Videogames

I found our discussion about videogames very interesting because videogames have raised so many issues and concerns for our society. It seems that it wasn't that long ago that people were concerned about what we watch on TV and how that might effect our lives. While that is still a concern it doesn't seem to be as big a concern as videogames. Perhaps because videogames are so interactive.

I think that gender is displayed in a somewhat unrealistic way but that it isn't just toward woman it is men as well. Not only are their dis proportioned women but their are dis proportioned men as well.

While I think that videogames can have a bad effect on people, I also think that they can help with hand eye coordination. I believe it is the parents place to monitor game playing or if it is adults for them understand they should play in moderation and realize what happens within their video game isn't realistic.

Mediaspace

This weeks discussions about surveillance and privacy were very interesting to me. I find if interesting that so many people want to keep themselves private but at the same time they are updating their facebook status or twitter every hour on the hour. While I realize that those mediums are not being used in the same way that say a surveillance camera at a bank, atm, or store are being used they aren't exactly keeping people out of public. If you want to stay private then don't put yourself on the internet. I do realize this does sound a bit extreme because there is a difference in using facebook and having your name printed for everyone to see which way you donated your money. But at the same time you cannot say I want to remain completely private but I want to be all over facebook at the same time.

Internet

This weeks lectures and discussions about the internet have made me start to think about the internet and technology and its effect in my life and the lives of others around me. You don't realize how much technology plays a part in your life until you step back and think about it. For many people today, the technology of the internet, DRV, cable, etc. has always been a part of their lives. We don't know any different.
Clay Shirky puts into perspective how much the media effects our everyday lives and how much time we spend using technology.