Monthly Archives: October 2012

It should be increasingly obvious that internet culture is becoming increasingly focused on creating public personas within private circles–we have private Facebook accounts, but we share anything and everything we deem relevant publicly on those private profiles.  What seems like … Continue reading →

When I think of rhetoric, I think of an author or writer using rhetorical features for the purpose of persuading readers one way or another. After reading “Antisocial Networking?” (2010) by Hilary Stout, however, I realized that rhetoric can also be used … Continue reading →

Most fights have a rather clear winner and loser. But why should they? Arguments and disagreements have taken on a new form with the means of technological communication available today. No longer do people have to take the time to … Continue reading →

Mark Zuckerberg posted this video on the morning of October 4th to celebrate Facebook’s milestone of having one billion users. The video compares Facebook to things that people use to connect with each other, like chairs, airplanes, and waterfalls. It definitely appeals … Continue reading →

There has been an overreaction to the consequences of technology on our society. Many people are concerned with how children are growing up and developing necessary skills while being surrounded by technology. While I think there is room for some concern, overall we do … Continue reading →

The series 50 Shades of Grey, by E.L. James has become an internet and media phenomenon since its publication June 20th, 2011. Originally based as fan fiction for Stephanie Meyer’s teen sensation Twilight, it has become well known for the … Continue reading →

All of our class readings have centered around different author’s opinions of what privacy means, so I think it’s time I put my two cents out there and state what I believe to be the fundamentals of privacy. 1) If … Continue reading →

The origin of the Internet also saw the dawn of a new tool, immediate publication; before the Internet in order to convey ideas in a written medium, it was required to publish your works on paper, and these works would … Continue reading →