Sex, Drugs, The Internet, and a Reflective FinaleSo we are finally reaching the end of the semester, and I have to say this class could not have come at a more perfect time in our…Dec 14, 20202Dec 14, 20202
Abstinence for Internet JunkiesWe all have our own unique addictions when it comes to our internet use. For me this usually takes the form of repeated refreshing of my…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
The Future of Augmented RealityWhen I think of virtual or augmented reality, I think of that movie “Ready Player One” about the majority of humanity being entrenched in…Dec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
Fake News and Twitter TrollsOne thing I was able to learn this week in class was that I don’t do enough to fact check and verify everything that I read online, and…Nov 16, 20202Nov 16, 20202
Connecting in a Disconnected TimeThe internet has been a really positive development for communication, especially during this pandemic, because while we are all…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Outrage or Activism: Digital Tools for ChangeThe internet has provided the world with unprecedented access to information, which exposes us to both the good and bad in our society and…Oct 26, 20201Oct 26, 20201
The Price of PrivacyWhen we talk about digital privacy, we’re really just talking about privacy. The implications of having your privacy violated online are…Oct 13, 20202Oct 13, 20202
The Internet and Digital IdentityIn their article titled Who am I Online, Wängqvist & Frisén discuss the implications of online spaces for adolescent identity development…Oct 5, 20202Oct 5, 20202
The Internet: Ellis Island or Primary Address?In many ways, the internet has revolutionized social interaction, but not in the same way or to the same extent for all people. We all…Sep 28, 2020Sep 28, 2020
