Monday, February 23, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Lab 3: Colors and Typography
http://lab3colorsandtypographyclairerodgers.blogspot.com/2015/02/lab-3.html
Saturday, February 21, 2015
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Monday, February 2, 2015
The Virtual Revolution
I believe the web is a place where people feel they can escape and express themselves openly, free from government interference. Its rise to fame was providing the opportunity for people to create, innovate and share thoughts with anyone in the world. The Virtual Revolution gave us the, sometimes forgotten, insight to its roots. From the basic text-only pages to having the ability today to share a video with someone we may never meet, just shows the true power and ability of the open web.
Virtual Revolution Response - Andre Monteiro
The film reminded me of a debate that took place in Brazil when Congress discussed a bill regulating the Internet in the country. Before that, the regulation of the Internet was based on resolutions issued by a government agency. But under pressure from different groups, Congress discussed the issue for four years and finally passed the bill and the rules entered into the Brazilian Civil Law system. The main innovation of the law --which is considered the "Constitution of Internet" in Brazil-- was to ensure net neutrality, that is, the web connection providers should give the same treatment to all data packets traveling over the network, not importing content, origin or destination. You can check the complete text of the law here (original in Portuguese with English translation).
The Virtual Revolution
This video rightfully deserves this name as its title: the Virtual Revolution. This is because over the years, the internet has battled its way through generations of different ideas, people, challenges and struggles. It was intriguing to walk through its timeline and learn the series of problems and solutions the internet and web have created. For starters, the biggest takeaway from the evolving internet and web is how its effect on society has evolved as well. Initially, the web was created to connect easily different people from other places. This has been the most beneficial and revolutionary belief because to this day we rely on the web so heavily, it affects us in more ways than we can imagine. But the web took a turn as outside figures feel it must be monopolized or like with all things in this world it should have a line of power behind it to control it. This is a serious notion because since the web has so much interference in our lives, placing someone in charge of the web also puts them in control of your life.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Virtual Revolution
The Virtual Revolution film revealed the power of how the Internet and the web both work together to create a home of sharing and collaboration for its users. From the Internet's early stages, communities such as the The WELL helped define the online world. Today Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites have transformed the way users, especially college students, access information. Journalism students like myself have the web to thank for providing a voice and space to openly express opinions while also offering the ability to provide information to others. Although LimeWire, Grokster and other sites have come and gone, the Internet itself will never die. The Internet and web are revolutionary components to daily life and they will continue to shape the digital world.
Virtual Revolution
The Virtual Revolution film brought to light just how important the web is in our everyday lives. As stated in the film, the web is similar to human nature in that it has some good and bad parts. Most of the good includes giving us the ability to connect with people in an easier way, as well as providing a platform for the exchange of information, whatever it may be. Though the web was founded on the basis of having no authority and empowering everyday people, some feel that a lack of authority will allow the "biggest voice to shout the loudest." Many people worry that the web may fall victim to monopolization, limiting the amount and type of information available for users, and some argue that it has already began. Still, what can be agreed upon by most is that the web has revolutionized and enhanced our way of life.
The Virtual Revolution
The Web is more complicated than just logging onto your
favorite social media and connecting with your friends. Although social
connection sites were among the most prominent in its early stages, the Web has
been used to amplify the power of individual voices and create equal
opportunity for all that have access. While all of these opinions have a chance
to be heard, there is still a battle raging over the hierarchal structure of
the Internet. What should and shouldn’t be free? What is certain is that the power
of the Web and Internet has forever reshaped mankind’s future.
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