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So far, Verified is a very interesting read. I think a lot of it could be considered “common sense” but recently its contents are something I haven’t been thinking about. It makes sense to want to confirm your sources and what you’re reading, but it’s been slipping my mind. This is unfortunate because I think right now, more than ever, it’s important to…

Liam Justiniano — I think Mike Caufield does a great job at compiling the knowledge of how to navigate these online spaces in his book “Verified”. A lot of these tools such as the knowledge block or the three dots are something that we encounter on a daily basis. I haven’t ever stopped to check…

The intro of Verified brings up a few good points and explanations. It mentions that the internet was supposed to help solve problems, but sometimes it only hypes up content. I find this to be very true, especially with social media. Is easier to find someone seeking validation through likes or swipes, posting live streams,…

With the advancement of AI technology, we often ask ourselves about the purpose and utility of it. Moves made by large tech companies can seem obscure or unrelated to the usage of AI amongst the working class. We can imagine a wide range of use cases where AI technology could have a legitimate use value,…

When reading through Anil Dash’s How Markdown Took Over the World, I was swiftly reminded of the sheer amount of modern software that relies on community-focused, non-proprietary software. Markdown provided a service that focused on improving fluidity and accessibility. Now, we can all think of products or services that focus on these things. Plenty of…

Oh, government, how confusing you are. And, oh, how scarily accurate predictions about technology can be. And, can’t forget, oh, what slippery a slop(e) Generative AI is.As the AI world functions right now, it is extremely competitive and the ability to compete relies solely on money and power. Kate Crawford addresses this system of power…

I’ve never trusted Generative AI or AI chatbots, but I understood that they were considered the “future of technology.” They were new and exciting tools for people to use. Any argument I could level against them would get inevitably drowned out by their loyal supporters. I think of them as the One Ring from Lord…

One of the greatest triumphs of yesteryear was a viral video and all the accolades that came along with it. Notoriety, money, and a segment on Ellen. Though the path was uncommon, it was predictable. Say or do something funny, post a dog (cute or comedic take your pick), or sing a song but while…

The readings from this week were extremely interesting to me. They were longer readings compared to ones I have had in past classes but I felt hooked all the way through. I’ve never supported AI and I have a surface level knowledge of the unethical things surrounding it. It was nice reading these studies and truly understanding the mechanics of AI and how it influences the…

After reading Network Effects vs. Switching Costs, I believe we all owe a big thank you to Tim Berns Lee for gifting us with the world wide web. The history of the internet seems to be one made of users who wanted to make things not only easier, but more accessible for other users. Gopher…