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.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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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