So true!!

I also read the Newton (2020) article. I had never heard about section 230, so this was new to me. It allows platforms to host content without being fully responsible, but that also makes it harder to hold them accountable for misinformation. Changing it could lead to more control over content, which brings up the same issue, how do you regulate without limiting free expression? #so315

I read the Graves (2025) article and thought it was really interesting.This reading made me think about how difficult it is to regulate platforms without turning into gatekeepers of information. If companies like Meta aren’t held accountable, misinformation can spread easily, but too much regulation starts to feel like controlling what people are allowed to say. #so315

This made me think about the movie "her." It is about a man who falls in love with an ai robot. The movie was labeled as dystopian, so it's kind of crazy to see that it's actually happening. People form connections and relationships with chat bots now all the time. There are even apps where you can talk to an ai chat bot version of characters or celebrities. So weird. #so315

I found this chapter super interesting. I have a lot of opinions on AI, but I don't really know much about it. I really don't like how common AI is now. I can't go anywhere without running into at least one AI generated image. I do think that there are more ethical ways to use AI than others. #so315

I liked that the chapter pointed out that even though people can be consumers, creators, or activists, real change still depends on bigger systems like politics and economics. It connects back to the idea of whether we’re actually “rebels” or just contributing to the way the system works. #so315

Both of these ideas are so deeply connected. If our attention is constantly being pulled toward screens, it makes sense that we’d spend less time interacting with others in person. #so315

Both of these readings made me think a lot about how much of our lives are shaped by technology in ways we don’t always notice. In the Hayes’ article, the idea that our attention is being treated like something to be bought and sold really stood out to me. It made me realize how often I go on my phone for one thing and end up scrolling for way longer than I meant to. It almost feels like I’m not fully in control of what I focus on anymore, which is kind of unsettling. #so315

Cultivation theory feels very relevant to today with what we see in the media each day. While these two concepts might not actually be related, it reminds me a lot of fear mongering. It just goes to show how much power those who run the media/news have over members of society. To me it feels like the more they can get us to fear, the more we are controlled. #so315

It is interesting but also not very surprising how coverage of certain events, like protests, are more focused on the drama or violence rather than the actual reason for the protest. I think that when journalist focus on these aspects it can be harmful. It can completely change how people view a social issue or problem just depending on who covered the news. #so315