Sunday, August 31, 2008

Web 2.0

The title of this video suggests that people feel they are inferior to animals because of our technology, but recommends that there is something inferior to humans, the technology itself. We feel that we are in control with these extra powers technology gives us. But perhaps this same friend that we rely so much on is beginning to control us.
This video is suggesting that society may be getting sucked into the web in more ways than one would think. We see the Internet and all of this technology as steps in the right direction, or as improvements. But perhaps humanity is getting lost some where in between cyber space and reality.
Web 2.0 sounds so wonderful from the outside. It instantly connects us to the entire world. We can share pictures, documents, and thoughts with virtually whoever, where ever. But one of the draw backs of such availability is that these same things can be traced. We love to share pictures from a wild party last weekend. But now we must worry about them making their way into the wrong person's hands.... i.e. our employers, professors, parents, boyfriends, girlfriends, and future employers. This results in a world where nothing is a secret, everything can be found out.
It's a scary thought. Yet very true. We must think now about what we say and do over the Internet because it could come back to bite us in the @$$ later. This is crucial from both those who are employed and those who look for a job.
It really can make one hesitate before they post their next blog, ext.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

All about me

Hi,
My name is Adrienn. My major is sociology. I have no real idea what it is that I plan on doing with such a degree. For now I am riding where ever the wind takes me looking for where I should go. I love the out doors. I am big on the environment and nature. I come from a pretty liberal family so my views are the like. My favorite thing to do is spend time with the people I love, while enjoying Mother Earth. I wish I was a funnier person, or perhaps a better speller. But I try to take it easy and not be in a rush to get things done in life. I am hardworking and fun-loving.
I hope this is a good introduction.