Feed at first to me was very confusing and weird and stupid. I had no clue it was going to be such a good book at the end. My fist reaction to the book i guess is how some older generations look at us teens when we use technology. I feel as if the point of the story is to show us how technology will become our life, control us to the point where we lose the essence of being a Human.
For our generation some mostly want something digital and we always use it. In the book, here we have a teen who is dying because of it. We won't literally day they way she did but im guessing the author wants to emphasize how DRD can make out generation much worst. It makes me think about those who say they can't live with out. That right there shows how they are forgetting how to live. I just would love to do s study to see how long my generation can survive with out using them, or just using them less.
In the book the feed was there 24/7. At first when Andy asked us if we wanted one i said yeah but now, i really don't. It's not worth it. That's the problem with many now. We want things right then and now with out being patient. We want to know where the book is quicker then looking and browsing books. Feed is for this impatient.
Oct 21, 2009
Oct 7, 2009
EXPERIMENTING WITH DRD
Well on Tuesday i haven't texted all day like i usually would do. It felt good because i was able to relax more with no drama and i was very much focused with my school work and stuff that are more important. I think i can get use to not using my phone 24/7. There was a time last month when me and my bestie went to Barnes and Nobles and started looking at colleges and scholarships. It was such a different experience from browsing on the computer. I think i would rather go and search through books then online because it feels more natural and the information i know im reading, i feel, is more accurate because when you browse through sites you read similar info at times. This experiment made me realize, if i don't NEED to talk or text anyone, my free time should be spent more wisely.
INFORMAL RESEARCH
"Digital Recording methods have lowered peoples expectations of themselves in the studio"
Basically After looking at the video the main idea he stresses is the difference between the recording sessions. Benefits from digital recording is the artist can take many takes and then shift different parts together that sounds more better vs Analog, it takes longer but it gives the artist, musician to be more ready and perfectionist so they can get it right. I think that's the way artist's should be.
Oct 2, 2009
Comments
Carrie,
You seemed so engaged in your video. THe digital world had you captured up. Haha. i find it not suprising at all that you forgot it was recorded. It's like for one minutes your like ok your recording and you just want this homework to endbut then you get an IM or you start reading something that destracts you so quickly. should we be scared of that? should we worry about that?
I guess we can say that DRD disforms our body too. We forget all about it and we start doing weird positions that we would never do if we weren't emerged.
What i really thought was interesting and something i totally agree with is when you said: "I wouldn't mind if my child spent a lot of time doing this. I can understand why people are so hooked on it. But if it's up to the point where he stops having a social life or it takes away from the things he need to do such as schoolwork, housework, or spending time with the family then I would say the time spent with his digital devices needs to be cut shorter." THat is the same way i feel. I would let them use it to an exstent. If it starts to isolate them from the real world, it really is a problem. How can we really draw the line? how do we know the signs?
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on your video and looking at your video. I hope we can do more projects like this.
Hey Vincent,
I love how you recorded yourself on the computer. WIth you in the corner browsing the sites. That was something unique. I liked how you browsed through different cites also, it shows how much you use the computer, not being obsessed with one site.
I do agree with Carrie about the answer to the question about your little sister od future daughter using it. You should at least think about that because your say has alot to do with them using it more or less. FOr example if you have that kind of attitutde towards it, it might just cause a hug issue as thier life goes on.
So i do agree that when you watch yourself on thescreen comparing to you using it, is a big difference. WHen looking it does make it seem fake but it's a total difference when experiencing it.
WHat do you think you would have been doing if you wasnt on the computer for them couple of minutes? Do you think that if they made technology more educational or uisng more physical activities, would people still be emerged the way they are now?
I really like the way you did your video. I think your the only one to do it in this way.
You seemed so engaged in your video. THe digital world had you captured up. Haha. i find it not suprising at all that you forgot it was recorded. It's like for one minutes your like ok your recording and you just want this homework to endbut then you get an IM or you start reading something that destracts you so quickly. should we be scared of that? should we worry about that?
I guess we can say that DRD disforms our body too. We forget all about it and we start doing weird positions that we would never do if we weren't emerged.
What i really thought was interesting and something i totally agree with is when you said: "I wouldn't mind if my child spent a lot of time doing this. I can understand why people are so hooked on it. But if it's up to the point where he stops having a social life or it takes away from the things he need to do such as schoolwork, housework, or spending time with the family then I would say the time spent with his digital devices needs to be cut shorter." THat is the same way i feel. I would let them use it to an exstent. If it starts to isolate them from the real world, it really is a problem. How can we really draw the line? how do we know the signs?
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on your video and looking at your video. I hope we can do more projects like this.
Hey Vincent,
I love how you recorded yourself on the computer. WIth you in the corner browsing the sites. That was something unique. I liked how you browsed through different cites also, it shows how much you use the computer, not being obsessed with one site.
I do agree with Carrie about the answer to the question about your little sister od future daughter using it. You should at least think about that because your say has alot to do with them using it more or less. FOr example if you have that kind of attitutde towards it, it might just cause a hug issue as thier life goes on.
So i do agree that when you watch yourself on thescreen comparing to you using it, is a big difference. WHen looking it does make it seem fake but it's a total difference when experiencing it.
WHat do you think you would have been doing if you wasnt on the computer for them couple of minutes? Do you think that if they made technology more educational or uisng more physical activities, would people still be emerged the way they are now?
I really like the way you did your video. I think your the only one to do it in this way.
Sep 27, 2009
Video Project 1
What I do on My Spare Time from jenise l on Vimeo.
While watching the Video of myself, I realized digital representations devcices alternate my moods. While playing Madden i was ok but after that i got upset, walked away and went to make music, all because the other team made a touch down. I also thought to myself, if i wasn't able to make music myself, not have a computer or a keyboard to make my music possible, what will i do?!?!?! I really don't even know.
While playing the video, i was bored at first so i decided to do it to spare time but while playing i feel like im not in reality. I can't explain but i just feel aprt of the game. I play like it's really not a game. im way to into it. WHile looking at myself play it, i feel like i just wasted my life uselessly and could of been doing something more valuable.
While recording and playing the keyboard i was into it. i felt real calm and mellow like it was my therapy. Looking at myself do it, I feel good. it just makes me wonder, what were other ways artist's recorded with out using digital Representation devices. What i could say is, it was hard to play the piano on the keyboard because i had to hit it hard for the sound to come out right at times. When playing a grand piano, i do get a different feel from it. I enjoy using a Yamaha Grand piano rather then these e;ectric keyboards. You really lose the essence of playing.
Sep 22, 2009
Interviews and Surveys
QUESTIONING STRANGERS!
While walking around Park Avenue we interviewed some strangers asking them how long should their kids be on the computer, watching t.v, playing the video games etc. We also asked how much was too much. The Janitor across the street in front Of Baruch College said that 3 hours was too much but yet his kids watch it all the time he claimed. The bagel guy, who seemed like he wanted us to hurry and get out of his face with questions said 1 hour is enough. Now we all know that's BS. The lady in Papoose said that 5 hours is too much but 4 is ok. What really got me upset was when Cindy went to the lady who say us coming, who then puts her ipod on. She acted like she didn't see Cindy put she smiled which indicated she knew Cindy was talking to her. When she finally pulled out her head phones, she then says she didn't know if she can answer the question because she didn't know if she was going to stay on the line in Dunkin Donuts or go to work. We then left because we knew she was a phony. She put her Ipod back on and stayed on the line.
Doing these interviews in the street mad me realize how people use Digitalization as an excuse to socialize with people. With anyone matter of fact. I guess it's because when your texting or iming you can either take a long time to reply or even clothes the window. It really made me realizing how the world, well our society is starting to lack them skills. I hope it doesn't get worst.
QUESTIONING MOMMY!
I'm asking her during a commercial of her favorite show;
Me: How do you think Technology has impacted your life from your past to
now?
MOM: (Mumbles: Never even thought about that). It helps me not have to
remember no phone numbers(Laughs). I Take advantage of it and See it
more convient and better.
*Back then it made people think to remember numbers which connects to
the idea brought up in class by Carrie and others how we tend to get
lazy now.*
ME: Do you realize your moods when you watch t.v, use the phone, text?
MOM: I watch t.v to relax me, "i get a kick out of texting". Its a new
technology for me and im fascinated.
*It fascinates others who have never grown with it, reason why teens are
so addicting because we always have it. The sense of technology is like
a therapy, calming us down when we need it.*
Me: Why do you think people have profiles on the web or are always updating
their status's on aim, facebook, myspace, etc.?
MOM:A Sense of feeling important. To feel connected to others. "It's a big
world out there."
*People feel alone at times and use any resource thay have to feel
important. When one has a new friend request or comment, they feel so
great about themselves. I wonder how can they still feel that way with
out using any type of technology.*
QUESTIONING CHRISTINA!
I'm asking her these questions while she is on the phone;
Me: How does the digital representational devices make you feel?
Bestie: it makes me feel good, comfortable, social.
Me: If you didn't have it, how would that impact your life?
Bestie: How will i socialize? What will i do besides watch t.v
Me: Do you think it has brain washed you?
Bestie: Yes it has, Totally.
Me: What are alternative situations how one can come out of being brain washed?
Bestie: Find other activities, Reading, going to someone's house. I don't know what i will do with out them.
Me: What can you say about your life knowing you almost got hit by a car because you couldn't stay focus crossing the street with out taking 10 seconds to put your phone down?
Bestie: I would say that my life has been corrupted by these devices. I really don't freaking know. I'm a dumb bestie, let it be.
Me: When do you change your status's a lot of Aim? When your more happy, angry, sad, in pain?
Bestie: Change it more often when i'm angry and sad because im just writing how i feel. That's how this shit is.
Me: Are my questions annoying you?
Bestie: Not at all but that's annoying.
Me: If i was to text that question to you, Would you ignore it?
Bestie: Yes i would.
Me: Now do you think the reason many people say we are the dumbest generation, is because we don't know how to talk to someone in person?
Bestie: Yeah because going online, we say anything. We have technology doing everything for us and we have poor communication skills.
*Starts ignoring me so i decide to curse her out and then leave
While walking around Park Avenue we interviewed some strangers asking them how long should their kids be on the computer, watching t.v, playing the video games etc. We also asked how much was too much. The Janitor across the street in front Of Baruch College said that 3 hours was too much but yet his kids watch it all the time he claimed. The bagel guy, who seemed like he wanted us to hurry and get out of his face with questions said 1 hour is enough. Now we all know that's BS. The lady in Papoose said that 5 hours is too much but 4 is ok. What really got me upset was when Cindy went to the lady who say us coming, who then puts her ipod on. She acted like she didn't see Cindy put she smiled which indicated she knew Cindy was talking to her. When she finally pulled out her head phones, she then says she didn't know if she can answer the question because she didn't know if she was going to stay on the line in Dunkin Donuts or go to work. We then left because we knew she was a phony. She put her Ipod back on and stayed on the line.
Doing these interviews in the street mad me realize how people use Digitalization as an excuse to socialize with people. With anyone matter of fact. I guess it's because when your texting or iming you can either take a long time to reply or even clothes the window. It really made me realizing how the world, well our society is starting to lack them skills. I hope it doesn't get worst.
QUESTIONING MOMMY!
I'm asking her during a commercial of her favorite show;
Me: How do you think Technology has impacted your life from your past to
now?
MOM: (Mumbles: Never even thought about that). It helps me not have to
remember no phone numbers(Laughs). I Take advantage of it and See it
more convient and better.
*Back then it made people think to remember numbers which connects to
the idea brought up in class by Carrie and others how we tend to get
lazy now.*
ME: Do you realize your moods when you watch t.v, use the phone, text?
MOM: I watch t.v to relax me, "i get a kick out of texting". Its a new
technology for me and im fascinated.
*It fascinates others who have never grown with it, reason why teens are
so addicting because we always have it. The sense of technology is like
a therapy, calming us down when we need it.*
Me: Why do you think people have profiles on the web or are always updating
their status's on aim, facebook, myspace, etc.?
MOM:A Sense of feeling important. To feel connected to others. "It's a big
world out there."
*People feel alone at times and use any resource thay have to feel
important. When one has a new friend request or comment, they feel so
great about themselves. I wonder how can they still feel that way with
out using any type of technology.*
QUESTIONING CHRISTINA!
I'm asking her these questions while she is on the phone;
Me: How does the digital representational devices make you feel?
Bestie: it makes me feel good, comfortable, social.
Me: If you didn't have it, how would that impact your life?
Bestie: How will i socialize? What will i do besides watch t.v
Me: Do you think it has brain washed you?
Bestie: Yes it has, Totally.
Me: What are alternative situations how one can come out of being brain washed?
Bestie: Find other activities, Reading, going to someone's house. I don't know what i will do with out them.
Me: What can you say about your life knowing you almost got hit by a car because you couldn't stay focus crossing the street with out taking 10 seconds to put your phone down?
Bestie: I would say that my life has been corrupted by these devices. I really don't freaking know. I'm a dumb bestie, let it be.
Me: When do you change your status's a lot of Aim? When your more happy, angry, sad, in pain?
Bestie: Change it more often when i'm angry and sad because im just writing how i feel. That's how this shit is.
Me: Are my questions annoying you?
Bestie: Not at all but that's annoying.
Me: If i was to text that question to you, Would you ignore it?
Bestie: Yes i would.
Me: Now do you think the reason many people say we are the dumbest generation, is because we don't know how to talk to someone in person?
Bestie: Yeah because going online, we say anything. We have technology doing everything for us and we have poor communication skills.
*Starts ignoring me so i decide to curse her out and then leave
Sep 17, 2009
My Comments To Others On Thoughts On the Ditial World
VINCENT:
I like your thought process and I agree with what you stated. Your ideas are unique, something that I never even thought about until just now. I’m most positive that your saying since technology has advanced, the reason we do it is because we are lazy. Also wanting to do something easy, less work that's fun and takes up our time. I have discovered that when people are bored, instead of working out, reading or going for walks with friends, they would, (our generation) mostly will go online, text, and play video games, anything that does take up time I think you should go more in depth with occupying our time with the digital world. Also when you call humans "Animals" (not saying it's the wrong term" But do you choose that word implying our society is wild and crazy to use the digital world? Or it's making us wild? It's unclear to me. Other then that your ideas are strong. You made me recap these past few days I had with the digital world. I've been trying to cut down how much I use it, especially on my free time. It is kind of difficult because I’m immune to it. I feel the reason we use it the way we do is because that's what we know. If we didn't get introduced to it, i'm sure we would still survive this world and the little things, such as eating at dinner tables, physical communication, reading and much more, will be more valuable to us. I enjoyed reading your blog and I'm looking forward to seeing your new ideas or see the development with your thought process. See you in school tomorrow and have a nice day!
CARRIE:
I agree with everything that you have stated in your post. Your ideas are very much clear, organized and well thought out. When you mentioned how you went back to get your cell phone, regardless of being late to school already, it does demonstrate the addiction we have with the digital world, Our generation has been growing up with all this technology around so therefore that is the reason we are attached to it the way we are and I agree with you with that aspect. We should be able to balance our “real world” with our “digital world” So we do not lose the essence of communication. When you stated how when texting or calling doesn’t have the same feeling as if a face-to-face conversation, it made me think of a lot. What i thought about was, If Barrack Obama said his speeches through a phone or through a text on the news where the viewers read it, do you think it would be a big difference in the way we see him? The situation? Or to our society in general? I think you should expand where you talk about how we have been growing up with the digital world around us and how it’s making us lack physical communication. Everything you said was great and couldn’t be said better. When you mention leaving your phone home and going back to get it regardless knowing you will be late made me think about the time’s when I left my Ipod home. My entire attitude will change and my day always goes bad. It does seem crazy but it’s the digital world is our life now. Now what I’m trying to do and I think many people should try it is don’t text or use any technology and see how our day goes. I Remember when Cindy said she just got her computer back and how she was kind of use to not having it for a while so I’m pretty sure if we chill out with using what we use a lot. We will not be so addictive to it. I enjoyed reading your post and can’t wait to see what other idea’s you discover, notice or wonder about! See you in school tomorrow. Have a good day.
I like your thought process and I agree with what you stated. Your ideas are unique, something that I never even thought about until just now. I’m most positive that your saying since technology has advanced, the reason we do it is because we are lazy. Also wanting to do something easy, less work that's fun and takes up our time. I have discovered that when people are bored, instead of working out, reading or going for walks with friends, they would, (our generation) mostly will go online, text, and play video games, anything that does take up time I think you should go more in depth with occupying our time with the digital world. Also when you call humans "Animals" (not saying it's the wrong term" But do you choose that word implying our society is wild and crazy to use the digital world? Or it's making us wild? It's unclear to me. Other then that your ideas are strong. You made me recap these past few days I had with the digital world. I've been trying to cut down how much I use it, especially on my free time. It is kind of difficult because I’m immune to it. I feel the reason we use it the way we do is because that's what we know. If we didn't get introduced to it, i'm sure we would still survive this world and the little things, such as eating at dinner tables, physical communication, reading and much more, will be more valuable to us. I enjoyed reading your blog and I'm looking forward to seeing your new ideas or see the development with your thought process. See you in school tomorrow and have a nice day!
CARRIE:
I agree with everything that you have stated in your post. Your ideas are very much clear, organized and well thought out. When you mentioned how you went back to get your cell phone, regardless of being late to school already, it does demonstrate the addiction we have with the digital world, Our generation has been growing up with all this technology around so therefore that is the reason we are attached to it the way we are and I agree with you with that aspect. We should be able to balance our “real world” with our “digital world” So we do not lose the essence of communication. When you stated how when texting or calling doesn’t have the same feeling as if a face-to-face conversation, it made me think of a lot. What i thought about was, If Barrack Obama said his speeches through a phone or through a text on the news where the viewers read it, do you think it would be a big difference in the way we see him? The situation? Or to our society in general? I think you should expand where you talk about how we have been growing up with the digital world around us and how it’s making us lack physical communication. Everything you said was great and couldn’t be said better. When you mention leaving your phone home and going back to get it regardless knowing you will be late made me think about the time’s when I left my Ipod home. My entire attitude will change and my day always goes bad. It does seem crazy but it’s the digital world is our life now. Now what I’m trying to do and I think many people should try it is don’t text or use any technology and see how our day goes. I Remember when Cindy said she just got her computer back and how she was kind of use to not having it for a while so I’m pretty sure if we chill out with using what we use a lot. We will not be so addictive to it. I enjoyed reading your post and can’t wait to see what other idea’s you discover, notice or wonder about! See you in school tomorrow. Have a good day.
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