I think that these different types of electronic media has allowed us to eliminate our means of communication that we would have used 10 or maybe 20 years ago. I know personally that I would rather text my mom rather calling her. It seems faster to get my point across and a lot less annoying. Writing letters are being replaced with writing emails. Instead of calling someone up and asking how he or she is doing, a comment/post is left on their facebook. Maybe soon this will become the norm for communication.
Even though technology/digital is becoming the new way to do almost everything, i don't think that it's necessarily a bad thing. These various digital devices have made our a life somewhat easier. For example, ATM machines have made banking such an easier process. Instead of standing online waiting for a teller to make deposits into an account, ATM machines take cash deposits. Not to mention the touch screen also makes it a lot easier.
A question that I came across as I was posting this assignment was how this new technology is effecting jobs, it seems like a lot of job people could do (or have done in the past) are being replaced with computers. Many customer services representatives are being replaced with computers/ automated voices. How will this affect people getting jobs in the future? How many jobs will be replaced with computers/other digital media. These are just a few of my views on electronic/digital media.
great post though =D
A question that I came across as I was posting this assignment was how this new technology is effecting jobs, it seems like a lot of job people could do (or have done in the past) are being replaced with computers. Many customer services representatives are being replaced with computers/ automated voices. How will this affect people getting jobs in the future? How many jobs will be replaced with computers/other digital media. These are just a few of my views on electronic/digital media.
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To Alicia--- I totally agree with you about staying a couple of steps behind new technology or the new fads. Everyone is on this twitter high and i feel like i'm the only one without one lolz. i just don't see the point of posting you every action for almost everyone to see..
great post though =D
I agree with a majority of your thoughts and wonder as well whether the job market will narrow due to all that technology replacing human jobs.
ReplyDeleteBeing that I am interested in journalism, it is a huge fear of mine that News Paper may become a thing of the past in the near future, replaced with blogs and on line papers as a primary source of information.
I understand that cellphones and social networking cites makes communication easier and a lot less awkward, but it also takes away from basic human interaction that i feel is also decreasing.
I can refer to a couple instances when i have stayed home on a rainy and been on the computer for more then 3 hours at a time.
I think it is unhealthy, and although it is advancing us to easier lifestyles and helping us achieve tasks more quickly, it also separates us a bit more.
Btw, you write very well. Very organized and clear which makes reading it more enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteGreat job aja :D
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ReplyDeleteWell done Aja! Loveeee your paper!! You are such a strong creative writer. Your paper is amazing and thoughtful. I bet you put a lot of efforts into this draft. It is simply clear and your break down your majors points, to make it easy for us to read. *happy tears* I see where you're going shawty.
ReplyDeleteYou explain how digital/electronic media bring hopes to every teenagers that uses technology. Teenagers are so dependent on the computer which maes us smarter and enjoy life better. You made a good point of how different types of electronic media allows us to communicate in certain ways. Good example of how you dont want to talk to you mom on the fone instead you text her. Very thoughtful of how you bring up the issue of using ATM. Very clever.
People enjoys these technologies and it gave us a chance to change our lives, but sometimes it may hurt us. Yupp, it is rare to see someone our age not using digital/electronic media. i agree.
Aja, your paper is sexy but you should also include more about yourself which makes it even more "sexier" LOL. i like your follow-up questions. Makes you think harder.=}
One question that your post brings up for me, is that will you rather text or call your boyfriend? Cos people in our class kept mentioning about how people like to make up shit on aim. I been through this... you know what im saying? =P
Thanks for updating this wonderful essay about digital/electrionic media. You put a lot of thoughts into this paper.
-quinny wooo =]
I like the fact that you organize your paragraphs, making a different point on each new paragraphs. You gave a lot of evidence to the use of electronics and I can see that you had written down thoughts while you were typing it up.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the electronics enhancement brings a lot of attention as well as advantages, for example getting messages faster and receiving money more easily.
You essay is like the opposite of Quinn, she explores more on why its addictive and bad for someone, you explore the neat perks it brings. Although you both have written that the computers are taking our lives away.
All I can think about to improve you paragraphs is maybe more examples and maybe how it effected your life?
You idea of computers may not be off, like the token people Andy was talking about the other day, how they serve no use to the metro companies once the token machines were made. Maybe as soon as all the easy jobs are replace with mechanics, maybe more complicated jobs will be replace? Such as school teachers, cops, etc.
Your blog was great and it was nice of you to put your thoughts on the future of technology.
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ReplyDeleteTo Quinn:
ReplyDeleteWWOOOOOO thanks for takaing out the time to comment on my post =]. From reading your post I can see that you took the time to fully read my post and not just skim over it.
You pointing out that I need to add more examples from my personal life was very helpful. It shows me that I need to look at how this issue relates to me, and not to just teenagers in general.
As I was writing this post I was kind of focused on how digital technologies help us and make our life easier. In your comment you brought to my attention that the internet/ other digital technologies can also be bad/harmful in some ways. It seems like people are using the internet for bad more than good these days. Between stalkers, hackers and people writing mean and disrespectful things about others, the internet seems like it is becoming less and less of a resource. It is just a way to get to people/ harm people.
In your post it seems like you are more focused on how people (mostly teenagers) are becoming addicted to these technologies, and how it is somewhat harmful to them. I also touched on how it is harmful/addictive a little bit, but I focused more on how it helps us with a lot a things. The different ways it makes our lives easier.
By looking at both of our posts, we both mention that teenagers are a a little more addicted to these many digital technologies. A question that it seems like both of us have is why? Why is ou generation so addicted to these technologies, and rely on them so much? Also, in different ways is this affecting (good or bad)?
thankz WOOOOOOO =] <3
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ReplyDeleteTo Richard:
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughts on my post. Your summary was right on point =]
You realizing that I needed to add more examples from my life was very helpful. I think that would have made my post a lot sronger.
In your comment you talked a little bit about how jobs can be effected by technology. I agree with you when you said that the little or "easy" jobs can be replaced with technology. I also agree that maybe that will push people to get more complex jobs. Maybe it will force them to work harder to get a better career,and not just a regular job.
In your post you talked about both good and bad things about the internet. You seem like you pretty even in both sides. You give a balanced examples on both sides, even though it seems like you were more passionate about the negatives, than the positives.
Thankz Richard =]