I will be talking about Technology, Gender, and Cultural Identities.
My key points are:
1) Gender stereotypes
2) Gender in Digital Communicators
3) Identifying with humanoid entities
4) "The Gendered Blogosphere"
-Melissa Cooper-
Monday, November 26, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Lab Exercise: Technology & Civic Engagement
HILLARY CLINTON
-Presidential campaign 2008
-"Women for Hilary"--links to myspace, facebook, youtube, flicker, and eons
-Homepage does not focus on issues--must follow link
-Promises: strengthening middle class, providing affordable/accessable healthcare, ending war in Iraq, energy independence, fulfill promises to veterans, restoring America's "standing" in the world, strengthening government democracy
-Expresses more liberal views--targeting younger generation
How does website promote campaign? --uses links to facebook, myspace, bloggerspots
How does the Internet function to facilitate their election campaigns? At first-look users are given option to receive emails as supporters; blogs; may purchase "supporter-wear"
Differences: targeting younger generation--facebook, myspace, youtube, more colorful and upbeat; simpler
JOE LIEBERMAN
-US Senate 2008
-Homepage does not address issues--must follow link
-Promises: more in-depth than Hillary's site...you must actually read into the articles provided in order to gain insight into his position on issues; does not support ending war; America must regain its economic strength and create new jobs through pro-growth, fiscally responsible, entrepreneurial national leadership; Enhancing America's energy security and curbing global warming are two of Senator Lieberman's top legislative priorities; served on the conference committee for the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act - A Legacy for Users in which he was able to secure hundreds of millions dollars for Connecticut's highways, roads, and transit facilities; spearheaded efforts to reform America's educational system by boosting federal funding, expanding access to quality education, challenging educators to raise standards, and providing all Americans with the skills to compete in the global economy through the introduction of innovative legislation.
-Expresses more conservative views; targeting older generation
How does website promote campaign?--uses devices to attract older generation; gives opportunity to view public speeches
Differences: very "red-white-and blue"; links to newsfeeds; more professional
-Presidential campaign 2008
-"Women for Hilary"--links to myspace, facebook, youtube, flicker, and eons
-Homepage does not focus on issues--must follow link
-Promises: strengthening middle class, providing affordable/accessable healthcare, ending war in Iraq, energy independence, fulfill promises to veterans, restoring America's "standing" in the world, strengthening government democracy
-Expresses more liberal views--targeting younger generation
How does website promote campaign? --uses links to facebook, myspace, bloggerspots
How does the Internet function to facilitate their election campaigns? At first-look users are given option to receive emails as supporters; blogs; may purchase "supporter-wear"
Differences: targeting younger generation--facebook, myspace, youtube, more colorful and upbeat; simpler
JOE LIEBERMAN
-US Senate 2008
-Homepage does not address issues--must follow link
-Promises: more in-depth than Hillary's site...you must actually read into the articles provided in order to gain insight into his position on issues; does not support ending war; America must regain its economic strength and create new jobs through pro-growth, fiscally responsible, entrepreneurial national leadership; Enhancing America's energy security and curbing global warming are two of Senator Lieberman's top legislative priorities; served on the conference committee for the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act - A Legacy for Users in which he was able to secure hundreds of millions dollars for Connecticut's highways, roads, and transit facilities; spearheaded efforts to reform America's educational system by boosting federal funding, expanding access to quality education, challenging educators to raise standards, and providing all Americans with the skills to compete in the global economy through the introduction of innovative legislation.
-Expresses more conservative views; targeting older generation
How does website promote campaign?--uses devices to attract older generation; gives opportunity to view public speeches
Differences: very "red-white-and blue"; links to newsfeeds; more professional
Technology & Civic Engagement
Elizabeth Wakefield, Satara Williams, Ryan Cochrane, Alexandra Dill
We found the websites of Senator John McCain(www.johnmccain.com) and Texas Secretary of the State Phil Wilson (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/sosbio.shtml).
Senator John McCain is currently running for President of the United States in the 2008 national election. Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson was re-elected for Texas Secretary of State in July of 2007.
Senator John McCain's biggest issue to discuss is the current war in Iraq and he plans onunveiling a new strategy for victory in the war. McCain vows to rally our democratic allies to secure a broader peace across nations. He wishes to reform the government through bringing spending under control, decreasing the amount of vetos that are dismissed, spending bills every time as well as keeping national taxes at a minimum. McCain also vows to reform healthcare across the nation. McCain sets himself apart from other candidates by promising his actions will be beneficial for the nation, unlike any Democratic candidate.
Texas Secretary of the State Phil Wilson's largest concerns are that of fair elections and increasing voter participation across the state. Wilson promises to increase voting across the state of Texas while making it a more accessible, easy, and more secure. Currently, Wilson has no opponents seeking election due to the fact that his last opponent stepped down before the election.
John McCain uses his website to promote his service to the country in the military, his experienced leadership as Senator of Arizona, his bold solutions for the issues, and his willingness to get people involved in elections across the nation.
Phil Wilson uses Public Service Announcements on his website to promote his campaign. Wilson also utilizes a Podcast to make his past speeches available to the public.
For both McCain and Wilson, the internet is pivotal to their election campaigns in that both have links for donating money toward their causes as well as looking at both candidates past campaign efforts as well as contact email addresses and a link for citizens to sign up to vote. McCain in particular has an online store as well as a Facebook and Myspace profile.
The major differences between McCain and Wilson's websites is that McCain is a NATIONAL candidate, thus he has more money to utilize for a more advanced website, greater means of funding, and he has a more national appeal to people in that he's running for the top political position in the nation. Wilson's website is different in that he has very specific issues that relate to Texas and the position of Secretary of State. Because he is a state politician, his position is lesser known than that of say the Governor or President. Wilson's campaign budget is much smaller than that of McCain, thus his resources are more limited to the pressing issues of his office.
We found the websites of Senator John McCain(www.johnmccain.com) and Texas Secretary of the State Phil Wilson (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/sosbio.shtml).
Senator John McCain is currently running for President of the United States in the 2008 national election. Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson was re-elected for Texas Secretary of State in July of 2007.
Senator John McCain's biggest issue to discuss is the current war in Iraq and he plans onunveiling a new strategy for victory in the war. McCain vows to rally our democratic allies to secure a broader peace across nations. He wishes to reform the government through bringing spending under control, decreasing the amount of vetos that are dismissed, spending bills every time as well as keeping national taxes at a minimum. McCain also vows to reform healthcare across the nation. McCain sets himself apart from other candidates by promising his actions will be beneficial for the nation, unlike any Democratic candidate.
Texas Secretary of the State Phil Wilson's largest concerns are that of fair elections and increasing voter participation across the state. Wilson promises to increase voting across the state of Texas while making it a more accessible, easy, and more secure. Currently, Wilson has no opponents seeking election due to the fact that his last opponent stepped down before the election.
John McCain uses his website to promote his service to the country in the military, his experienced leadership as Senator of Arizona, his bold solutions for the issues, and his willingness to get people involved in elections across the nation.
Phil Wilson uses Public Service Announcements on his website to promote his campaign. Wilson also utilizes a Podcast to make his past speeches available to the public.
For both McCain and Wilson, the internet is pivotal to their election campaigns in that both have links for donating money toward their causes as well as looking at both candidates past campaign efforts as well as contact email addresses and a link for citizens to sign up to vote. McCain in particular has an online store as well as a Facebook and Myspace profile.
The major differences between McCain and Wilson's websites is that McCain is a NATIONAL candidate, thus he has more money to utilize for a more advanced website, greater means of funding, and he has a more national appeal to people in that he's running for the top political position in the nation. Wilson's website is different in that he has very specific issues that relate to Texas and the position of Secretary of State. Because he is a state politician, his position is lesser known than that of say the Governor or President. Wilson's campaign budget is much smaller than that of McCain, thus his resources are more limited to the pressing issues of his office.
Lab Section Exercise: Technology & Civic Engagement
- The theme of the website http://www.barackobama.com/issues/education/ is Join the Movement. Barack Obama is the candidate. Obama is running for president in 2008.
- The theme of the website http://gsc.tamu.edu/pages/about.htm is that the officers are elected by the GSC student council in the Spring.
-On the issue of higher education, Obama wants to increase federal aid such as pell grants to improve the accessibility of higher education. Obama promises eliminate wasteful subsidies to private student lenders and instead support the federal Direct Loan program, invest the savings in additional student aid, and add greater transparency to the student financial aid process- The theme of the website is Join the Movement.
- GSC's goals are to:
1.Identify, share, and discuss issues pertinent to graduate and professional students in order to maintain academic freedom, to improve the quality of instruction, to develop and strengthen the University's recruitment and retention programs, to encourage training, fair compensation and benefits, and to ensure that quality student services are made available.
2.Be recognized as representing a unique population within the University System.
3.Establish open and effective communications with the University and its constituents.
4.Establish open and effective communications within the graduate and professional student body on issues that affect all areas of the graduate student population.
5.Serve as a venue for graduate and professional students at Texas A&M by providing opportunities for social interaction and service to the local community.
- Obama uses his website to network his supporters so that they can support him more effectively. His site focuses on interactive involvement.
-The GSC's site focuses on a more direct way to get involved by linking the site vote.tamu.edu to persuade people to vote.
-The Obama site uses a more interactive approach by asking for your email address so they can keep you updated. And the GSC website uses a more indirect approach with less interactive links.
Veronica Till
Blake Alldredge
Danielle Storseth
Taylor Neagli
- The theme of the website http://gsc.tamu.edu/pages/about.htm is that the officers are elected by the GSC student council in the Spring.
-On the issue of higher education, Obama wants to increase federal aid such as pell grants to improve the accessibility of higher education. Obama promises eliminate wasteful subsidies to private student lenders and instead support the federal Direct Loan program, invest the savings in additional student aid, and add greater transparency to the student financial aid process- The theme of the website is Join the Movement.
- GSC's goals are to:
1.Identify, share, and discuss issues pertinent to graduate and professional students in order to maintain academic freedom, to improve the quality of instruction, to develop and strengthen the University's recruitment and retention programs, to encourage training, fair compensation and benefits, and to ensure that quality student services are made available.
2.Be recognized as representing a unique population within the University System.
3.Establish open and effective communications with the University and its constituents.
4.Establish open and effective communications within the graduate and professional student body on issues that affect all areas of the graduate student population.
5.Serve as a venue for graduate and professional students at Texas A&M by providing opportunities for social interaction and service to the local community.
- Obama uses his website to network his supporters so that they can support him more effectively. His site focuses on interactive involvement.
-The GSC's site focuses on a more direct way to get involved by linking the site vote.tamu.edu to persuade people to vote.
-The Obama site uses a more interactive approach by asking for your email address so they can keep you updated. And the GSC website uses a more indirect approach with less interactive links.
Veronica Till
Blake Alldredge
Danielle Storseth
Taylor Neagli
Monday, November 12, 2007
Technology and Public Engagement Presentation
I will be discussing in my presentation tomorrow the following key points:
1) What is the public sphere?
2) Why should we study the public sphere?
3) Why redefine the public sphere?
4) Explain the four bases/biases of the public sphere.
Alexandra Dill
1) What is the public sphere?
2) Why should we study the public sphere?
3) Why redefine the public sphere?
4) Explain the four bases/biases of the public sphere.
Alexandra Dill
Technology and Social Engagement
I will be talking about Internet use and civic engagement. My key points are:
1) Definition of Civic Engagement
2) Description of Internet use and Internet users
3) Main uses of the Internet
4) Influences of Civic Engagement
Elizabeth Wakefield
1) Definition of Civic Engagement
2) Description of Internet use and Internet users
3) Main uses of the Internet
4) Influences of Civic Engagement
Elizabeth Wakefield
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Wal-Mart Watch
Wal-mart watch is a web-site in which it tells people all the negative sides to Wal-Mart. It wants to bridge the gap between ordinary citizens and community organizations concerned about Wal-Mart's unchecked growth and negative impact on our society. They want to change the way Wal-Mart does its business practices to benefit employees and communitys.
This website is aimed to resist Wal-Mart and to open more up to the free market. It wants to take from Wal-Mart and give money back to society.
Its a counter-movement because it resists the free market economy.
On the control side they have the structural power, because they have the control, and they make there own decisions, which effect the town and sometimes the country.
Wal-Mart's power is the money, therefore they are the largest company in the world and they have more money than any other company. They exist in small towns where the majority of the citizens live in also work for Wal-Mart. So therefore they have all power from money, people, and city's.
On the resistance side it is going to be symbolic power because the website is giving there negative thoughts on Wal-Mart to try to persuade everyone to not to shop with Wal-Mart.
ICTs are used because they are easy to produce and distribute. There is a high level of anonymonity.
Ryan Cochrane
Blake Alldredge
Nathan Dysinger
This website is aimed to resist Wal-Mart and to open more up to the free market. It wants to take from Wal-Mart and give money back to society.
Its a counter-movement because it resists the free market economy.
On the control side they have the structural power, because they have the control, and they make there own decisions, which effect the town and sometimes the country.
Wal-Mart's power is the money, therefore they are the largest company in the world and they have more money than any other company. They exist in small towns where the majority of the citizens live in also work for Wal-Mart. So therefore they have all power from money, people, and city's.
On the resistance side it is going to be symbolic power because the website is giving there negative thoughts on Wal-Mart to try to persuade everyone to not to shop with Wal-Mart.
ICTs are used because they are easy to produce and distribute. There is a high level of anonymonity.
Ryan Cochrane
Blake Alldredge
Nathan Dysinger
Lab Section Exercise: Technology & Social Resistance
The general theme of this website is real change- to benefit Wal-Mart communities.
This site aims to resist:
Discrimination
Health Care
Environment
Labor Relations
Political Influence
Community Impact
Corporate Culture
Supply Chain
This website belongs to Polanyi's Counter Movement because its resistance to free market economy and social institutions
On the control side Walmart controls the Structural Power- power over decision-making, rules and laws
On the resistance side Walmart watch also controls the Structural Power- this makes for a bigger more influential battle
ICT's are used to make resistance?
To enforce idea via the internet
Taylor Neagli
Danielle Storseth
This site aims to resist:
Discrimination
Health Care
Environment
Labor Relations
Political Influence
Community Impact
Corporate Culture
Supply Chain
This website belongs to Polanyi's Counter Movement because its resistance to free market economy and social institutions
On the control side Walmart controls the Structural Power- power over decision-making, rules and laws
On the resistance side Walmart watch also controls the Structural Power- this makes for a bigger more influential battle
ICT's are used to make resistance?
To enforce idea via the internet
Taylor Neagli
Danielle Storseth
Technology & Social Resistance
by: Liz Wakefield, Veronica Till & Alexandra Dill
The website we found is saveourenvironment.org. This website aims to resist a number of environmental hazards but mainly the problems oil companies create for our environment by discounting their concern for global warming. Saveourenvironment.org is a counter-hegemony resistance website because it aims to provide society with the tools to create a better environment in order to change the way of life of the people in the society.
The power utilized by the control side is through structural power due to the fact oil and fuel companies successfully lobby the government for money.
The power utilized by the resistance side is through both symbolic and structural power. Symbolic because the saveourenvironment.org website is riddled with banners and notices about how someone can aid in their effort. The website is constantly implanting environmentally friendly ideas into its readers through articles and advertisements. It has structural power in that it has also been just as successful in lobbying congress for money and getting big decisions made in its favor.
Information Communication Technology is used to make resistance by providing a starting point for peoples ideas as well as a centralized source for supporters to collect their ideas in order to create a stronger movement. Internet and ICT's are particularly beneficial to a resistance movement because it creates an easily viewed medium for millions to access.
The website we found is saveourenvironment.org. This website aims to resist a number of environmental hazards but mainly the problems oil companies create for our environment by discounting their concern for global warming. Saveourenvironment.org is a counter-hegemony resistance website because it aims to provide society with the tools to create a better environment in order to change the way of life of the people in the society.
The power utilized by the control side is through structural power due to the fact oil and fuel companies successfully lobby the government for money.
The power utilized by the resistance side is through both symbolic and structural power. Symbolic because the saveourenvironment.org website is riddled with banners and notices about how someone can aid in their effort. The website is constantly implanting environmentally friendly ideas into its readers through articles and advertisements. It has structural power in that it has also been just as successful in lobbying congress for money and getting big decisions made in its favor.
Information Communication Technology is used to make resistance by providing a starting point for peoples ideas as well as a centralized source for supporters to collect their ideas in order to create a stronger movement. Internet and ICT's are particularly beneficial to a resistance movement because it creates an easily viewed medium for millions to access.
Lab Exercise: Technology and Social Resistance
Website: www.stophernow.com
Theme: to stop Hillary CLinton from becoming the president in 2008
Control: rescuing America from the liberal views of Hillary Clinton
What type of resistance: CounterMovement, the website is organized and trying to reach a larger public
What kinds of power are used by the dominant group to exercise control? How?: the power to promote, they are using technology to reach a large audience, they have links to where you can put the website on your own virtual spaces (myspace and facebook). The use the news media and incorporate all articles that belittle clinton on their page. THey have blogs that allow people to share ideas and thoughts.
On the resistance side, what kinds of powers are used? How?: They try to counter the anti Clinton sites in the same manner. They have links to other sites that promote and side with Clinton. Also, blogging is available to support Clinton. Technology is used, to give supporters place to view Hillarys movements, and to promote her ideas and opinions.
How are ICT's used to make resistance?: the internet is used to gather supporters and give the antiHillary Clinton movement a home base. Also, the utilize the media in order to display all of the news stories that are antiClinton.
-Kasey Boykin, Vanchelsa Sandoval, Kallie Gallagher
Theme: to stop Hillary CLinton from becoming the president in 2008
Control: rescuing America from the liberal views of Hillary Clinton
What type of resistance: CounterMovement, the website is organized and trying to reach a larger public
What kinds of power are used by the dominant group to exercise control? How?: the power to promote, they are using technology to reach a large audience, they have links to where you can put the website on your own virtual spaces (myspace and facebook). The use the news media and incorporate all articles that belittle clinton on their page. THey have blogs that allow people to share ideas and thoughts.
On the resistance side, what kinds of powers are used? How?: They try to counter the anti Clinton sites in the same manner. They have links to other sites that promote and side with Clinton. Also, blogging is available to support Clinton. Technology is used, to give supporters place to view Hillarys movements, and to promote her ideas and opinions.
How are ICT's used to make resistance?: the internet is used to gather supporters and give the antiHillary Clinton movement a home base. Also, the utilize the media in order to display all of the news stories that are antiClinton.
-Kasey Boykin, Vanchelsa Sandoval, Kallie Gallagher
Monday, November 5, 2007
Technology & Civil Society: Civic Usability in Internet Journalism Classes Presentation By Nathan Dysinger
I will be discussing a few main points in the article: Civic Usability in Internet Journalism Classes.
1) Definition of Civic Usability
2) Testing Usability
3) Teaching Usability
4) Future of Technology In Journalism
5) Conclusion
1) Definition of Civic Usability
2) Testing Usability
3) Teaching Usability
4) Future of Technology In Journalism
5) Conclusion
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Web MD Design
First off we like the layout of the page. The abundance of information is useful when people are searching for various diseases. The complexity of the website allows for so many different options for the user. For example, there are daily videos allowing the user to feel the up to date technological aspect that they would get by visiting any doctors office.
Although, we feel the Symptom checker icon could be a bit larger than it is now. Most of the people visiting the site will want quick results and an easy to access diagnosis. By enlarging the symptom checker icon, people will have a more direction.
Another icon we feel could be larger is the 'Find a Doctor' icon. This icon is currently at the bottom right side of the website, forcing the user to scroll down to find it which could be difficult to access. These two icons will be the most visited, so enlarging them and improving their viewing will allow for better, more concise searching. Along with these two the 'ask the experts' link would be better placed next to these icons.
Lastly, by providing more information on where the doctors went to school, their background in the health field, etc., will improve the trust and quality of the sites referrals.
Danielle Storseth
Blake Alldredge
Taylor Neagli
Although, we feel the Symptom checker icon could be a bit larger than it is now. Most of the people visiting the site will want quick results and an easy to access diagnosis. By enlarging the symptom checker icon, people will have a more direction.
Another icon we feel could be larger is the 'Find a Doctor' icon. This icon is currently at the bottom right side of the website, forcing the user to scroll down to find it which could be difficult to access. These two icons will be the most visited, so enlarging them and improving their viewing will allow for better, more concise searching. Along with these two the 'ask the experts' link would be better placed next to these icons.
Lastly, by providing more information on where the doctors went to school, their background in the health field, etc., will improve the trust and quality of the sites referrals.
Danielle Storseth
Blake Alldredge
Taylor Neagli
Health & Technology--Group Exercise
By: Melissa Cooper, Michael Stark, Nathan Dycinger
Original Design Questions:
-Why clutter the homepage with a massive amount of information? It seems to us that such distractions may lead to patients becoming overwhelmed with their first glance and may inevitably turn them away from the site.
Our design:
-The first thing we would do is simplify the layout of the homepage. It is important for the patient to enter feeling confident in the website and not like they are stepping into a catastrophe.
-We would then construct a "Virtual Doc." who would provide feedback via virtual interaction with the patient in order to convey a more personal relationship with the patient (or so the patient would think)--It would simulate a doctors visit with an instantaneous walk-through of a doctors office after loading the site--and the perks: no waiting rooms!--The doctor would ask a variety of questions in relation to the patient's visit (specifically in regards to the patient's symptoms)
-We would also provide a 24 hour customer service (toll free) for all WebMD users. This service would give patients a way to ask help questions for the site, as well as, give patients the opportunity to communicate with a doctor over the phone
Original Design Questions:
-Why clutter the homepage with a massive amount of information? It seems to us that such distractions may lead to patients becoming overwhelmed with their first glance and may inevitably turn them away from the site.
Our design:
-The first thing we would do is simplify the layout of the homepage. It is important for the patient to enter feeling confident in the website and not like they are stepping into a catastrophe.
-We would then construct a "Virtual Doc." who would provide feedback via virtual interaction with the patient in order to convey a more personal relationship with the patient (or so the patient would think)--It would simulate a doctors visit with an instantaneous walk-through of a doctors office after loading the site--and the perks: no waiting rooms!--The doctor would ask a variety of questions in relation to the patient's visit (specifically in regards to the patient's symptoms)
-We would also provide a 24 hour customer service (toll free) for all WebMD users. This service would give patients a way to ask help questions for the site, as well as, give patients the opportunity to communicate with a doctor over the phone
Health and Technology Lab Exercise
Health and Technology Lab Exercise (10-30-2007)
Web Design Suggestions/Questions:
1. Include links for doctors so that people know they are choosing a respectable doctor, for example, if a family is moving into a new area and don't know about the local physicians they can check online. Also, people can post reviews of the doctors they use. Actual patient reviews are helpful because they give an ida of what the doctor is actually like.
2. Include a section for important questions to ask your doctor (what the diffent types of scans/tests are doing). People could also email the site with important questionsif they cant find the answers online.
3. Have a feature on the important infections/diseases that are common at the moment, the flu, why its importan to get shots and vaccines.
4. The page looks a little busy, include more links, dont cram everything in on one page
5. Develop a members service where the patron gives voluntary health information and the site reminds he or she to go in for checkups i.e. mamograms, many people forget important check ups, especially if they do not have anyone to remind them.
Vanchelsa Sandoval, Ryan Cochrane, Kallie Gallagher
Web Design Suggestions/Questions:
1. Include links for doctors so that people know they are choosing a respectable doctor, for example, if a family is moving into a new area and don't know about the local physicians they can check online. Also, people can post reviews of the doctors they use. Actual patient reviews are helpful because they give an ida of what the doctor is actually like.
2. Include a section for important questions to ask your doctor (what the diffent types of scans/tests are doing). People could also email the site with important questionsif they cant find the answers online.
3. Have a feature on the important infections/diseases that are common at the moment, the flu, why its importan to get shots and vaccines.
4. The page looks a little busy, include more links, dont cram everything in on one page
5. Develop a members service where the patron gives voluntary health information and the site reminds he or she to go in for checkups i.e. mamograms, many people forget important check ups, especially if they do not have anyone to remind them.
Vanchelsa Sandoval, Ryan Cochrane, Kallie Gallagher
Health and Technology Exercise
October 30, 2007
Alexandra Dill, Elizabeth Wakefield, Satara Williams
New Design: a place to type in all the patient's symptoms, each doctor has his own username and e-mail so the patient can have direct information exchange with him, various clinics have their own web pages and their specific information, have a search section where the patient can use his/her zip code to find the closes availale doctor, section that explains what is expected to pay with different issurance companies, a section where the patient can provide the doctor with his/her e-mail so the physician can contact through e-mail, families can personalize their own web page, personalized appointmenr reminders
Alexandra Dill, Elizabeth Wakefield, Satara Williams
New Design: a place to type in all the patient's symptoms, each doctor has his own username and e-mail so the patient can have direct information exchange with him, various clinics have their own web pages and their specific information, have a search section where the patient can use his/her zip code to find the closes availale doctor, section that explains what is expected to pay with different issurance companies, a section where the patient can provide the doctor with his/her e-mail so the physician can contact through e-mail, families can personalize their own web page, personalized appointmenr reminders
Monday, October 29, 2007
Technology and Health Presentation by Satara Williams
October 29, 2007
I will be discussing Telemedicine and its effects on Health communication. My key points include:
(1) The true definition of telemedicine
(2) The pro's and con's of telemedicine
(3)The four categories of telemedicine
(4) How telemedicine is shaping the future in medicine
Satara Williams
I will be discussing Telemedicine and its effects on Health communication. My key points include:
(1) The true definition of telemedicine
(2) The pro's and con's of telemedicine
(3)The four categories of telemedicine
(4) How telemedicine is shaping the future in medicine
Satara Williams
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Lab Exercise-Technology, Infotainment & Glamour
Lab Section Exercise: Technology, Infotainment & Glamour
Infotainment has been looked at as “soft news” by some researchers. Others have deemed this news aimed at both informing and entertaining. Still other researchers have concluded that infotainment is strictly about making information fun and getting it across in an entertaining manner.
In this activity about infotainment, you will be separated into groups of 2-3 people. Each group will choose one type of infotainment websites: (1) Fandom sites; (2) News providers about comedic, parody or satire; (3) Tabloid sites; (4) Human interest story online; and (5) Entertainment news sources. Pick up two websites under each type, and answer the following questions:
• Who are the authors/producers?
• Who are the consumers/intended audience?
• What makes the site/message informative? Why?
• What makes the site/message entertaining? Why?
• What is the most recent piece of information on the site?
• What are differences between these two chosen websites? Why?
Post your answers on our weblog.
Infotainment has been looked at as “soft news” by some researchers. Others have deemed this news aimed at both informing and entertaining. Still other researchers have concluded that infotainment is strictly about making information fun and getting it across in an entertaining manner.
In this activity about infotainment, you will be separated into groups of 2-3 people. Each group will choose one type of infotainment websites: (1) Fandom sites; (2) News providers about comedic, parody or satire; (3) Tabloid sites; (4) Human interest story online; and (5) Entertainment news sources. Pick up two websites under each type, and answer the following questions:
• Who are the authors/producers?
• Who are the consumers/intended audience?
• What makes the site/message informative? Why?
• What makes the site/message entertaining? Why?
• What is the most recent piece of information on the site?
• What are differences between these two chosen websites? Why?
Post your answers on our weblog.
Comments on Media coverage of wars
I believe that the media presents stories on wars and show photographs that will best serve their political beliefs and be the most sensational story. You can see how the media was enthusiastic about the Vietnam War at first, but as time continued and no progress wasbeing made, the media turned around and began to fire back at the leadership of the country. We have seen how the media, largely liberal, attacked the proponents, especially President Bush, because they didnt believe that we should go into this war. They have continued this attack on the Iraq War and have been a large part of why the War no longer has a great deal of support anymore.
Blake Alldredge
Blake Alldredge
Monday, October 22, 2007
Here are my keypoints to my presentation:
I did my presentation on Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Participatory Fandom: Mapping new Congruencies between the Internet and Media Entertainment Culture by Elana Shefrin.
1. How internet communications with fans and producers of films effects production, circulation, and consumption.
2. The effects of online and offline communications between the fields of power and media production. Including Pros and Cons.
3. Other examples of fan websites and their effects on media.
Danielle Storseth
I did my presentation on Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Participatory Fandom: Mapping new Congruencies between the Internet and Media Entertainment Culture by Elana Shefrin.
1. How internet communications with fans and producers of films effects production, circulation, and consumption.
2. The effects of online and offline communications between the fields of power and media production. Including Pros and Cons.
3. Other examples of fan websites and their effects on media.
Danielle Storseth
Monday, October 15, 2007
Technology, War, and Security Presentation
I will be discussing The Information Bomb, by Paul Virilio. Here are some things to consider:
Have you ever been in a stituation where strangers are exposed to aspects of your life which would be unavailable to them without ICTs (especially the internet)? How did you feel about the experience? How did you react?
What kinds of interactive marketing techniques have you encountered or heard of? Did any of them infringe on your/other people's privacy? How?
What are some instances in your life where ICTs "trap" you - restrict your activities, burden you with obligations, etc? How can we reduce the drain ICTs have on us?
How does the information age contribute to the tendency of people and corporations to "snoop"? Is the freedom to access so much information about individuals and corporations dangerous? What are some threats posed by this accessibility?
Have you ever been in a stituation where strangers are exposed to aspects of your life which would be unavailable to them without ICTs (especially the internet)? How did you feel about the experience? How did you react?
What kinds of interactive marketing techniques have you encountered or heard of? Did any of them infringe on your/other people's privacy? How?
What are some instances in your life where ICTs "trap" you - restrict your activities, burden you with obligations, etc? How can we reduce the drain ICTs have on us?
How does the information age contribute to the tendency of people and corporations to "snoop"? Is the freedom to access so much information about individuals and corporations dangerous? What are some threats posed by this accessibility?
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Kallie Gallagher- Presentation Key Points (October 16, 2007)
Technology, War and Security
Here are my presentation key points that I will talk about on Tuesday:
The article I chose is: "When War is Reduced to a Photograph" by Barbie Zelizer from the book JOURNALISM AFTER SEPTEMBER 11
Key Points of the Presentation:
1. The style of media reporting during a time of war as oppossed to journalism in a time of peace. How do the styles differ?
2. The article looks at how war is portrayed through photographs. For example, what traits are presented in the majority of war-time photos: patriotism, determination, heroics.
3. Also, it is important to look at how the images of war affect the nation's perception of war.
-Kallie Gallagher
Here are my presentation key points that I will talk about on Tuesday:
The article I chose is: "When War is Reduced to a Photograph" by Barbie Zelizer from the book JOURNALISM AFTER SEPTEMBER 11
Key Points of the Presentation:
1. The style of media reporting during a time of war as oppossed to journalism in a time of peace. How do the styles differ?
2. The article looks at how war is portrayed through photographs. For example, what traits are presented in the majority of war-time photos: patriotism, determination, heroics.
3. Also, it is important to look at how the images of war affect the nation's perception of war.
-Kallie Gallagher
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Assess Outcomes in a Globally Linked Strategic Communication
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), is the model we use to judge how an online use is easy, and will be used in the future for someones future education. It is a rating from the scale 1-7 to rate the ease of use and liklyness for continue the use of the technology. The objective to the technology communication is to make an online experiment like a face to face expeirience in which will save people time and money, when it comes down to business. Education and Technology has come a long way and this model helps show the success of different types of learning and what works and doesnt through studies of students and professors accros the world.
Ryan Cochrane
Ryan Cochrane
Monday, October 8, 2007
Technology & Political Economy
1) A person who downloads music, games, etc. illegally can break copyright laws in two ways. The first way is illegal download itself. Secondly when these things are downloaded a share file can also be opened. This makes it very difficult for the DMCA to regulate the use of p2p technology.
2) There job is to monitor the sites and try to catch the people who are illegally downloading. They are becoming more successful, but there are still many problems.
3) As long as there's p2p technology there has to be the DMCA to regulate it. The DMCA will continue to try to regulate the p2p technology and the p2p technology will continue to try find ways to avoid being caught.
4) The first law is quantitive vs. qualitive. Right now the DMCA is doing many things to try to prevent illegal downloading. Hopefully that will be a qualitive change for safer, copyrighted material. The second law suggests a good relationship between the two. They would have to come together to benefit both parties. Lastly, thesis-antithesis-synthesis occurs when the DMCA tracks down and punishes violators and without the p2p there would be no need for the DMCA.
5) The DMCA and Texas A&M have a fair relationship. It is the job of the DMCA to catch illegal file sharers. Texas A&M should work in conjunction with the DMCA. I do think Texas A&M should look into a program such as, ruckus. This program allows college students access to millions of free songs. It’s a legal online download service. This would keep students from downloading music illegally.
6) The DMCA protects those who have copyrighted material. They overlook the people downloading the music. If cds weren’t so expensive than illegal downloading wouldn’t be necessary.
7) If I were to regulate I would impose a downloading fee of a certain amount each month to download x number of songs.
Elizabeth Wakefield
2) There job is to monitor the sites and try to catch the people who are illegally downloading. They are becoming more successful, but there are still many problems.
3) As long as there's p2p technology there has to be the DMCA to regulate it. The DMCA will continue to try to regulate the p2p technology and the p2p technology will continue to try find ways to avoid being caught.
4) The first law is quantitive vs. qualitive. Right now the DMCA is doing many things to try to prevent illegal downloading. Hopefully that will be a qualitive change for safer, copyrighted material. The second law suggests a good relationship between the two. They would have to come together to benefit both parties. Lastly, thesis-antithesis-synthesis occurs when the DMCA tracks down and punishes violators and without the p2p there would be no need for the DMCA.
5) The DMCA and Texas A&M have a fair relationship. It is the job of the DMCA to catch illegal file sharers. Texas A&M should work in conjunction with the DMCA. I do think Texas A&M should look into a program such as, ruckus. This program allows college students access to millions of free songs. It’s a legal online download service. This would keep students from downloading music illegally.
6) The DMCA protects those who have copyrighted material. They overlook the people downloading the music. If cds weren’t so expensive than illegal downloading wouldn’t be necessary.
7) If I were to regulate I would impose a downloading fee of a certain amount each month to download x number of songs.
Elizabeth Wakefield
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Lab Exercise 2: Technology & Religion
- I located the A&M United Methodist Church webpage which is, http://www.am-umc.org/. Their webpage serves several functions such as: various information on their numerous ministries, a calendar, announcements, a map to their church, staff contact info, and their newsletter.
- Their webpage empowers members to take an active role in their church an to attend often, with various events and ministry opportunities.
- Compared to larger national relgious websites, the local A&M United Methodist Church webpage is quite helpful. With various tabs of information, that could tell anyone that didn't know much about their church, or their religion all they needed to know. Overall, I thought their webpage was useful, helpful and very well done. By Nathan Dysinger
Lab Section Exercise: Technology and Political Econom
1) The challenges P2P technology bring to copyright protection on the internet are that individuals are illegally downloading music, games, movies, and software which are copyrighted by law. When they download any of these applications they are also opening a file share which they may not be aware of. By downloading and file sharing with out the copyright owners permission they are breaking the law and could receive a big fine or even jail time.
2) The DMCA's job is to sit around and check for people illegally downloading copyright information. When they find out if people are illegally downloading or file sharing they find out your IP address and your internet carrier and prosecute you. If you are prosecuted you can receive up to 3 yrs in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
3) With technology being the substructure will allow more people to explore the Internet. When they do this is may have a bigger impact on who illegally downloads and file shares which will determine the fines and penalties given by the superstructure DMCA. So the cause of one will be the effect of the other.
4) I think the 3 laws of dialectics do play a relationship between P2P technology and DMCA, because they are opposites. P2P is illegal and it is wrong but the DMCA is the organization out to stop the P2P from happening. The transformation from quantity to quality will have the DMCA knock down all the P2P users to lower the quantity and make the quality of the internet better. Finally the thesis- antithesis-synthesis could be how the DMCA planned to stop P2P sharing and how it is working, so in some ways they all are in common with the two.
5) The DMCA and TAMU have a very good relationship. The DMCA notifies TAMU of whats going on in the campus. I think its very good that TAMU cracks down on violators to help out with the DMCA. I think that if students are using TAMU computers to use it for illegal use, they should be in trouble by the University and DMCA. DMCA and TAMU are defiantly pulling the side of the copyright holder which is the way it should be, because its their work that can be purchased and TAMU is stopping people from stealing from them which fits the guide of the Aggie Code of Honor.
6) The DMCA interests are in protecting peoples work that is copyrighted on the internet from thieves. By cracking down hard on people breaking the law and not let anyone go this will help protect their interest and will defiantly show what they represent. It will get other peoples interest by getting fined if they are illegally using the computer or it will make the artists or publishers happy by doing this.
7) I would fine every user of P2P, and crack down on them hard so that no one will illegally download artists hard work. This will help the artists earn their pay check and it will teach people not to take whats no theirs because they would not like it if people where taking their pay check from them.
Ryan Cochrane
2) The DMCA's job is to sit around and check for people illegally downloading copyright information. When they find out if people are illegally downloading or file sharing they find out your IP address and your internet carrier and prosecute you. If you are prosecuted you can receive up to 3 yrs in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
3) With technology being the substructure will allow more people to explore the Internet. When they do this is may have a bigger impact on who illegally downloads and file shares which will determine the fines and penalties given by the superstructure DMCA. So the cause of one will be the effect of the other.
4) I think the 3 laws of dialectics do play a relationship between P2P technology and DMCA, because they are opposites. P2P is illegal and it is wrong but the DMCA is the organization out to stop the P2P from happening. The transformation from quantity to quality will have the DMCA knock down all the P2P users to lower the quantity and make the quality of the internet better. Finally the thesis- antithesis-synthesis could be how the DMCA planned to stop P2P sharing and how it is working, so in some ways they all are in common with the two.
5) The DMCA and TAMU have a very good relationship. The DMCA notifies TAMU of whats going on in the campus. I think its very good that TAMU cracks down on violators to help out with the DMCA. I think that if students are using TAMU computers to use it for illegal use, they should be in trouble by the University and DMCA. DMCA and TAMU are defiantly pulling the side of the copyright holder which is the way it should be, because its their work that can be purchased and TAMU is stopping people from stealing from them which fits the guide of the Aggie Code of Honor.
6) The DMCA interests are in protecting peoples work that is copyrighted on the internet from thieves. By cracking down hard on people breaking the law and not let anyone go this will help protect their interest and will defiantly show what they represent. It will get other peoples interest by getting fined if they are illegally using the computer or it will make the artists or publishers happy by doing this.
7) I would fine every user of P2P, and crack down on them hard so that no one will illegally download artists hard work. This will help the artists earn their pay check and it will teach people not to take whats no theirs because they would not like it if people where taking their pay check from them.
Ryan Cochrane
Technology and Political Economy
Anyone with an internet connection can share their music files. This in itself is why it is so difficult to enforce the copyright rules. No one wants to pay a lot of money for something that can be obtained for free which to most people think is ok. The only reason there has been a decreased in illegal downloading is the fear of being sued. When there was no fear, there was no moral issue. So is this really a moral issue or just an issue of people looking out for their own interest? If there was no chance of being sued, everyone would have continued and musicians would not be millionaires New internet businesses search out ISP addresses that appear to be sharing and then pursue legal actions such as jail time and or fines. P2P technology fuels the DMCA. The DMCA is the law and the P2P is the crook. That is the black and white relationship between the two. I agree with the law. You should not download songs off the internet because it is stealing. However, I would argue that charging customers 13 dollars for a CD is outrageous. The price is the simple reason that most turned to P2P programs in the first place. iTunes is a step in the right direction because now you can get the songs you want for a better price instead of being forced to buy the whole CD.The DMCA protect the artists. They are the ones who get the money in the end. The DMCA law does not care about the price of CDs. However, it can also be argued that if the artists didn’t get paid that they wouldn’t produce. So that could be in a since protecting the listener, but that does not help out with the pricing of songs.I would implement a policy that had no mercy if I were a policy-maker. It is not fair to the law abiding citizens who pay for their songs to have their neighbor get the same stuff for free. Everyone should know that it is illegal to steal songs and should face the consequence if they choose to keep stealing.
Technology and Political Economy
1. Peer-to-peer technology can often times lead to violation of copyrighted materials. Although you may not realize that you are violating these laws, the technology of file sharing programs could get you in trouble with the law with out you even being aware of it.
2. Because of the continuous illegal downloading of copyrighted materials the DMCA(Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998) enforces punishment to those that download and share copyrighted materials. These are often times found on programs such as Morpheus and Kazaa. There are now internet businesses whose sole objective is to seek out and punish these offenders.
3. With the definitions of substructures and superstructures, we can assume that the DMCA plays the role of a superstructure in which it regulates the production and distribution that the substructure of technology brings about, a.k.a. the internet sites such as Morpheus and Kazaa.
4. Considering these two party's in the three laws of Dialectics we can see their relationship. We can only hope that the quantitive steps being made by the DMCA can eventually be a qualitive change to make copyrighted materials safer. We can also assume that these changes will unite these two opposing partys and create a harmonious relationship. This could be done by first examining the situation of illegal downloading and sharing as a thesis. Then assuming that the process of the DMCA is the antithesis in which we will see quantitive change. Then finally having a synthesis of negation of the negotiation, where we can find a middle ground or agreement.
5. Although TAMU's campus regulations may be trying to help protect student activity, I feel it only points out the offenders to the law. It almost feels as if they are only concerned with protection themselves from getting in trouble and pointing the blame on others. What may need to be done is more education about these copyright violating sites and the effects of file sharing data. Most students may not be aware of these technology's and how to prevent breaking the law in these cases.
6. The goal of the DMCA is to protect the interest of those whose copyrighted materials are being violated and distributed with out their permission. In doing this they are there in protecting their own interests because this is their job. However they do overlook the interest's of the "people" in which most people don't understand this type of technology and may be getting punished for shear ignorance. For example: if someone is not aware that free speech is not allowed in a certain country and they disagree with the president or ruler and are arrested and punished for this crime, this doesn't seem fair.
7. The policy's arranged for this type of illegal demonstrations are on the right tract to promoting a safe environment for copyrighted materials. However I would like to see a policy made to where first offenders are just charged with a small fine and maybe required to take an informational course on their offense. Sort of like defensive driving for speeding offenses and such. This way we are being educated on the technology in order to decrease the amount of repeated offenses.
2. Because of the continuous illegal downloading of copyrighted materials the DMCA(Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998) enforces punishment to those that download and share copyrighted materials. These are often times found on programs such as Morpheus and Kazaa. There are now internet businesses whose sole objective is to seek out and punish these offenders.
3. With the definitions of substructures and superstructures, we can assume that the DMCA plays the role of a superstructure in which it regulates the production and distribution that the substructure of technology brings about, a.k.a. the internet sites such as Morpheus and Kazaa.
4. Considering these two party's in the three laws of Dialectics we can see their relationship. We can only hope that the quantitive steps being made by the DMCA can eventually be a qualitive change to make copyrighted materials safer. We can also assume that these changes will unite these two opposing partys and create a harmonious relationship. This could be done by first examining the situation of illegal downloading and sharing as a thesis. Then assuming that the process of the DMCA is the antithesis in which we will see quantitive change. Then finally having a synthesis of negation of the negotiation, where we can find a middle ground or agreement.
5. Although TAMU's campus regulations may be trying to help protect student activity, I feel it only points out the offenders to the law. It almost feels as if they are only concerned with protection themselves from getting in trouble and pointing the blame on others. What may need to be done is more education about these copyright violating sites and the effects of file sharing data. Most students may not be aware of these technology's and how to prevent breaking the law in these cases.
6. The goal of the DMCA is to protect the interest of those whose copyrighted materials are being violated and distributed with out their permission. In doing this they are there in protecting their own interests because this is their job. However they do overlook the interest's of the "people" in which most people don't understand this type of technology and may be getting punished for shear ignorance. For example: if someone is not aware that free speech is not allowed in a certain country and they disagree with the president or ruler and are arrested and punished for this crime, this doesn't seem fair.
7. The policy's arranged for this type of illegal demonstrations are on the right tract to promoting a safe environment for copyrighted materials. However I would like to see a policy made to where first offenders are just charged with a small fine and maybe required to take an informational course on their offense. Sort of like defensive driving for speeding offenses and such. This way we are being educated on the technology in order to decrease the amount of repeated offenses.
technology and political economy
Satara Williams
1) The challenges that P2p technology bring to copyright protection on the internet consist of individuals illegeally download and use file-sharing of copyrighted material ( software games,music, videos) to others without the permission of the distributor/copyright owner by the use of the internet.
2) DMCa regulates the use of P2P technology by monitoring isp addresses that share unauthorized copyrighted software, music, etc. Individuals who are found to have illegally downloaded material are fined.
3) P2P determines DMCA. The DMCA influences P2P as well. For instance, s long as the unauthorized peer to peer technolgy exist, than the DMCA will also continue to exist. However, the DMCA influences the use of P2p technology, by enforcing laws that make it illegal to share and download copyrighted material without the distributor's permission.
4) The 3 laws of dialectics apply to the relationship between P2P and DMCA. The transformation from quantiy increases as quality of music decreases. Both sides are opposites ( for file-sharing vs. against it). Also the thesis-antithesis-synthesis exist ( it should be the right of indiduals to downlaod copyrighted material vs. copyrighted material should be illegal to download without permission).
5) I do agree with DMCA and Tamu's campus regulations because they help protect the rights and the materials of the copyright owner.
6) DMCA reflects the interest of the copyright owner/distributor because they're purpose is to stop the illegal useage of sharing copyrighted files and materials. They demonstrate they're interest by enforcing laws that punish those that download unauthorized material. The DMCA does overlook the individuals who want to illegal download material for free.
7)As a policy maker I would make a law that says that any websites that advertise illegal downloading or file-sharing is punishable and would be fined. Therefore, if people don't hear about it, than people won't use it.
1) The challenges that P2p technology bring to copyright protection on the internet consist of individuals illegeally download and use file-sharing of copyrighted material ( software games,music, videos) to others without the permission of the distributor/copyright owner by the use of the internet.
2) DMCa regulates the use of P2P technology by monitoring isp addresses that share unauthorized copyrighted software, music, etc. Individuals who are found to have illegally downloaded material are fined.
3) P2P determines DMCA. The DMCA influences P2P as well. For instance, s long as the unauthorized peer to peer technolgy exist, than the DMCA will also continue to exist. However, the DMCA influences the use of P2p technology, by enforcing laws that make it illegal to share and download copyrighted material without the distributor's permission.
4) The 3 laws of dialectics apply to the relationship between P2P and DMCA. The transformation from quantiy increases as quality of music decreases. Both sides are opposites ( for file-sharing vs. against it). Also the thesis-antithesis-synthesis exist ( it should be the right of indiduals to downlaod copyrighted material vs. copyrighted material should be illegal to download without permission).
5) I do agree with DMCA and Tamu's campus regulations because they help protect the rights and the materials of the copyright owner.
6) DMCA reflects the interest of the copyright owner/distributor because they're purpose is to stop the illegal useage of sharing copyrighted files and materials. They demonstrate they're interest by enforcing laws that punish those that download unauthorized material. The DMCA does overlook the individuals who want to illegal download material for free.
7)As a policy maker I would make a law that says that any websites that advertise illegal downloading or file-sharing is punishable and would be fined. Therefore, if people don't hear about it, than people won't use it.
Lab Exercise: Technology & Political Economy
Technology & Political Economy Lab Exercise
Written by: Melissa Cooper
*What challenges do P2P (peer-to-peer) technology bring to copyright protection on the Internet?
P2P programs allow users to share files (including music, movie, software, and picture files) with other users free of charge. With this capability users may download files from other users without having to purchase copyrights from the copyright owner. This causes challenges for the copyright owners because they have no way of protecting their materials from user-to-user exchange.
*How do DMCA regulate the use of P2P technology?
DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998) prohibits individuals from sharing files without the permission of copyright owners. Violation of the DMCA (the online infringement of copyrighted material - upload/sharing), can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable (regardless of whether the activity is for profit) for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.
*Considering p2p technology as substructure and DMCA as superstructure, please explor their relationship.
If p2p represents the "economy" and DMCA is the "political" superstructure of society--then, in accordance to this analogy--p2p ultimately caused the creation of the DMCA laws because without the abuse of copyright infringement DMCA would not be in existence--therefore, with it's creation, DMCA influences how p2p is limited and controlled
*See if three laws of dialectics are played out in the relationship between p2p technology and DMCA. How?
Yes, they are. Transformation from quantity to quality is played out in p2p's unlimited amount of filesharing capabilities...DMCA there-in limits the amount of quantity and controls the quality of distribution. Unity of opposites is played out in the development in the counterbalance in legalities. Finally, thesis-antithesis-synthesis is transfigured into illegal p2p-DMCA laws-legal control and punishment for infringement.
*Make comments on DMCA and TAMU's campus regulations. For example, do you agree or disagree with them? Are they fair to individual Internet users or copyright holders?
I believe that in the perspective of the music artists, these laws play fairly for their rights of ownership. However, for the common public, these laws place barriers for the enjoyment and availability of music for the common good. All-in-all, as a member of society I cannot say that I agree with them because I feel that I should have the right to listen to music that I enjoy without having to pay ridiculous amounts of money on the entirety of an album that I will not listen to. It all relies on use-value in accordance to product-value.
*Whose interest do DMCA reflect and protect? How could DMCA be made to represent and protect their interests? How about the other people's interests, which are overlooked by DMCA?
DMCA laws reflect and protect the rights and interests of the individual whose pocket-book gets damaged. Since the economic aspect is getting damaged, the law must effect the individual who is causing this monetary problem. DMCA could be changed to give the profit which was lost from the exploitation of their product back to them through legal fees taken from the abuser. However, the interests of the public are way overlooked by DMCA because it is not their money that is getting taken anymore since there is now a way for them to listen to music without having to pay unreasonable prices for the product.
*If you are a policy-maker, what kind of policy do you want to create to regulate p2p technology? Why?
I would institute an annual fee for the use of p2p programs. Instead of charging users for individual songs, I believe a system in which users must pay for the use of the software rather than the products they are receiving would result in better user-product relations. People do not want to pay for each song they are downloading, but I do believe that a more acceptable response would result from a yearly fee for the use of p2p programs.
Written by: Melissa Cooper
*What challenges do P2P (peer-to-peer) technology bring to copyright protection on the Internet?
P2P programs allow users to share files (including music, movie, software, and picture files) with other users free of charge. With this capability users may download files from other users without having to purchase copyrights from the copyright owner. This causes challenges for the copyright owners because they have no way of protecting their materials from user-to-user exchange.
*How do DMCA regulate the use of P2P technology?
DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998) prohibits individuals from sharing files without the permission of copyright owners. Violation of the DMCA (the online infringement of copyrighted material - upload/sharing), can be punished by up to 3 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. Repeat offenders can be imprisoned up to 6 years. Individuals also may be held civilly liable (regardless of whether the activity is for profit) for actual damages or lost profits, or for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringed copyright.
*Considering p2p technology as substructure and DMCA as superstructure, please explor their relationship.
If p2p represents the "economy" and DMCA is the "political" superstructure of society--then, in accordance to this analogy--p2p ultimately caused the creation of the DMCA laws because without the abuse of copyright infringement DMCA would not be in existence--therefore, with it's creation, DMCA influences how p2p is limited and controlled
*See if three laws of dialectics are played out in the relationship between p2p technology and DMCA. How?
Yes, they are. Transformation from quantity to quality is played out in p2p's unlimited amount of filesharing capabilities...DMCA there-in limits the amount of quantity and controls the quality of distribution. Unity of opposites is played out in the development in the counterbalance in legalities. Finally, thesis-antithesis-synthesis is transfigured into illegal p2p-DMCA laws-legal control and punishment for infringement.
*Make comments on DMCA and TAMU's campus regulations. For example, do you agree or disagree with them? Are they fair to individual Internet users or copyright holders?
I believe that in the perspective of the music artists, these laws play fairly for their rights of ownership. However, for the common public, these laws place barriers for the enjoyment and availability of music for the common good. All-in-all, as a member of society I cannot say that I agree with them because I feel that I should have the right to listen to music that I enjoy without having to pay ridiculous amounts of money on the entirety of an album that I will not listen to. It all relies on use-value in accordance to product-value.
*Whose interest do DMCA reflect and protect? How could DMCA be made to represent and protect their interests? How about the other people's interests, which are overlooked by DMCA?
DMCA laws reflect and protect the rights and interests of the individual whose pocket-book gets damaged. Since the economic aspect is getting damaged, the law must effect the individual who is causing this monetary problem. DMCA could be changed to give the profit which was lost from the exploitation of their product back to them through legal fees taken from the abuser. However, the interests of the public are way overlooked by DMCA because it is not their money that is getting taken anymore since there is now a way for them to listen to music without having to pay unreasonable prices for the product.
*If you are a policy-maker, what kind of policy do you want to create to regulate p2p technology? Why?
I would institute an annual fee for the use of p2p programs. Instead of charging users for individual songs, I believe a system in which users must pay for the use of the software rather than the products they are receiving would result in better user-product relations. People do not want to pay for each song they are downloading, but I do believe that a more acceptable response would result from a yearly fee for the use of p2p programs.
Lab Exercise #2: P2P, DCMA, and TAMU
1. P2P technology challenges copyright protection because it creates an easy-to-use infrastructure for anyone to distribute any materials, whether or not that person holds the copyright. Previously, often only the corporations which owned copyrighted material had the bandwidth and server space to support downloads of their copyrighted material. However, P2P networks allow everyone to upload and download. Additionally, because P2P networks have no central server, only individual users connected to each other through a "hub," they are hard to prosecute. Copyright holders have to seek out individual users of the system, rather than simply shut one entity down.
2. DMCA regulates the use of P2P technology by creating penalties for people who violate copyrights, either by downloading, sharing, or uploading copyrighted files on a P2P network without the permission of the copyright holder.
3. DMCA was caused by P2P, and its implementation has in turn changed file sharing on the Internet. DMCA was created in response to P2P technology, and its perceived threat to copyright holders. On the other side, P2P post-DMCA is much more decentralized, to make it more difficult to litigate against.
For example, while the original Napster was effectively sued into submission by the RIAA because it had a central server which made an easy target, Grokster, a popular post-Napster P2P application, used a system which only connected users, making each user into an individual server and presumably shifting the responsibility for any infringement to individuals. However, copyright holder MGM still managed to win a lawsuit against Grokster for facilitating copyright infringement (http://www.eff.org/IP/P2P/MGM_v_Grokster/). As a result, file sharing has shifted to the further decentralized BitTorrent networks, and other networks which try to escape copyright laws by basing their servers overseas.
While the DMCA was initially a response to P2P, since its inception it has consistently guided the development of the P2P industry. Their relationship is reciprocal to an extent, but DMCA is clearly the superstructure which ultimately determines growth and changes of the P2P substructure.
4. The first law of dialectics is played out in the realtionship between P2P and DMCA in that once DMCA made it riskier for people to download using P2P, the quantity of available materials declined, and only the higher-quality items endured for long periods. The second law is played out in that DMCA both restricts P2P technology and encourages the development of new P2P formats to dodge DMCA, which in turn restricts it. Thesis-antithesis-synthesis is played out through the copyright holders using DMCA to stop downloading, making downloads available themselves but with strong copyright protection in the form of DRM, and now the blend of the two in that you can obtain DRM-free music not only from P2P but from the providers.
5. I think the regulations imposed by the DMCA and TAMU are trying to balance between the rights of the users and the rights of the copyright holders to profit from their work. However, I also think US copyright laws in general are too restrictive and that copyrights last too long. Our culture would benefit if more materials entered the public domain instead of being horded by corporations trying to squeeze every last cent out of them. That said, TAMU is just enforcing the law under DMCA, and if you don't break the law, you don't have anything to worry about. TAMU just needs to be sure every student accused of violating DMCA has a fair disciplinary hearing and no innocent students are punished.
6. The DMCA is protecting the interests of corporate copyright holders by punishing people who distribute their materials without authorization. DMCA overlooks the rights of people who are interested in sampling copyrighted materials under fair use provisions and the ability of artists to draw on each others' creative works for inspiration.
7. I would make P2P policy should be less restrictive. The corporations have a stranglehold on their material and prevent people from downloading it, even for legitimate reasons. For example, I work for a radio station, and I like to download a few tracks from a new band before playing them on the air and getting the station to invest in their album. However, I often run into places where songs have been removed from DMCA takedowns. If the songs had been available, I might have given the artist (and therefore the label) free publicity by playing them on my show. More and more artists are bypassing the record companies and simply offering their music for download on their websites. Independent filmmakers make significant sections of their films available online. Author Cory Doctrow offers free downloads of many of his short stories. DMCA is outdated, and the creators are already moving towards a more open system.
(sorry this is so late! I thought it posted, but it only saved as a draft. Oops.)
2. DMCA regulates the use of P2P technology by creating penalties for people who violate copyrights, either by downloading, sharing, or uploading copyrighted files on a P2P network without the permission of the copyright holder.
3. DMCA was caused by P2P, and its implementation has in turn changed file sharing on the Internet. DMCA was created in response to P2P technology, and its perceived threat to copyright holders. On the other side, P2P post-DMCA is much more decentralized, to make it more difficult to litigate against.
For example, while the original Napster was effectively sued into submission by the RIAA because it had a central server which made an easy target, Grokster, a popular post-Napster P2P application, used a system which only connected users, making each user into an individual server and presumably shifting the responsibility for any infringement to individuals. However, copyright holder MGM still managed to win a lawsuit against Grokster for facilitating copyright infringement (http://www.eff.org/IP/P2P/MGM_v_Grokster/). As a result, file sharing has shifted to the further decentralized BitTorrent networks, and other networks which try to escape copyright laws by basing their servers overseas.
While the DMCA was initially a response to P2P, since its inception it has consistently guided the development of the P2P industry. Their relationship is reciprocal to an extent, but DMCA is clearly the superstructure which ultimately determines growth and changes of the P2P substructure.
4. The first law of dialectics is played out in the realtionship between P2P and DMCA in that once DMCA made it riskier for people to download using P2P, the quantity of available materials declined, and only the higher-quality items endured for long periods. The second law is played out in that DMCA both restricts P2P technology and encourages the development of new P2P formats to dodge DMCA, which in turn restricts it. Thesis-antithesis-synthesis is played out through the copyright holders using DMCA to stop downloading, making downloads available themselves but with strong copyright protection in the form of DRM, and now the blend of the two in that you can obtain DRM-free music not only from P2P but from the providers.
5. I think the regulations imposed by the DMCA and TAMU are trying to balance between the rights of the users and the rights of the copyright holders to profit from their work. However, I also think US copyright laws in general are too restrictive and that copyrights last too long. Our culture would benefit if more materials entered the public domain instead of being horded by corporations trying to squeeze every last cent out of them. That said, TAMU is just enforcing the law under DMCA, and if you don't break the law, you don't have anything to worry about. TAMU just needs to be sure every student accused of violating DMCA has a fair disciplinary hearing and no innocent students are punished.
6. The DMCA is protecting the interests of corporate copyright holders by punishing people who distribute their materials without authorization. DMCA overlooks the rights of people who are interested in sampling copyrighted materials under fair use provisions and the ability of artists to draw on each others' creative works for inspiration.
7. I would make P2P policy should be less restrictive. The corporations have a stranglehold on their material and prevent people from downloading it, even for legitimate reasons. For example, I work for a radio station, and I like to download a few tracks from a new band before playing them on the air and getting the station to invest in their album. However, I often run into places where songs have been removed from DMCA takedowns. If the songs had been available, I might have given the artist (and therefore the label) free publicity by playing them on my show. More and more artists are bypassing the record companies and simply offering their music for download on their websites. Independent filmmakers make significant sections of their films available online. Author Cory Doctrow offers free downloads of many of his short stories. DMCA is outdated, and the creators are already moving towards a more open system.
(sorry this is so late! I thought it posted, but it only saved as a draft. Oops.)
Technology & Political Economy
P2P vs DMCA
by Alexandra Dill
Peer-to-peer technology faces challenges in our media economy today through it's struggle with file sharing and copyright infringement. People from all over the world are posting copyrighted music files on the Internet and sharing these files with other persons. According to Slyck News (http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=763) the number of members on file sharing websites is increasing at alarming rates each year. With this number of people, the more difficult it becomes to track down and prosecute those involved in this illegal activity.
The Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) is attempting to regulate file sharing by monitoring the programs that file sharers download onto their computers unknowingly when they download a song using one of the major file sharing programs. They are also enlisting the help of new businesses that track ISP addresses that appear to be sharing files
If P2P technology is substructure and DMCA is superstructure, their relationship is dialectic but also a type of "cat and mouse" game. While the evolution of P2P networks has forced the arrival of the DMCA and other copyright protection actions, the DMCA works to seek out potential violators and keep (in the case of music sharing) the music industry a money-making industry. At the same time, neither really has an upper hand on the other. Both are updating their ways of hiding from or finding each other and while right now it may seem DMCA has taken the lead, P2P networks are sure to create another innovative way of evading their watchful gaze.
The three laws of dialectics play out in the relationship between P2P technology and DCMA in that to begin with, now it is not near as important how many P2P networks are out there but rather their ability to avoid DMCA conflict, the same goes for the DMCA. Secondly, while these two are 'enemies', it is because of each other that they keep flourishing. Neither one is going to give up any time soon because the other is gaining more strength. Finally, P2P can act as the thesis, the proposition as to how to share files covertly, and the DMCA can act as the antithesis, the action taken to track and punish violators. At the same time, both of these create a synthesis in that one simply would not exist, at least not in so many numbers, without the other.
The DMCA and Texas A&M's mutual relationship I find to be fair. What file sharers are doing is illegal and it is merely the DMCA's job to manage this problem in order to protect the ones whose files are being shared. At the same time, the article does state that many times people don't know they are violating these laws and there can be harsh punishment for minor, innocent violations that I do not agree with. I also believe that people may be deterred from file sharing if warned of the covert actions taking place on your computer BEFORE the download even takes place.
The DMCA protects the interests of those who's files are being shared when they are copyrighted. This includes game creators, artists in the music industry, and programmers among others. The DMCA attempts to protect these individuals by establishing tougher copyright infringement laws and tracking potential violators of the Act with smarter technology. While it does appear that the DMCA protects the larger names in copyright laws, such as big name musicians and companies, it could also attempt to look after the 'little man' companies and people whose copyrights are also being abused by violators.
If I were the policy-maker for this technology, I would encourage a more innovative and informative way to let violators know that they are in fact being monitored and also list the possible retribution if a violation should occur. I would also look after the smaller companies and single people by extending copyright protection to them as well. While I'd understand that a tough hand should take place in the monitoring of this behavior, I would instill a 2 strike policy that would let offenders be warned the first time they are caught and then if a second offense should occur take strict legal action. Many of today's file sharers don't seem to realize how harsh of an offense they are committing and I think by showing them how easily they can be discovered and the potential punishment for such acts, the number of file sharers may start to decrease over time.
by Alexandra Dill
Peer-to-peer technology faces challenges in our media economy today through it's struggle with file sharing and copyright infringement. People from all over the world are posting copyrighted music files on the Internet and sharing these files with other persons. According to Slyck News (http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=763) the number of members on file sharing websites is increasing at alarming rates each year. With this number of people, the more difficult it becomes to track down and prosecute those involved in this illegal activity.
The Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) is attempting to regulate file sharing by monitoring the programs that file sharers download onto their computers unknowingly when they download a song using one of the major file sharing programs. They are also enlisting the help of new businesses that track ISP addresses that appear to be sharing files
If P2P technology is substructure and DMCA is superstructure, their relationship is dialectic but also a type of "cat and mouse" game. While the evolution of P2P networks has forced the arrival of the DMCA and other copyright protection actions, the DMCA works to seek out potential violators and keep (in the case of music sharing) the music industry a money-making industry. At the same time, neither really has an upper hand on the other. Both are updating their ways of hiding from or finding each other and while right now it may seem DMCA has taken the lead, P2P networks are sure to create another innovative way of evading their watchful gaze.
The three laws of dialectics play out in the relationship between P2P technology and DCMA in that to begin with, now it is not near as important how many P2P networks are out there but rather their ability to avoid DMCA conflict, the same goes for the DMCA. Secondly, while these two are 'enemies', it is because of each other that they keep flourishing. Neither one is going to give up any time soon because the other is gaining more strength. Finally, P2P can act as the thesis, the proposition as to how to share files covertly, and the DMCA can act as the antithesis, the action taken to track and punish violators. At the same time, both of these create a synthesis in that one simply would not exist, at least not in so many numbers, without the other.
The DMCA and Texas A&M's mutual relationship I find to be fair. What file sharers are doing is illegal and it is merely the DMCA's job to manage this problem in order to protect the ones whose files are being shared. At the same time, the article does state that many times people don't know they are violating these laws and there can be harsh punishment for minor, innocent violations that I do not agree with. I also believe that people may be deterred from file sharing if warned of the covert actions taking place on your computer BEFORE the download even takes place.
The DMCA protects the interests of those who's files are being shared when they are copyrighted. This includes game creators, artists in the music industry, and programmers among others. The DMCA attempts to protect these individuals by establishing tougher copyright infringement laws and tracking potential violators of the Act with smarter technology. While it does appear that the DMCA protects the larger names in copyright laws, such as big name musicians and companies, it could also attempt to look after the 'little man' companies and people whose copyrights are also being abused by violators.
If I were the policy-maker for this technology, I would encourage a more innovative and informative way to let violators know that they are in fact being monitored and also list the possible retribution if a violation should occur. I would also look after the smaller companies and single people by extending copyright protection to them as well. While I'd understand that a tough hand should take place in the monitoring of this behavior, I would instill a 2 strike policy that would let offenders be warned the first time they are caught and then if a second offense should occur take strict legal action. Many of today's file sharers don't seem to realize how harsh of an offense they are committing and I think by showing them how easily they can be discovered and the potential punishment for such acts, the number of file sharers may start to decrease over time.
Technology and Political Economy Lab Exercise
1. Peer-to-peer technology makes illegal file sharing easy. Also, such software allows people to access items that would normally be expensive to buy without cost. The widespread use of P2P technology makes prosecuting all who engage in such piracy very difficult.
2. To regulate the use of illegal file sharing, "The RIAA has also stated that it "chose who to sue by using software that scans users' publicly available P2P directories and then identified the ISP [Internet service provider] of each user.""
3. The DMCA must regulate P2P technology before the P2P technology gets out of hand and becomes a problem too difficult to control. I see P2P technology as subordinate to the DMCA and think that it mustfollow the legal guidlines of the DMCA.
4. The transformation from quantity to quality concerning file sharing is a law played out by the DMCA who pushes the move towards quality. The unity of opposites law comes from the opposite goals of the DMCA and P2P technology, each are working to achieve different things. And thesis-antithesis-synthesis comes from the DMCA wishing to stop illegal file sharing and copyright infringement and the the P2P survives from such file sharing so it is considered the antithesis, but the prosecution of the illegal file sharers and the regulations that the DMCA are trying to enforce represent the synthesis in this case.
5. I agree with the regulations set by TAMU and the DMCA. Illegal file sharing should not take place on campus. TAMU will lose money if they are sued for infringing copyright laws. If Texas A&M begins to lose a significant amount of money, the loss will rbe reflected in the rising cost of tuition and fees students pay each semester.
6. The DMCA reflects the interest and protects artists and designers of games and software because it works to keep their ideas/creations from being exported and abused. Such artists must make a living and it is unfair and unethical for their work to be ripped off. I dont think that the DMCA is disregarding the interests of others, they are simply setting down rules that stop the unethical practice of illegal file sharing.
7. I realize that it is difficult to regulate peer-to-peer technology, but I woud prosecute and find people who drastically violate the laws by file sharing in huge amounts. I would prosecute on a basis of worst offenders first and go down the line. Also, I would work to shutdon the major outlets which help make file shareing possible such as Kazaa and Limewire.
-Kallie Gallagher (10-2-07)
2. To regulate the use of illegal file sharing, "The RIAA has also stated that it "chose who to sue by using software that scans users' publicly available P2P directories and then identified the ISP [Internet service provider] of each user.""
3. The DMCA must regulate P2P technology before the P2P technology gets out of hand and becomes a problem too difficult to control. I see P2P technology as subordinate to the DMCA and think that it mustfollow the legal guidlines of the DMCA.
4. The transformation from quantity to quality concerning file sharing is a law played out by the DMCA who pushes the move towards quality. The unity of opposites law comes from the opposite goals of the DMCA and P2P technology, each are working to achieve different things. And thesis-antithesis-synthesis comes from the DMCA wishing to stop illegal file sharing and copyright infringement and the the P2P survives from such file sharing so it is considered the antithesis, but the prosecution of the illegal file sharers and the regulations that the DMCA are trying to enforce represent the synthesis in this case.
5. I agree with the regulations set by TAMU and the DMCA. Illegal file sharing should not take place on campus. TAMU will lose money if they are sued for infringing copyright laws. If Texas A&M begins to lose a significant amount of money, the loss will rbe reflected in the rising cost of tuition and fees students pay each semester.
6. The DMCA reflects the interest and protects artists and designers of games and software because it works to keep their ideas/creations from being exported and abused. Such artists must make a living and it is unfair and unethical for their work to be ripped off. I dont think that the DMCA is disregarding the interests of others, they are simply setting down rules that stop the unethical practice of illegal file sharing.
7. I realize that it is difficult to regulate peer-to-peer technology, but I woud prosecute and find people who drastically violate the laws by file sharing in huge amounts. I would prosecute on a basis of worst offenders first and go down the line. Also, I would work to shutdon the major outlets which help make file shareing possible such as Kazaa and Limewire.
-Kallie Gallagher (10-2-07)
Lab Section Exercise: Technology & Political Economy
- Peer to peer technology brings many challenges to copyright protection as in the convenience of the filing sharing, and the secret world of illegal public networking.
- Because most of these filing sharing programs lack permission from the copywriter/ owner, a law called the Digital Millennium Copyright act is enforced to punish those who use the filing sharing programs illegally.
- P2P technology as a substructure fits much like the economy does. The P2P technology determines the DMCA in that the act must be updated to keep up with these new advances in technology. The DMCA works has a superstructure in that ultimately influence the economy.
- The three laws of dialectics are played out in this conflict because the filing sharing programs are forced to look at quality in stead of quantity because they may get caught. Also, this issues has many opportunities for both sides to come together to agree on something. And lastly, The p2p and DMCA can, over time, keep going back and forth in their agreements as more and more discussions and offers arise.
- I feel that the TAMU campus regulations are appropriate mainly because this is a educational environment, and if we as student cant respect their computers, then I guess they are forced to regulate. I believe these regulations are fail to both (student) internet users and copyright holders.
- DMCA interests reflect and protect the rights of the Record Labels as well as the producers and artists/actors of the music or movies them self. The people's interest witch is over looked here could be addressed in a way to compromise the amount of filing sharing. Maybe only allowing 4 shares per day or something to that effect.
- If I were a policy maker- I would regulate a policy that has more effect on the prosperity of our country poverty wise. Not just a policy acting as a watchdog so to speak on illegal downloads.
DMCA
By reading the case study, everyone these days are pretty much aware of the p2p technology. The study involves different Acts that try to outlaw p2p sharing. I believe that this is a major issue that students need to be aware of.
1. One of the challenges that comes up is the fact that so many people do this. Companies and different music corporations are trying to stop this. The copyright protection is there, but people don't go by it. I honestly don't think that any time in the near future that this is going to stop.
2. The article discusses how the DCMA is out to get you, which they are, it's their job. The RIAA comes into play on this question. They are threatening users of p2p sharing that there will be punishments.
3. The p2p substructure is kind of like politics and the DCMA is like the economy. Both go with eachother but there are certain aspects that you have to look at. The p2p technology is taking over and the DCMA is trying to do everything they can to stop it. Just like politics. The economy doesn't want a poorly ran country so they try to stop the government taking control.
4. I think the 3 laws are played out in the relationship, but that doesn't mean they will be effective. Many illegal things have laws, but people don't follow. The DCMA does a good job of threatening people, but I don't think that means people will stop.
5. TAMU I believe has a pretty strict policy. They stress p2p sharing in newspapers and in magazines. Even on the internet they tell students that p2p is illegal and wrong. By doing this, I think that more students will be aware and stop.
6. DCMA I believe is more relevant to the music business. People that own companies and just work everyday jobs aren't going to be as affected by it as the music industry. Different singers/songwriters have stronger feelings towards this issue. This is their lifestyle and their job. When people don't support buying their music, they fail.
7. If I was a policy maker I would try to come up with a solution to stop all of the programs like Limewire and KaZaa. I just don't see how technological things are today why this hasn't been stopped. I guess there is pretty much a way around everything when it comes to computers but I don't know if this ever will stop. Policy makers are trying their hardest to communicate with the DCMA and make p2p no longer exist, but I don't know how long it will take.
Kasey Boykin
1. One of the challenges that comes up is the fact that so many people do this. Companies and different music corporations are trying to stop this. The copyright protection is there, but people don't go by it. I honestly don't think that any time in the near future that this is going to stop.
2. The article discusses how the DCMA is out to get you, which they are, it's their job. The RIAA comes into play on this question. They are threatening users of p2p sharing that there will be punishments.
3. The p2p substructure is kind of like politics and the DCMA is like the economy. Both go with eachother but there are certain aspects that you have to look at. The p2p technology is taking over and the DCMA is trying to do everything they can to stop it. Just like politics. The economy doesn't want a poorly ran country so they try to stop the government taking control.
4. I think the 3 laws are played out in the relationship, but that doesn't mean they will be effective. Many illegal things have laws, but people don't follow. The DCMA does a good job of threatening people, but I don't think that means people will stop.
5. TAMU I believe has a pretty strict policy. They stress p2p sharing in newspapers and in magazines. Even on the internet they tell students that p2p is illegal and wrong. By doing this, I think that more students will be aware and stop.
6. DCMA I believe is more relevant to the music business. People that own companies and just work everyday jobs aren't going to be as affected by it as the music industry. Different singers/songwriters have stronger feelings towards this issue. This is their lifestyle and their job. When people don't support buying their music, they fail.
7. If I was a policy maker I would try to come up with a solution to stop all of the programs like Limewire and KaZaa. I just don't see how technological things are today why this hasn't been stopped. I guess there is pretty much a way around everything when it comes to computers but I don't know if this ever will stop. Policy makers are trying their hardest to communicate with the DCMA and make p2p no longer exist, but I don't know how long it will take.
Kasey Boykin
Vanchelsa Sandoval-DMCA
P2P networking can come off to users as a way to get around the DMCA rules. Since it is not a client-server network it is a way for both users to exchange all thier materials.
DMCA regulates trys to regulate this by encrypting the files to sound messed up when the user trys to play the downloaded material. They are scanning computer looking for file sharing programs which users might have on thier computer to share material.
I agree with Texas A&M trying to regulate the downloads because they could be sued for the actions taken by the students. But it does seems like an invasion of privacy to scan personal computers. I do see how it is necessary, if the computer contains illegal content then they are in violation.
DMCA is only trying to protect the copyright material for the people who own the content. If my job was a performer and people were stealing my material for nothing I would not be able to make any profits off my intellectual material.
I think the policy right now is suffiencent however, with the development of new file sharing programs one can not be too stiff. The scanning of the computers and the fining as punishment will let the user know that they have violated the DMCA.
DMCA regulates trys to regulate this by encrypting the files to sound messed up when the user trys to play the downloaded material. They are scanning computer looking for file sharing programs which users might have on thier computer to share material.
I agree with Texas A&M trying to regulate the downloads because they could be sued for the actions taken by the students. But it does seems like an invasion of privacy to scan personal computers. I do see how it is necessary, if the computer contains illegal content then they are in violation.
DMCA is only trying to protect the copyright material for the people who own the content. If my job was a performer and people were stealing my material for nothing I would not be able to make any profits off my intellectual material.
I think the policy right now is suffiencent however, with the development of new file sharing programs one can not be too stiff. The scanning of the computers and the fining as punishment will let the user know that they have violated the DMCA.
Lab Exercise_Technology & Political Economy
Lab Section Exercise: Technology & Political Economy
In mass lecture, we are talking about the theory of political economy. According to the theory, the relationship between economy and politics is dialectic. Economy (substructure) determines politics (superstructure), and politics influences economy. Technology fits into this relationship as a critical driver of a country’s economy. Therefore, technology development shapes formation of national ICT policy; while, the ICT policy regulates technology development.
Meanwhile, three general laws of dialectics are played out in the dynamics of political economy. They are 1) transformation from quantity to quality, 2) unity of opposites, and 3) thesis-antithesis-synthesis.
In this lab exercise, we are going to apply the theory of political economy to do a case study about DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and its application on TAMU campus. The case study is posted on http://itim.tamu.edu/filesharing.html.
In this case study, you need to explore the following questions:
v What challenges do P2P (peer-to-peer) technology bring to copyright protection on the Internet?
v How do DMCA regulate the use of P2P technology?
v Considering P2P technology as substructure and DMCA as superstructure, please explore their relationship.
v See if three laws of dialectics are played out in the relationship between P2P technology and DMCA. How?
v Make comments on DMCA and TAMU’s campus regulations. For example, do you agree or disagree with them? Are they fair to individual Internet users or copyright holders?
v Whose interests do DMCA reflect and protect? How could DMCA be made to represent and protect their interests? How about the other people’s interests, which are overlooked by DMCA?
v If you are a policy-maker, what kind of policy do you want to create to regulate P2P technology? Why?
You are encouraged to collect related information on the Internet to support your arguments. The total length should not exceed 500 words.
In mass lecture, we are talking about the theory of political economy. According to the theory, the relationship between economy and politics is dialectic. Economy (substructure) determines politics (superstructure), and politics influences economy. Technology fits into this relationship as a critical driver of a country’s economy. Therefore, technology development shapes formation of national ICT policy; while, the ICT policy regulates technology development.
Meanwhile, three general laws of dialectics are played out in the dynamics of political economy. They are 1) transformation from quantity to quality, 2) unity of opposites, and 3) thesis-antithesis-synthesis.
In this lab exercise, we are going to apply the theory of political economy to do a case study about DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and its application on TAMU campus. The case study is posted on http://itim.tamu.edu/filesharing.html.
In this case study, you need to explore the following questions:
v What challenges do P2P (peer-to-peer) technology bring to copyright protection on the Internet?
v How do DMCA regulate the use of P2P technology?
v Considering P2P technology as substructure and DMCA as superstructure, please explore their relationship.
v See if three laws of dialectics are played out in the relationship between P2P technology and DMCA. How?
v Make comments on DMCA and TAMU’s campus regulations. For example, do you agree or disagree with them? Are they fair to individual Internet users or copyright holders?
v Whose interests do DMCA reflect and protect? How could DMCA be made to represent and protect their interests? How about the other people’s interests, which are overlooked by DMCA?
v If you are a policy-maker, what kind of policy do you want to create to regulate P2P technology? Why?
You are encouraged to collect related information on the Internet to support your arguments. The total length should not exceed 500 words.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Technology and the Political Economy
Here is what I am going to present on tomorrow:
Technology and the Political Economy
The Political Economy of International Communications
By: Robert McChesney and Dan Schiller
1. The changing balance of public and private control over the media and telecommunications in the global political economy.
2. Patterns of concentration and investment in the overall communication sector.
3. Possiblities for improving telecommunications in different parts of the world.
Kasey
Technology and the Political Economy
The Political Economy of International Communications
By: Robert McChesney and Dan Schiller
1. The changing balance of public and private control over the media and telecommunications in the global political economy.
2. Patterns of concentration and investment in the overall communication sector.
3. Possiblities for improving telecommunications in different parts of the world.
Kasey
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Technology& Religion
Written by : Ryan Cochrane, Satara Williams, Alexandra Dill
We visited the Christ Chapel Bible Church website at www.ccbcfamily.org.
On this website, Christ Chapel Bible Church (CCBC) utilized a variety of links to different ministries (ex.- women's, children's, singles, elderly, etc.) through what they call Life Stages 1- 6 where they have specific bible studies for the various age groups of the church. The CCBC website places control on its members by posting a calendar of events and their times, the times of the worship services for the week, as well as posting the topic of the sermon for the past week.
When looking at the website, it has a feeling of intimacy and closer to the individual whereas for Ryan, who goes to the church, the population is approximately 75,000. Another factor is that all the various aspects of the church (children's ministries, married couples ministries, etc.) are very close and easy to access on the website. At CCBC, the church campus is enormous with a multitude of buildings to facilitate various groups within the church.
We visited the Christ Chapel Bible Church website at www.ccbcfamily.org.
On this website, Christ Chapel Bible Church (CCBC) utilized a variety of links to different ministries (ex.- women's, children's, singles, elderly, etc.) through what they call Life Stages 1- 6 where they have specific bible studies for the various age groups of the church. The CCBC website places control on its members by posting a calendar of events and their times, the times of the worship services for the week, as well as posting the topic of the sermon for the past week.
When looking at the website, it has a feeling of intimacy and closer to the individual whereas for Ryan, who goes to the church, the population is approximately 75,000. Another factor is that all the various aspects of the church (children's ministries, married couples ministries, etc.) are very close and easy to access on the website. At CCBC, the church campus is enormous with a multitude of buildings to facilitate various groups within the church.
Scientology
We found a scientology website. Because we are not educated on scientology, the website helped our understanding by the convient lay out and organization. The website attracts individual attentions by relating to the issues of everyday life and struggles. It had various tabs to click on to learn more about how to handle your issues through this religion. It also had tab on the creator of this religion and how it came about.
This website also included information on functions and services offline. These include several community functions, missionaries, and weekly "church like" services. Because this religion is based on technology and was basically created from technology, "First announced to an enturbulated world in 1950, these aims are well within the grasp of our technology", it relies mainly on the books and online information to attract their members.
Danielle Storseth
Taylor Neagli
Elizabeth Wakefield
This website also included information on functions and services offline. These include several community functions, missionaries, and weekly "church like" services. Because this religion is based on technology and was basically created from technology, "First announced to an enturbulated world in 1950, these aims are well within the grasp of our technology", it relies mainly on the books and online information to attract their members.
Danielle Storseth
Taylor Neagli
Elizabeth Wakefield
Lab Exercise #2
The website we chose for the exercise was for the church First Baptist McKinney in McKinney, Tx. From the home page alone, one can see the many features that are accessible.
Some of the features/services include: watching the services live and podcasts, sermon notes, an online newsletter, online donation options, activies/upcoming events, counseling, divorce counseling, grief share, prayergroup, family activies such as athletic leagues, youth athletic leagues, various ministries such as a Cancer Ministry, Men's Ministry, Prison's ministry.
The functions/services offered by the church online allow users to become more involved. It is easier to connect with the church outside of the actual building. Concerning control, you can choose what you and your family will become active in.
Many small churches don't offer online services. Most comunication is done through a bulletin, passed out weekly at mass. It is easy to miss opportunities to become involved in smaller churches. Because First Baptist McKinney is a large church, all information included on the website allows people to research their interests and find the right person they need to talk to.
Group Members: Kasey Boykin, Vanchelsa Sandoval, Kallie Gallagher
The website for the church is www.fbcmckinney.com
Some of the features/services include: watching the services live and podcasts, sermon notes, an online newsletter, online donation options, activies/upcoming events, counseling, divorce counseling, grief share, prayergroup, family activies such as athletic leagues, youth athletic leagues, various ministries such as a Cancer Ministry, Men's Ministry, Prison's ministry.
The functions/services offered by the church online allow users to become more involved. It is easier to connect with the church outside of the actual building. Concerning control, you can choose what you and your family will become active in.
Many small churches don't offer online services. Most comunication is done through a bulletin, passed out weekly at mass. It is easy to miss opportunities to become involved in smaller churches. Because First Baptist McKinney is a large church, all information included on the website allows people to research their interests and find the right person they need to talk to.
Group Members: Kasey Boykin, Vanchelsa Sandoval, Kallie Gallagher
The website for the church is www.fbcmckinney.com
Technology & Religion Group Exercise
- www.aggiecatholic.org (St. Mary's Catholic Church+College Station, TX)
- This website serves different functions, such as: Mass times; Pregnancy help service (maternity tests, clothing donations, etc.); Aggie Catholic Blog; Photo gallery; Bulletins/News feed on upcoming events; Newsletter;
- Empowers users to attend church on a daily basis in the comfort of their own home-encourages them to join the church body. Enables churchgoers easy access to information and contact with the entirety of the community.
- The online services give a sense of welcome to those visiting the websites, much similar to the response they would receive upon attending a church service. Visiting the website is not the same as attending service, however, it serves as a form of assistance in attracting newcomers. The church is given an outlet to demonstrate their beliefs to those on a global scale.
Melissa Cooper, Michael Stark, Veronica Till
Monday, September 24, 2007
Religion, Technology, and Culture
My presentation is on J. Newmans view of Religion and Technology in the 21st Century
Here is an overview of what I will present:
Religion as a form of technology:
To define religion as technology, Newman firsts looks at a more abstract level of analysis
Because most people would be perplexed to hear religion as a form of technology, Newman asks the readers to open up and benefit from the perspective being recommended.
Kohanski’s philosophy of technology draws attention to the “techniques used in the organization of religious institutions”.
Kohanski reminds us that if we undervalue mental plans in relation to physical and material ones, we will be stuck with narrow paradigms of technology such as the electronic communications media.
Feibleman’s quote I felt was appropriate because in general people underestimate the skill and creative process needed for religion, and only focus on those economic material goods that define “technology”.
Artifacts of Technology and Artifacts of Religion
Richard Deitrich associated religion as “technology with artifacts”
The argument of techne: the production of a cathedral or a statue may on several levels involve tools, machines, electronic devices, scientific knowledge, and utilization of casual relationships regarding energy and matter.
Technique, Skill, Method, and Procedure, a part of religion?
Newman stresses that technology can be found in every aspect of religion
Although this technology may not necessarily be the production of material items, it may be a condition, a state of affairs, or a way of understanding.
Religion is a way of understanding, therefore religion is a production, and a production is created by technology, therefore religion is a form of technology.
Religion as a form of culture and experience
The term technology often reminds people of the material objects made by hand, but in technology the hands are at the service of the brain, mind or soul.
Ultimately God is the creator
When god wrote the “ten commandments” on two stone tablets, this represents the “work of god”, who created this unique form of guidance with his own hands!
None the less; in a form of a gift, God’s creation is truly a product of his soul, his mind, his power.
Shallowness of Materialism
The Hebrew sages
Like other religious educators of ancient Greece and ancient Asia, the Hebrew sages believed that their God could not be portrayed in a drawling, painting, or statue. But could only be captured by the mind, although he was no mere abstraction.
Ancient Jewish Technology
The crafting of Ancient Jewish technology including metaphysical and moral ideas would surpass the materialistic items.
This represents a techne: “knowledge of how to make things that have been vastly more influential than the technology that has resulted in pyramids or computer chips”.
The Jewish sages realized that it would not be enough to adapt to earlier religious conceptions to accommodate the cultural needs of their people.
They focused on commanding a new vision.
Where does Religion fit in to Technology?
This is one of the most important reasons why technology is such a progressive cultural force.
The facts remains that the value inherent in technologies are generally indicated by the roles that the technologies have been designed to perform.
Newman gives the example; Religion today still performs many of the roles that it performed in ancient times. However it no longer performs certain roles that it once performed and it now performs certain roles that it did not perform long ago.
The common field of Religion, Culture and Technology
People are hesitant to state Religion as a form of Technology, and more comfortable claming religion as a form of culture.
Although, in recent years, cultural theorists weren’t entirely clear about the precise relations of religion and culture but they do know that religion should be treated as MORE than just the several aspects of culture.
T.S Eliot- insists that no culture can develop except in relation to religion
Paul Tillich- a protestant theologian insists that “Religion is the substance or essence of culture, and culture is the form of religion
KK definition of culture- a very precise and complex view of culture
The definition of culture could go on considerably, therefore, Newman suggests that culture “involves things that have been created and promoted by human beings in the expectation that those things may be appropriated or taken up by other human beings.
Culture’s force- culture is derived from the French term that is in turn derived from the Latin word Cultura. Therefore, Culture involves nurture- caring for, looking after etc.
FR Cowell’s definition of culture is normative.
Talks about enhancing the quality of life
Technology and Culture
Vanderburg suggests that technology encompasses culture.
“This reduces the role of traditional culture and helps to illuminate how technique can come to replace or supersede culture as the foundation of social ecology.”
Both technology and culture similar in that they are improving human productions.
Newman says that Appreciating the similarities between Religion, Technology and Culture can “help us to get beyond those habits of popular usage that lead us to accept uncritically the association of religion and culture with the old and back-ward-looking and of technology with the new forward looking.”
Faith commitment is generally a commitment that states the importance to recognize the appreciation of features that religion and technology share with each other that other forms of culture do not.
Religion can be either a form of technology or a form of culture; depending on how one may regard the three concepts the most general and inclusive.
JC Shairp convinced himself that “Religious and Cultural endeavors are in the last analysis merely secondary technologies.”
The virtue of tolerance is an important application of knowledge or understanding
What then is to be believed?
A world view may in fact bring disagreements, but it will be a matter of personal faith.
Newman states that the “tools for building a faith may help us…”
Also Freedom and creativity will result from a world view
Thanks,
Taylor Neagli
Here is an overview of what I will present:
Religion as a form of technology:
To define religion as technology, Newman firsts looks at a more abstract level of analysis
Because most people would be perplexed to hear religion as a form of technology, Newman asks the readers to open up and benefit from the perspective being recommended.
Kohanski’s philosophy of technology draws attention to the “techniques used in the organization of religious institutions”.
Kohanski reminds us that if we undervalue mental plans in relation to physical and material ones, we will be stuck with narrow paradigms of technology such as the electronic communications media.
Feibleman’s quote I felt was appropriate because in general people underestimate the skill and creative process needed for religion, and only focus on those economic material goods that define “technology”.
Artifacts of Technology and Artifacts of Religion
Richard Deitrich associated religion as “technology with artifacts”
The argument of techne: the production of a cathedral or a statue may on several levels involve tools, machines, electronic devices, scientific knowledge, and utilization of casual relationships regarding energy and matter.
Technique, Skill, Method, and Procedure, a part of religion?
Newman stresses that technology can be found in every aspect of religion
Although this technology may not necessarily be the production of material items, it may be a condition, a state of affairs, or a way of understanding.
Religion is a way of understanding, therefore religion is a production, and a production is created by technology, therefore religion is a form of technology.
Religion as a form of culture and experience
The term technology often reminds people of the material objects made by hand, but in technology the hands are at the service of the brain, mind or soul.
Ultimately God is the creator
When god wrote the “ten commandments” on two stone tablets, this represents the “work of god”, who created this unique form of guidance with his own hands!
None the less; in a form of a gift, God’s creation is truly a product of his soul, his mind, his power.
Shallowness of Materialism
The Hebrew sages
Like other religious educators of ancient Greece and ancient Asia, the Hebrew sages believed that their God could not be portrayed in a drawling, painting, or statue. But could only be captured by the mind, although he was no mere abstraction.
Ancient Jewish Technology
The crafting of Ancient Jewish technology including metaphysical and moral ideas would surpass the materialistic items.
This represents a techne: “knowledge of how to make things that have been vastly more influential than the technology that has resulted in pyramids or computer chips”.
The Jewish sages realized that it would not be enough to adapt to earlier religious conceptions to accommodate the cultural needs of their people.
They focused on commanding a new vision.
Where does Religion fit in to Technology?
This is one of the most important reasons why technology is such a progressive cultural force.
The facts remains that the value inherent in technologies are generally indicated by the roles that the technologies have been designed to perform.
Newman gives the example; Religion today still performs many of the roles that it performed in ancient times. However it no longer performs certain roles that it once performed and it now performs certain roles that it did not perform long ago.
The common field of Religion, Culture and Technology
People are hesitant to state Religion as a form of Technology, and more comfortable claming religion as a form of culture.
Although, in recent years, cultural theorists weren’t entirely clear about the precise relations of religion and culture but they do know that religion should be treated as MORE than just the several aspects of culture.
T.S Eliot- insists that no culture can develop except in relation to religion
Paul Tillich- a protestant theologian insists that “Religion is the substance or essence of culture, and culture is the form of religion
KK definition of culture- a very precise and complex view of culture
The definition of culture could go on considerably, therefore, Newman suggests that culture “involves things that have been created and promoted by human beings in the expectation that those things may be appropriated or taken up by other human beings.
Culture’s force- culture is derived from the French term that is in turn derived from the Latin word Cultura. Therefore, Culture involves nurture- caring for, looking after etc.
FR Cowell’s definition of culture is normative.
Talks about enhancing the quality of life
Technology and Culture
Vanderburg suggests that technology encompasses culture.
“This reduces the role of traditional culture and helps to illuminate how technique can come to replace or supersede culture as the foundation of social ecology.”
Both technology and culture similar in that they are improving human productions.
Newman says that Appreciating the similarities between Religion, Technology and Culture can “help us to get beyond those habits of popular usage that lead us to accept uncritically the association of religion and culture with the old and back-ward-looking and of technology with the new forward looking.”
Faith commitment is generally a commitment that states the importance to recognize the appreciation of features that religion and technology share with each other that other forms of culture do not.
Religion can be either a form of technology or a form of culture; depending on how one may regard the three concepts the most general and inclusive.
JC Shairp convinced himself that “Religious and Cultural endeavors are in the last analysis merely secondary technologies.”
The virtue of tolerance is an important application of knowledge or understanding
What then is to be believed?
A world view may in fact bring disagreements, but it will be a matter of personal faith.
Newman states that the “tools for building a faith may help us…”
Also Freedom and creativity will result from a world view
Thanks,
Taylor Neagli
Technology & Globalization
1) I agree with the concept that globalization is a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptations.
2) I believe that this view of globalization is more appropriate for society today in that we live in an age of growth and creativity that has led us to new heights as a unified world. I think that to say globalization is "uniform" nearly contradicts the concept of globalization, especially in a universe like ours where expansion and contraction of our roles in global media are ever present. The spread, or contraction in some cases, of cultures across nations is affected daily through political power, wartime acts, economic status, and the popular culture of various nations. Due to all these factors, it seems impossible for nations to deter the effects of globalization regardless if they are accepted or not.
3) Technology is a powerful aspect of globalization, especially in our modern world in that it is constantly advancing. From Apple products to Nintendo Wii's to the power of YouTube, technology is penetrating all parts of the world. Whether slowly or quickly, technology is an aspect of modern cultures that much of the world shows great interest in. Technologies found in Japan, such as innovative automobiles, quickly gained momentum in Western nations quickly though the power of merely enticing other nations with the power of their technology. In the instance of African nations, the introduction of modern technology to these regions has been slow but progressive over time to the point where computers are arriving in classrooms, cell phones amongst tribe members, and iPods are entertaining youngsters. See http://www.personaldemocracy.com/node/1122 for more.
2) I believe that this view of globalization is more appropriate for society today in that we live in an age of growth and creativity that has led us to new heights as a unified world. I think that to say globalization is "uniform" nearly contradicts the concept of globalization, especially in a universe like ours where expansion and contraction of our roles in global media are ever present. The spread, or contraction in some cases, of cultures across nations is affected daily through political power, wartime acts, economic status, and the popular culture of various nations. Due to all these factors, it seems impossible for nations to deter the effects of globalization regardless if they are accepted or not.
3) Technology is a powerful aspect of globalization, especially in our modern world in that it is constantly advancing. From Apple products to Nintendo Wii's to the power of YouTube, technology is penetrating all parts of the world. Whether slowly or quickly, technology is an aspect of modern cultures that much of the world shows great interest in. Technologies found in Japan, such as innovative automobiles, quickly gained momentum in Western nations quickly though the power of merely enticing other nations with the power of their technology. In the instance of African nations, the introduction of modern technology to these regions has been slow but progressive over time to the point where computers are arriving in classrooms, cell phones amongst tribe members, and iPods are entertaining youngsters. See http://www.personaldemocracy.com/node/1122 for more.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Lab Section Exercise: Technology & Globalization
1) I agree that globalization is a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptations.
2) I believe this view of globalization because a structured globalization would not enable all of the changes in technology, world economy, government, and world society. With all the changes happening in the world daily globalization must be open to modifications and redefinitions. According to 'What is Globalization' by David Held and Anthony McGrew "The spatial reach and density of global and transnational interconnectedness weave complex webs and networks of relations between communities, states, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations which make up the global order."
http://www.polity.co.uk/global/research.asp#backdrop
3) The role of technology in globalization is vast. Everyday we have new and better technology across the world. Everything in the world now is centered around technology. Every work place and social groups use technology.
http://www.uiowa.edu/ifdebook/issues/globalization/readingtable/technology.shtml
Elizabeth Wakefield
2) I believe this view of globalization because a structured globalization would not enable all of the changes in technology, world economy, government, and world society. With all the changes happening in the world daily globalization must be open to modifications and redefinitions. According to 'What is Globalization' by David Held and Anthony McGrew "The spatial reach and density of global and transnational interconnectedness weave complex webs and networks of relations between communities, states, international institutions, non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations which make up the global order."
http://www.polity.co.uk/global/research.asp#backdrop
3) The role of technology in globalization is vast. Everyday we have new and better technology across the world. Everything in the world now is centered around technology. Every work place and social groups use technology.
http://www.uiowa.edu/ifdebook/issues/globalization/readingtable/technology.shtml
Elizabeth Wakefield
Lab Excercise #1 - Technology and Globalization
1) I agree mostly with the second view, that globalization is loosely structured and open to modification and localized adaptation. I think that globalization is a also “self contained pattern in progress towards full realization,” as the first opinion says, but it’s important to consider how different societies individualize and change the global culture.
2) In an article for The Globalist, Ashutosh Sheshabalaya writes,
“Globalization consist[s] of the exchange of ideas across distinct civilizations . . . Such ideas help form worldviews and shape the world materially” (http://www.globalpolicy.org/globaliz/cultural/2006/1019threerounds.htm). The world culture – consisting of mass media, beliefs and moral values, politics, and social norms – is a giant patchwork quilt, and every nation is constantly altering its corner, adding new pieces, swapping with other countries, and taking things out. An example of this would be
3) Technology and culture have an interdependent relationship. ICTs, especially the internet and T.V., have exposed different parts of the world to each other, causing regions to assimilate parts of other nations’ cultures. At the same time, people need new ways to connect with each other, and so new technology is created to fill the void. Globalization requires technology to work, and it leads to new technology created through collaboration and the international exchange of ideas, which in turn leads to new partnerships, and so on. Technology and culture work together to constantly increase globalization’s progress.
Lab Section Exercise #1: Technology and Globilization
The reason for this is because our world everyday seems as it is always looking for better technology to bring countries together. Everyday there seems to be something out in the world that was better than the product that was invented the day before. Therefore when it comes to change Technology is by far the most accepted change in our world. Another reason for our world to change loosely is because we have to so we can keep up with other countries and in a way compete for who is better, and who can do what. My evidence is shown on http://hdr.undp.org/docs/training/oxford/presentations/Lall_globalization.pdf
I think technology plays the biggest role in our world. We are constantly changing in our technology to keep up with everyone. Without technology our country would not be able to succeed in what we do or be able to even stand by other countries in some aspects. http://hdr.undp.org/docs/training/oxford/presentations/Lall_globalization.pdf
Technolgy & Globalization Lab Exercise
I cannot definitely agree with either of these definitions of globalization because I think that globalization integrates both of them. Globalization cannot be defined as self-contained and it has definite potential to be redefined and modified. I think that it is not something that can be controlled through a dictatorial form of containment, but rather via an oligarchy of cooperate incentives. Globalization has indeed become its own form of imperialistic western influence that has been leaking into the ethnic makeup of more secluded tribal regions in the eastern world with the result of cultural assimilation. Evidence to support the spreading globalization trend of western to eastern culture can be viewed in both large and small examples. The entertainment industry is one such example of cultural hybridization. Check out this youtube videoà http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxHW5gwbMiM . This is a good example of how western culture has taken things such as American Idol and made it popular in
Technology and Globalization
Lab Exercise: Technology and Globalization
1. I agree that globalization is a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptions.
2. In my experiences with technology, I've learned that it is something in which always is being upgraded and improved at our convenience. Therefore, I feel that globalization is an open ended structure with room for appropriation's. I found an article which explains the overview of veterinary medical education in China: current status, deficiencies, and strategy for improvement.
http://polychrest.tamu.edu:8331/V/XNRJMV45MB8QP6IKIMRAKECPQ2XIQQPM1P3D4RQMLRU4IDQKTY-55694?func=quick-3&short-format=002&set_number=001990&set_entry=000001&format=999
This article gives insight into how, even in specific departments of technology like veterinary medicine, improving and perfecting the technology is how we globally connect.
3. In my view technology is multidimensional and is meant to be constructed. I feel that we are the social constructs guiding the technology. In my view of practice technology facilitates our knowledge and imagination.
this diagram shows how as people we become the remote to technology and create new innovations always "open to modifications"
http://www.alltech-tsi.org/images/uddiagram.gif
1. I agree that globalization is a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptions.
2. In my experiences with technology, I've learned that it is something in which always is being upgraded and improved at our convenience. Therefore, I feel that globalization is an open ended structure with room for appropriation's. I found an article which explains the overview of veterinary medical education in China: current status, deficiencies, and strategy for improvement.
http://polychrest.tamu.edu:8331/V/XNRJMV45MB8QP6IKIMRAKECPQ2XIQQPM1P3D4RQMLRU4IDQKTY-55694?func=quick-3&short-format=002&set_number=001990&set_entry=000001&format=999
This article gives insight into how, even in specific departments of technology like veterinary medicine, improving and perfecting the technology is how we globally connect.
3. In my view technology is multidimensional and is meant to be constructed. I feel that we are the social constructs guiding the technology. In my view of practice technology facilitates our knowledge and imagination.
this diagram shows how as people we become the remote to technology and create new innovations always "open to modifications"
http://www.alltech-tsi.org/images/uddiagram.gif
Lab Exercise 1: Technology & Globalization
1) I agree with the second view of Technology & Globalization, which states globalization as a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications and redefinitions, selective appropriations and contextual adaptations.
2) I agree with this view, because I believe globalization to be an independent system, which is loosely structured and contains all the different independent cultures of the world, but at the same time help each other by trade and technological advancements. http://www.globalenvision.org/library/7/970/
3) Technology plays a crucial role in globalization, especially in communication technology, which brings the world closer together through the internet, telephones, tv and radio. Technology is constantly changing, and advancing, which goes with the the view I tend to agree with, concerning Technology & Globalization. http://workinfonet.bc.ca/lmisi/Making/CHAPTER2/TANDG1.HTM
Nathan Dysinger
2) I agree with this view, because I believe globalization to be an independent system, which is loosely structured and contains all the different independent cultures of the world, but at the same time help each other by trade and technological advancements. http://www.globalenvision.org/library/7/970/
3) Technology plays a crucial role in globalization, especially in communication technology, which brings the world closer together through the internet, telephones, tv and radio. Technology is constantly changing, and advancing, which goes with the the view I tend to agree with, concerning Technology & Globalization. http://workinfonet.bc.ca/lmisi/Making/CHAPTER2/TANDG1.HTM
Nathan Dysinger
Lab Exercise #1: Technology and Globalization
(1) I agree with the first view of globalizatin and technology which says that globalization is a uniform unambigously structured and self-contained pattern in progress towards full realization and harmonious integration. I feel that technology and globalization go hand in hand, and that most innovations in technology eventually go global.
(2) "Information Technology (IT) is a driving factor in the process of globalization. Improvements in the early 1990s in computer hardware, software, and telecommunications have caused widespread improvements in access to information and economic potential. " from the article INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALIZATION, found on http://www.globalenvision.org/library/7/970/
Technology and globalization work together to make advancements internationally. The technology we use helps to advance our understanding of things such as the ecoomy and world trade. With advances in technology comes further advances in globalization.
(3) From the Website: http://workinfonet.bc.ca/lmisi/Making/chapter2/TANDG5.HTM Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information:
"Globalize means to make worldwide in scope or application, and the globalization of trade means freer and more intense worldwide trade across national borders. Technology helps to make globalization possible. Because computers can be interlinked across companies, countries and continents, information is no longer weighed down by geography or time."
Globalization and technology are a pair, they go hand in hand. Technology makes the spread of information easy on the global level. In turn, globalization allows for more increases in technology by expanding the number of resources innovators can work with. Through technology and globalization, the entire world can communicate and is interconnected.
Posted by: Kallie Gallagher (COMM 315)
(2) "Information Technology (IT) is a driving factor in the process of globalization. Improvements in the early 1990s in computer hardware, software, and telecommunications have caused widespread improvements in access to information and economic potential. " from the article INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALIZATION, found on http://www.globalenvision.org/library/7/970/
Technology and globalization work together to make advancements internationally. The technology we use helps to advance our understanding of things such as the ecoomy and world trade. With advances in technology comes further advances in globalization.
(3) From the Website: http://workinfonet.bc.ca/lmisi/Making/chapter2/TANDG5.HTM Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information:
"Globalize means to make worldwide in scope or application, and the globalization of trade means freer and more intense worldwide trade across national borders. Technology helps to make globalization possible. Because computers can be interlinked across companies, countries and continents, information is no longer weighed down by geography or time."
Globalization and technology are a pair, they go hand in hand. Technology makes the spread of information easy on the global level. In turn, globalization allows for more increases in technology by expanding the number of resources innovators can work with. Through technology and globalization, the entire world can communicate and is interconnected.
Posted by: Kallie Gallagher (COMM 315)
I believe that globalization has a definition of the second view or a "a loosely structued constellation, open to modifucations and redefinitions, selective appropreations and contextual adaptations." Because our world is constantly changing with technological advances and such, we have to redefine what is globalization. For example: when new technology emerges such as the internet, we become even more connected in different ways so our definition on how we are globalized changes as well.
In the social construction of technology theory we see that we are structured by what we create. This theory "involves looking at the ways social phenomena are created, institutionalized, and made into tradition by humans. Socially constructed reality is seen as an ongoing, dynamic process; reality is reproduced by people acting on their interpretations and their knowledge of it".(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructionism) Things such as technological advances shape our culture and who we are. Therefore our cultures are connected globally through technology that is ever changing.
In the social construction of technology theory we see that we are structured by what we create. This theory "involves looking at the ways social phenomena are created, institutionalized, and made into tradition by humans. Socially constructed reality is seen as an ongoing, dynamic process; reality is reproduced by people acting on their interpretations and their knowledge of it".(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructionism) Things such as technological advances shape our culture and who we are. Therefore our cultures are connected globally through technology that is ever changing.
Technology and Globalization
By looking at a few things online about Globalization, I believe that it is more referred to as a loosely structured constellation, open to modifications. Any website you go to on the internet, there is always going to be a broad view on Globalization. I found a website that shows global popular culture by pictures. Refer to this link:
http://www.geog.okstate.edu/users/lightfoot/popular.html
I also agree with this view because of the topics we have dicussed in lecture. When we talked about music the other day, that just shows how different peoples opinions are. There are so many different kinds, globally there is no way everyone can rely on listening to the same music. I also found a really neat website for this!! Check it out...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/globalisation/
Technology plays a huge part in my everyday life. Everything I do probably involves technology. I am always listening to music, using the computer, and using other things like a cell phone. I believe that this is a very important issue that people need to take seriously. People use technology is many other ways. The world is so advanced at this point in time that sometimes you really just need to enjoy it. Computers can basically do anything. That can be kind of scary...haha. But yeah, I believe that technology plays a big part in my everyday lifestyle, just like everyone else.
http://www.geog.okstate.edu/users/lightfoot/popular.html
I also agree with this view because of the topics we have dicussed in lecture. When we talked about music the other day, that just shows how different peoples opinions are. There are so many different kinds, globally there is no way everyone can rely on listening to the same music. I also found a really neat website for this!! Check it out...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/globalisation/
Technology plays a huge part in my everyday life. Everything I do probably involves technology. I am always listening to music, using the computer, and using other things like a cell phone. I believe that this is a very important issue that people need to take seriously. People use technology is many other ways. The world is so advanced at this point in time that sometimes you really just need to enjoy it. Computers can basically do anything. That can be kind of scary...haha. But yeah, I believe that technology plays a big part in my everyday lifestyle, just like everyone else.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Questions for Globalization
These are questions to think about for my presentation tomorrow?
•Does globalization mean that the world is becoming one big interdependent system or are independent areas working together?
•Why is the U.S. such a great exporter of media products?
•How are global media products a source of tension and conflict?
•Does globalization mean that the world is becoming one big interdependent system or are independent areas working together?
•Why is the U.S. such a great exporter of media products?
•How are global media products a source of tension and conflict?
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Technology and Globalization Overview
I based my presentation on John B. Thompson's article "The Globalization of Communication."
He defines globalization as a growing interconnectedness of different parts of the world, a process which gives rise to complex forms of interaction and interdependency. He goes on to explain that globalization occurs when 1) activities take place in a global community, 2) activities are planned and conducted on a global scale, and 3) activities involve some degree of interdepence among each other.
He focuses on the social organization of symbolic power of media and how it contributes to and has been transformed by globalization. He discusses the history of globalized communication starting with the Roman Empire postal system with the developments along the way until the Digital Age which we know today. Along with the technological developments that occured the social aspect also has great significance due to establishment of international news agencies and regulation of electromagnetic spectrum regulation by governments.
The patterns of global communication today involve 4 aspects: 1) emergence of transnational communication conglomerates that were proactive in international news and development of better technologies, 2) social impact of new technologies ex. satellites, 3) the flow of information and communication products within global market and 4) the different accessibility potentials in various markets around the world.
He presents the localized theory of appropriation which has 3 facets: 1) media products get molded to the traditions and values of the location they are in, 2) individuals are able to get a glimpse of what life is like elsewhere and 3) it is a source of tension and potential conflict when media products clash with traditional cultural values.
Im not sure if Im going to be able to cover all of this during my presentation but I will do my best. If yall think it will be an information overload tell me and I will cut down on it. This is just the main thoughts during the paper.
Blake Alldredge
He defines globalization as a growing interconnectedness of different parts of the world, a process which gives rise to complex forms of interaction and interdependency. He goes on to explain that globalization occurs when 1) activities take place in a global community, 2) activities are planned and conducted on a global scale, and 3) activities involve some degree of interdepence among each other.
He focuses on the social organization of symbolic power of media and how it contributes to and has been transformed by globalization. He discusses the history of globalized communication starting with the Roman Empire postal system with the developments along the way until the Digital Age which we know today. Along with the technological developments that occured the social aspect also has great significance due to establishment of international news agencies and regulation of electromagnetic spectrum regulation by governments.
The patterns of global communication today involve 4 aspects: 1) emergence of transnational communication conglomerates that were proactive in international news and development of better technologies, 2) social impact of new technologies ex. satellites, 3) the flow of information and communication products within global market and 4) the different accessibility potentials in various markets around the world.
He presents the localized theory of appropriation which has 3 facets: 1) media products get molded to the traditions and values of the location they are in, 2) individuals are able to get a glimpse of what life is like elsewhere and 3) it is a source of tension and potential conflict when media products clash with traditional cultural values.
Im not sure if Im going to be able to cover all of this during my presentation but I will do my best. If yall think it will be an information overload tell me and I will cut down on it. This is just the main thoughts during the paper.
Blake Alldredge
Friday, September 14, 2007
About Technology & Globalization
Hi, all,
I am not sure if all of you have a good understanding of my lecture on this Thursday. Because of time crunch, my poor English, and complication of Anthony Giddens' theory, I am afraid some of you, if not all, still have something unclear.
If so, please reply this post and raise your questions. If many of you are still in dark, I will explain the lecture again in our next Tuesday's lab section.
By the way, I just uploaded the powerpoint slides about two mass lectures: Technology & Culture, and Technology & Globalization to our sharedrive. You can feel free to download them.
Thanks
Lu
I am not sure if all of you have a good understanding of my lecture on this Thursday. Because of time crunch, my poor English, and complication of Anthony Giddens' theory, I am afraid some of you, if not all, still have something unclear.
If so, please reply this post and raise your questions. If many of you are still in dark, I will explain the lecture again in our next Tuesday's lab section.
By the way, I just uploaded the powerpoint slides about two mass lectures: Technology & Culture, and Technology & Globalization to our sharedrive. You can feel free to download them.
Thanks
Lu
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Hey! I thought that Vanchelsa did a pretty good job with her power point. That has got to be pretty nerve racking being the first one. I am supposed to do the political economy one. I hope it will be half as good!
I really enjoyed the lesson also. When you are standing up at the front of the room, it is alot easier to talk about you know, music rather than like society? haha. It was a very interesting topic and I just wanted to say good job!!
Kasey
I really enjoyed the lesson also. When you are standing up at the front of the room, it is alot easier to talk about you know, music rather than like society? haha. It was a very interesting topic and I just wanted to say good job!!
Kasey
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Hey
Hey ya'll what's up! Can't wait till next Tuesday! Just love waking up this early! Makes my week! lol!
Dani
Dani
Monday, September 10, 2007
Welcome!
Hi, All,
Welcome to COMM 330-501 blog! We are going to use this blog for three purposes.
First, it will be a space for us to talk about the topics in class. You are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions, express ideas, comment others' ideas and post interesting information and resources about class topics.
Second, it will be a space for us to do class exercise. We usually do exercises in lab section. After (or during) each lab section, you need to post the results or findings of exercises on this blog. The results or findings are not necessarily "serious" academic reports with systematic arguments (they sound horrible!). They could be just several sentences about thoughts, points, reflections you got from class exercises.
Third, it will be a space for us to know more about assinged class readings. So the students who are going to make presentations on each Tuesday are required to post key points of their readings on this blog before Monday in each week. So you might post key points of readings over the weekend before your presenation or even earlier.
Welcome to COMM 330-501 blog! We are going to use this blog for three purposes.
First, it will be a space for us to talk about the topics in class. You are encouraged to ask questions, answer questions, express ideas, comment others' ideas and post interesting information and resources about class topics.
Second, it will be a space for us to do class exercise. We usually do exercises in lab section. After (or during) each lab section, you need to post the results or findings of exercises on this blog. The results or findings are not necessarily "serious" academic reports with systematic arguments (they sound horrible!). They could be just several sentences about thoughts, points, reflections you got from class exercises.
Third, it will be a space for us to know more about assinged class readings. So the students who are going to make presentations on each Tuesday are required to post key points of their readings on this blog before Monday in each week. So you might post key points of readings over the weekend before your presenation or even earlier.
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