positive impact on my life, but it is not without its flaws. For instance, there have been times when chatting on Facebook for example it was the medium that became more important than the message, which caused many problems, because the message was not becoming clear between myself and the other person. Other times I will be so connected to phone or ipod that it’s an extension of my body, and I will what’s going on around me. I also found myself trapped in the “global village” like Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. The desire to know at all times what people are doing is exhausting, which can be an agreement for technology determinism, because just a few years ago society wasn’t concerned with knowing who was doing what and how with, and where. If they did, they simply asked now we stalk people. This is way I think smartphones are more structuralism, because they are the response to the social “need” and change, that we are all creepers now. This is why I can’t really pick one of the other, because I don’t think there is a definite one.

Hey, so did you guys know that this past week was the 60^th anniversary of the Floppy disk? No, well good I had no idea either. Honestly I don’t remember the last time I thought about a floppy disk or last used one. I'm pretty sure I only used them once before I got a thumb drive. I was like mom, what is this? I think that is when she knew how old she really was. It’s crazy to think how far we have in terms of technology and how fast we keep moving. It scares me to think about what technology will look like in just 20 years, because we are constantly creating new gadgets. I really want an iPhone but I think to myself why get one now, because as soon as you buy it the iPhone 10 will be out and it will be a little chip that you stick in your ear and you communicate telepathically. I’m going to feel so old when I have kids and they ask me about ipods, and books where you actually have to flip the page yourself. 

 It’s still cool to think back to that time when floppy disks were the hot new thing on the market. It helps me appreciate the technology we have now. I look forward to what new technology is on the horizon. Except movie players; can we just agree to stop at Blu-ray, because I really don’t want to have to start my Disney collection over again? I can't, I just can't.

Creative Commons

When the discussion of copyright is presented, it’s always hard for me to take a stance on that subject, because I don’t see it as a black/white answer. I feel there is an area of gray. The beauty of the internet is that is gives us access to everything all at once, and we should have that right, but I understand that if you create something and put your blood, sweat, and tears into it that you should get the credit for it. At the same time if you post something on the internet, you are without a doubt giving someone else the right to use it in some shape or form, that may not be your intention, but it happens. I believe that if someone takes a picture they find funny and shares it with a friend is harmless. Now, if someone stole a company logo then that is a different story, and I would understand legal action taking place. But looking at someone’s work and using that as inspiration I feel is okay, just as long as you didn’t steal their expression of idea. I definitely feel that sites like Creative Commons are a good tool that way there is less dispute over who is using what, where they got it, what are they using it for, etc. The access to different things has become a lot easier too, sites like Pinterest have made it easier to find images, videos, blogs, and different things that people know aren't theirs, but if they aren’t causing harm or taking profit for whenever they are pinning then it shouldn't matter, in any circumstance.  

Social Media Bandwagon

Media has always fascinated me; my family has always been bug movie and TV buffs, so they raised me to love media. Fast forward to now where internet media has become the great new advent of this day and age. I love it as well because I love talking and getting to know new people and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are great ways to branch out to old friends while also making new ones.      

Social media has changed our world by making it more interactive. It is a great tool for businesses, schools, and other organizations to advertise their mission and purpose. They can also keep them update on events. This way their followers do not have to wait, but can find all the information on their computer screen. I’m able to keep in touch with family that I normally wouldn’t talk to for months. People make connections and engage with people they normally wouldn’t outside of work and school. 

However, I do believe that people are relying on their social media a little too much. I know personally that I spend way too much time on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter; and I don’t even know why. We have now morphed into this world where we need to know what’s going on all the time, which isn’t always a good thing. There are studies they believe Facebook causes depression and the incidents of cyber bullying. I do believe social media has many advantages, but there are people out there that abuse it. 

Worker Abuse

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After reading the articles about the abuse Samsung and Apple factories seem to be exhibiting, I was in shock. You hear this kind of stuff in the news all the time, but normally I change the channel. Now to have read and imagine what these people go through it just boggles my mind. It takes us as a human race a million steps backwards and it’s horrible to think as our technology grows and we stand in line for the Iphone 5 that some 16 year old is being over worked and will probably never get to enjoy the phone they made. That being said, I do feel that what has been reported, is horrible on so many levels, no matter what country you live in. I do not know if I would stop using products though. I don’t own many Apple or Samsung gadgets, besides my ipod and phone, but let’s be honest here. Nowadays no one can go without their cell phone. They have become a vital part of our society. It’s really a tough answer to give, because I feel everyone should be treated with respect if they are providing a service, but I love my ipod. 

Apple vs Samsung

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While reading the different articles about the Apple vs Samsung trial I honestly couldn’t decide who was more stupid; Samsung for using Apple patents or Apple for suing over things like zooming features. Let me make one things clear, that I’m totally against someone stealing someone else’s work and passing it off as their or taking credit for work they did not do, but come on guys, can’t we just get along?

I own both Apple devices and Samsung and they couldn’t be more different in the way they work. I can’t tell you how long it took me to use my IPod, but I’m in love with it now. But like me, and so many other people I know, I am poor, and Apple technology costs money. Money most people don’t have, accept for those few who are on food stamps but have IPhones. That I do understand, but okay. I have a Tracfone by Samsung and it isn’t the greatest thing in the world, but it does give the ability to connect with my friends and family. Nevertheless it doesn’t compare to an IPhone, but if Samsung wants to use some of the same features you get with Apple technology then I think that’s very business savvy. You get the coolness of Apple but not by selling your first born for it. Win-win I’d say, however, at the same time, Apple should be given the credit for creating those features. They were the “geniuses” to think of it first. It is rightfully theirs. But think of it this way, there are numerous car companies out there right? And I never heard of one them being sued because they took the idea of a CD player in put it in a car. I think Apple should have just them take their idea, because that would reflect badly on Samsung and then Apple create something bigger and better, like they normally do. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future of technology. It’s hard for me to speculate, but I think there will more lawsuits to come. I hope Apple will take this all as a compliment and just keep being better than everyone else and hopefully Samsung will grow-up, and this whole power struggle will stop.