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1. The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
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2. Anatomy of a PLE by Steve Wheeler
http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2010/07/anatomy-of-ple.html
3. Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
http://thomasdavis.github.com/2011/07/05/is-the-internet-an-extension-of-human-memory.html
4. U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/06/internet-a-human-right/
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Mariza Joyce Martin
S13
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
I personally think that access to the internet must not be declared as a human right. We all know that the internet has been very helpful to most of us now. However we must also take into consideration the bad effects it brings to our society now. These bad effects are brought about by people who ignore the its proper usage. I think before UN declares it as a human right, they must make sure everyone will be responsible enough of how they are going to use and maximize the use of internet. When this happens, I think it's about time they consider it being a human right.
Sarcilla, GM - SOC-MED S14
Chosen article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
Insight: Well, I actually agreed with what the author pointed out. "Like" or "+1" are mostly liked because others liked it. It's becoming a bandwagon that if someone liked it, you should "like" it too. I have several experiences wherein friends and peers PMs me to ask be to like a particular picture or like. I don't "like" such request because I'm asked to. Most of the time, I ignore such request. The only time I "like" such requests is because I really liked it, not because I'm asked to. It's not like it's a nuisance to me to receive such requests. I believe such "like" should be liked and agreed based on your own standards and not because you're just asked to.
Sean Alvin S. Yoro. S14. "The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture".
I liked how the author explained his view on the nature of people in terms of the "Like" button. It was a hard image to picture at first since it isn't really an obvious situation. But as the author continued to explain his view, I understood what he was talking about - online people are unconsciously degrading their self-esteem in exchange for positive feedbacks from others. Personally, I agree to the authors opinion. We should not let others shape our interests, needs, or personality as it prevents our self-esteems from growing. Self-esteem for me is a very important factor that is why we must not be afraid of being unliked by others as long as we like what we share.
Woo, Keziah Valerie
SOC-MED S21
Selected Article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
This is another reason why so many individuals nowadays are very sensitive or rather desperate in wanting to be 'accepted' by the denizens of the online community. The words of the author ring very true, indeed. If someone wanted to feel like they belong or are worth something, whatever they posted on the internet should have garnered a lot of views or a lot of likes... or even both. Many companies or organizations rely on such statistics to further benefit themselves, using options of the social media website to force people to like them in order to be able to access whatever they need.
On a smaller scale, many people also lose their sense of individualism, agreeing to the majority on a certain topic through words that are carefully written so as to not earn the ire of others within the community. There have been cases that, though people do express a divert opinion on the matter, other people or fans -or even the author himself- feel it to be threatening and instantly argue back that inevitably ends with both parties feeling some sort of enmity towards one another. And for what? Just a simple misunderstanding of the message.
I for one, have never been a fan of the 'Like' trend that has been going on for who knows how long. One thing, it's too taken advantage of by a lot of people. Two, it's an inane symbol of popularity which is pretty biased. And thirdly, it segregates people in a not so good fashion. Famous people continue to be famous, while many rising hopefuls remain in the shadows. And that's just some of the things I can think up at the moment. Maybe some of my reasons are rather trivial, but in the long run it makes perfect sense. It teaches people to be selective, to be dogmatic and to limit their opinion of an idea to that acceptable by the online society. It shuts people out. It teaches people that to be 'liked' means they're are pretty good or amusing to the general audience, while when they are otherwise then they have no reason to post anything on the internet.
In my own experience of a related situation, I really hate it. I hate how it forces people to like who are popular, who have a flock of fans who gush over the works of this artist or that and shun or hate those who expresses a whole other opinion -or criticism- that may have been accurate (which maybe because of the accuracy, they are being shunned or hated). I feel for those who genuinely feel depressed over such things, both because it's a trivial thing to be depressed about and that it's not supposed to be a measure of who one is on the internet. Being individualistic is alright. One can wear a mask, but that doesn't mean they have to lose sense of who they are.
Chad Aranzaso
Soc-med S16
U.N Report Declares Internet Access as a human right
Internet is very important, as people use it to communicate, interact and get information. Nowadays internet can be useful in settling political unrest in countries by putting out information about the situation. Therefore Making "access to the internet" a human right is absolutely necessary since people's lives are tied to it.
Denise Marie R. Dimaunahan
SOC-MED S14
Chosen Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? By Thomas Davis
For me, I am neutral on that the Internet is an extension of human memory. Though the internet is one of the tools that can be used by people, it has its own flaws. First flaw is that all of the things that are in the internet are made by people meaning that they came from people and some of the sites there are not that reliable. Any people could post anything in the internet and some are not that beneficial to us such as that there are no proofs of the information given to us and some are even opinion-based. Another would be that some information are inaccurate like for instance in social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Some people place information such as birthdays, places, etc. which are not true thus many people might misinterpret things about you.
Internet indeed changed our lives and thus somehow and in some way we get to became dependent on it by using it as a means of resource. But in some way it still helped us despite that all we do is search and search in the internet on information that we want to get. Searching in the internet is not that bad in a way that it is a means of learning once again some of the things that we couldn’t remember (e.g. things that we have learned in the past and we need to recall it by searching it in the internet). It is a way of refreshing our minds and thus we again learn. Learning and finding out things is a never ending process. I believe no one is a perfect person or like “Google” that knows everything. People are here born to learn, discover and figure out a lot of things. I admit that like the example given in the blog that he tries to learn a programming language but instead searching for the syntax or code in the Internet, but let’s see the positive side in this. Searching has already been a part of us in our lives even if it is not in the internet. In our own personal ways even without the use of Internet, we get to learn and discover many things because it is indeed necessary and natural for people.
To summarize this, the internet has evolved through time and indeed changed the lives of many people. But even though it made work a lot easier for people, they become too dependent of it and thus they relied too much on it. I believe that it is within the people to figure out themselves if they want to pursue relying on the internet or they go out as well and discover a lot of things aside from what is inside the internet because though the internet has a lot of information to give to us, not all of the information are that reliable. People should also learn to discover and learn many things not only in the internet but anywhere they go. The internet is just one of the social media tools that we could use but there are a lot more that we could use as a means of learning such as books, journals, and even with people. It is a never ending for us to search. We are not that limited to search only what is only in the internet. We are individuals that can also learn what is beyond the internet. Learning indeed is a never ending process.
Jill Samantha Tan
S21
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
Since people’s lives are tied to the internet, I agree that the government should not remove this free access in gathering information to everyone’s lives. Internet has been, and continuously, a part of every home. It has become very essential in communicating, gathering and learning new things, and interacting with people across the globe. Since many people are into this, the media, as well as the government, have also immerged in providing information through the use of internet. If the government would block the users from the internet, this violates the human rights and is against international law.
Dian Germaine Solis
S14
U.N Report Declares Internet Access as a human right
Today, the internet plays an important role in our lives because it is used not only for academic purposes, but also for connecting with other people from different parts of the world. Also, knowledge can be obtained through different available sources found in the internet. Although the internet has its benefits, I don't think the internet must be considered as a human right. I think that when this is implemented, more people would tend to rely on computers rather than doing a simple task by themselves. Also, there are times wherein internet access may be abused by the user. For example, when doing a assignment, the internet is usually used to find resources that would help the assignment. At the same time, some people would do other things like play online games, check twitter, etc. This may impose a lack of discipline for people since the objective is not met. In conclusion, I think that the internet must not be considered as a human right because of the negative effects that may come about through the use of internet.
Ritz Van Allen Tiolengco
SOC-MED S15
The insidious evils of like culture
“Like” can be valued if you know who is doing the “liking.” For example, if a celebrity liked an article I wrote about games, that would mean something, but if twenty random did the same, it would not. I guess it is all about class of fan base.
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
That is precisely how I see it. The Internet is an extension of our memory. Our brain has inadequate volume, and with the Internet and external data storage devices, we can emphasize more on processing data faster rather than devoting time remembering things to be processed later.
UN report declares Internet access a human right
This is kind of in reply to the entire "cut off internet access of repeat file sharers" and the report is saying that the penalty is a bit extreme and should be reviewed. Well that and in places of conflict, it is in the peoples' best attention to be able to connect easily and find out any info. Cutting them off is unfair and rejecting them the chance to do the things I had stated.
Juan Carlos Abrahan
S13
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
For me, the declaration of UN that Internet Access is a significant event in the society. It just shows that Internet plays a big part of our lives specially now. I also agree with the declaration of U.N. because I consider the Internet as an extension of one's mind. Also, everyone has the right to learn or view different information, and internet in our society today contains almost every information. It is just fair for people to have the right to the internet because all the latest trends, events, news, and other information are found in the internet. The Internet Access is the key today for greater knowledge, thus the declaration of UN that Internet Access is a Human Right just means that the U.N. declares that every Human has a right to enrich their own knowledge.
Albaniel, Samantha A.
S14
Article: "Is the Internet an extension of human memory?"
In fact, I agree with what the author wrote on his article that the internet is indeed is an extension of human memory. Basically, internet is patronized by many people because of its ability to handle vast amounts of information thru its repository. What will be the use of internet if in the first place it cannot handle such information needed by people? When I forget a title of the song but I know its lyrics, I instantly type the lyrics that's on my mind and in an instant, the title of the song will come out. This simple use of internet is what drives people crazy about it. In the end, internet is basically becoming a necessity and not an advantage for everyone.
Albaniel, Samantha A.
S14
Article: "Is the Internet an extension of human memory?"
In fact, I agree with what the author wrote on his article that the internet is indeed is an extension of human memory. Basically, internet is patronized by many people because of its ability to handle vast amounts of information thru its repository. What will be the use of internet if in the first place it cannot handle such information needed by people? When I forget a title of the song but I know its lyrics, I instantly type the lyrics that's on my mind and in an instant, the title of the song will come out. This simple use of internet is what drives people crazy about it. In the end, internet is basically becoming a necessity and not an advantage for everyone.
John Wu
SOC-MED S13
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
There are those who find the Internet as a great aid in managing our life in a lot of aspects. Such aspects include surfing our favorite sites to searching for knowledge - both old and new alike.
While searching for knowledge using search engines may be a habit for most people today, we cant help but use it because of its usefulness to our everyday life; it makes our lives all the more convenient. We take it for granted and utilize it way too often so much so it may seem like abuse for those who are not frequent users. Need to organize and save your files? Need to manage all your different links or be alerted with new discoveries/information? The Internet has the solution for your every need. There is no need for memorizing all those difficult terms, all you need is the right key terms and turn to search engines. I, myself, am guilty of "abusing" what the Internet has to offer for my benefit.
I can say without hesitation that more and more people depend on the Internet. It has become part of us - an extension if you will. Ever since the Internet was conceived, living without the it is not conceivable to those who heavily rely on it.
Pingkian, Faith Eunice J.
SOC-MED S13
"Is the Internet an extension of human memory?" by Thomas Davis
Based from how I see it, I agree with the author's point of view that the Internet serves as an extension of human memory. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that by using this medium (the internet) to acquire more data and information makes us unproductive.
Before the internet was invented, information can already be stored in several ways but in a limited access. (e.g., books, media, etc.) The internet, on the other hand, just made our lives easier to access information through blogs, educational websites, YouTube, etc.). It actually lowered the barrier for us to be able to distribute and share different ideas and information. So I don't think that it makes any difference in acquiring knowledge. It is just a new way of getting new data and information.
Thus, this makes us more efficient since the internet gives us answers in a short span of time (seconds, for example). However, it doesn't typically mean that all information that can be seen in the internet are reliable. We still need to filter and find rational compositions.
Pingkian, Faith Eunice J.
SOC-MED S13
"Is the Internet an extension of human memory?" by Thomas Davis
Based from how I see it, I agree with the author's point of view that the Internet serves as an extension of human memory. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that by using this medium (the internet) to acquire more data and information makes us unproductive.
Before the internet was invented, information can already be stored in several ways but in a limited access. (e.g., books, media, etc.) The internet, on the other hand, just made our lives easier to access information through blogs, educational websites, YouTube, etc.). It actually lowered the barrier for us to be able to distribute and share different ideas and information. So I don't think that it makes any difference in acquiring knowledge. It is just a new way of getting new data and information.
Thus, this makes us more efficient since the internet gives us answers in a short span of time (seconds, for example). However, it doesn't typically mean that all information that can be seen in the internet are reliable. We still need to filter and find rational compositions.
Rae Julien Esperanza
S13
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Well I kinda agree with the author about what is trending today is that the 'Like or +1' culture is popping out. As the author thoroughly explains his insights about how people are being used just to for the other person to gain popularity or positive feedback from others. I remembered a situation where a friend of yours would want you to 'Like' a certain thing on Facebook just so he/she can have a positive image for others and I realizing that I was forced to like that certain thing even though I didn't like it at all. I kinda agree on the author that we should not let these people took away our right to choose, and to pick our own interests in life. We should not be scared at all when we are to share our thoughts through the net but instead be proud of it. Appreciate the people who liked don't mind about the one's who don't like your post. Don't force them to like it.
SANSANO, KARL JEROME R. - SOCMED S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
For me, the main essence of the like, +1, and retweet button is to let the one posted the thought know that we admire his line of thinking. However, nowadays these buttons seem to be not used in a way it should be. Today, it is evident that most people like, +1, or retweet thoughts because they are being accepted by everyone and not based on their own point of view which is quite not good. I agreed with the author when he said that we should share anything that is in our head without wanting to be liked, +1ed, or retweeted by everyone. We have to build our self-esteem and not destroy it by conforming to other people. We have our own passions, interests, and views and we should draw our opinions out of those not with some famous person’s thought praised by everyone. I think we must all think twice before admiring anything with such buttons because it shapes other people’s line of thought and it will become worse just like what the author said.
SOCMED S13
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Michael L. Dollosa
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
I really have to agree on the article because of the fact that this has also happened to me.
People nowadays tend to use the internet as a part of their human memory. Examples are blogs, online diaries, photos, videos, etc.(you can also add facebook because I for one used facebook to record some memories/information that I would normally foget)
At our generation, we can't escape technology, it's become part of us; especially the internet where we get most of our information(don't kid yourself and say that you get most of your information at books because in our age/generation most young people now uses the internet as their prime source of information).
The internet for me is already part of human memory if not even more and is still growing by the years. I won't be that surprised if in a few years some people will say that the internet now is how "humans" work because as I see it everyday many more people are getting dependent of the internet and that for me is a little bad.
Since the beginning of time, Communication is a human right. Everybody in the world knows that. Even in poor developing countries, everyone knows that the ability to share ideas and information is a basic human right. Technology in terms of communication continues to improve drastically and changed people lives dramatically but right is still there. But what I worry is when this right is provided for bad people. This might be international security issue regarding terrorism and arms race.
I think what should be defined as a human right is anything that would contribute to society. We should use our technology to the fullest by trying to use the internet in the best possible way to eliminate problems. and Yes, it should be a right. everybody should have the access to the internet because it can be a source to fully improve human's lives.
Zaide, Alexander David P.
S13 SOCMED
Chosen Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
I believe that the Internet is becoming an extension of the memory through the google search engine, utility websites, encylopedia websites (such as wikipedia.org) and on social networking sites (such as Facebook).
It is true through countless exposure on the Internet with timely data/information absorption on the human brain will make the user more skeptical to what he/she must believe as true or false. Being dubious about all of the details found in websites is a good thing. It actually makes the person think more critically and analyze more efficiently through testing the reliability of information he/she gathers.
For me, the Internet is like a huge brain where numerous networks link together on some other parts and work as neurons. The Internet search engine serves as a virtual and a faster way of recalling things, often in some cases might develop laziness on how easy the application is giving. The utility websites and encylopedia websites serves as information checking and information gathering grounds for users. On social networking sites, it becomes more likely how the internet is becoming like a human memory of the user because of its user feeds, feedbacks/comments, the photo's they upload (often personal) and their interaction with other users.
To simply put it that way, the Internet is like another memory hard drive for us humans.
Tan, Akaylah Christine A. -10911936
SOCMED-S13
"U.N Report declares Internet Acess a Human Right"
I do not beleive that UN proclaiming internet access as a human right is justifiable. Human rights are created to protect the basic needs of humans regardless of who a person is and where he is coming from. It is where evryone benefits and gains equal opportunity, access and right to acquire these needs. Contradictory to the creation of a human right to internet access, as this right will not benefit everyone given that not all people have access or can gain access to the internet. I suggest that the UN analyze and research deeper to justify whether the right must be implemented or not and choose the action that may benefit the majority and not just a particular group of people. Also, UN must focus or consider issues that are more relevant during this time and would require more attention than internet
Although internet access is very important in our lives as it allows people to communicate with each other and promote freedom of speech. Making it a human right may also allow people who are not supposed to have access to communication have to right to access it. I suggest that if UN pushes through with implementing this right, they should provide limitations depending on the person accessing the internet.
Sarmiento, Nicole S21
"The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture"
One of my prior views on social networking is that it somehow deprived people of socializing in person. Our generation sometimes finds in easier to talk through wallposts and tweets rather than in person or at least on the phone. But this article made me realize that it's not only about social skills being forgotten. I never expected that self-worth would actually fit in this picture. The article talks about how we post statuses and see how much people would react positively and if they don't we tend to delete it and rewrite it. We are masking ourselves and hiding who we really are. We should share things on our profiles because we are proud and we are happy about it and not because we want to get people's attention.
I hope that in the future, our generation realizes the need for real socialization, the need for real self-worth and the need for real positive feedback. Who knows, social networking might just collapse and never be made again. What would we be then?
Rocelyn Alicbusan
S14
Chosen Reading:Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
In my opinion, this article is intriguing in that sense that the human memory is being compared to a very popular social media today, the Internet. As I read the article, I can’t help but agree with the author that most people nowadays are dependent on the internet when in need of information. However, I do not perceive this as a sign of laziness or a degrading a person’s sense of creativity. I believe that people are just using tools available around them for convenience and efficiency. Right now, I can still see a lot of people expressing their creativity by creating models, art works and the like and there are also people who are hard working and are determined to finish what they have to do. The author’s statement is just a generalized idea for not all people become lazy or lost their creative style because of the internet. Though I cannot deny the possibly that there are people who act just as the author mentioned.
Bertha Ledesma
SOCMED S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Having read the article, I have realized that indeed, it’s true that we, social media users, have wrapped our worlds around on what others think of us. Human relationships have become more and more impersonal thus making our personal communication skills rusty and useless. We become pretentious, self-absorbed and conscious over our so called reputation. Suddenly, tweeting and facebook-ing is now our daily routine and has become an addiction.
Our tendency as social media
users is that we don't show our true selves online. We mask our tweets, our status updates, our uploaded pictures to match the opinions of those around us. We often times arrive to a decision to divert our own opinions and look at others for “the right way” on how to feel.
Each day, we become less and less of who we truly are. Also, I have come to conclude that social media brings out the narcissist in us. People nowadays tend to soak the need for self-worth. We have come to loathe ourselves more and more in our own little world. We think more highly of ourselves, making it easy to ignore our flaws and inhibitions.
Manrique, Gaston M. SOCMED S13
The Insidious Evils of “Like” Culture
The title of this article appealed to me greatly shortly after I read it. And when I began reading it, I slowly became aware of the things happening in the internet, and that I have been unconsciously been a part of a culture that is rapidly growing.
I agree with the author’s point of view when it comes to the effect of the like culture when it comes to self esteem. A person’s confidence should always come from within, and not from what we get from likes and dislikes. I was attached to this opinion more because as I remembered that I have experienced this feeling at a certain time in my life where I wanted a status that would attract a lot of likes and comments just so I could feel good about myself. That feeling gave me a sense of belongingness and I felt that I was becoming more and more noticed or becoming more popular. But now I realized that I have forgotten what it feels like to be unique. I have neglected my individuality and deprived myself of expressing my own thoughts and ideas.
Another phrase that struck me was this: “He is owned by his creations, and has lost ownership of himself”. This particular phrase helped me more understand the true importance of being unique and gaining confidence within oneself. Because if I continue to only be a follower to other people’s ideas I will lose myself and become just another regular person in society. If I want to truly be successful, I must have my own set of beliefs and ideas and focus on what I think is right and what stimulates my passion.
Joy Angeline Benino
S14
"Is the Internet an extension of human memory?"
The article "Is the Internet an extension of human memory?" made a great impact on me because I can truly relate to it. The laziness I have when I need to do some research is really a problem. I don't necessarily analyze and understand what I have researched for because I know that the information won't be gone, it's just a click away. As what Mr. Thomas Davis stated, my memory is really a dictionary, not an encyclopedia. I don't have much creativity in me either because I know, that if I need to know about something, I could just "search". With the easy access to the internet, I check what I need to know without even understanding it.
Charles Rafferty Sy
SOC-MED S21
"The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss"
I'm able to relate on what the author said in his article. I really hate it when people force me to like a post/page when the sole purpose of “like”-ing a page is that if you sincerely like it (without being forced to do so). Having said this, I guess that these people are only seeking for popularity and approval (what else would be the reason?). I really do hope that people would stop forcing others to like their status/photo/page/etc.
I have to disagree with the author on some parts though. His article is too biased in my opinion, as he is generalizing that “Like”-ing only has negative effects but in fact, by liking a page/status, we’ll be able to see people with common interests and other friends who agree with what you’ve said. It’s not entirely based on popularity, only with a select few. But some people’s likes are truly genuine.
Christopher Bennett
SOC-MED S14
Is the internet an extension of human memory?
I realized how similar my actions are to his statements on how he uses the internet as a means of regaining knowledge that he knows yet he is lazy to think about it and just quickly refers to the internet. I believe that the internet has it's own pros and cons its just how the person utilizes its benefits we must learn how to control our abuse of the internet and actually try to learn by ourselves not just through the internet. I know that it is much easier to open a web page than to search in the library but this old ways of gaining information may be much reliable that the internet.
LORENZO, Lara Monica M.
SOC-MED S14
Two serious conflicting points about the blog:
1. It is true that we might lost our integrity while having to post about what other people approves rather than what we think is real about how we feel at the moment. You have to admit that people liking our stuff gives us a sense of accomplishment. It will be like a reborn of conformity wherein people would just have to go with the flow even if they do not like it completely just because it is trending.
2. However this is not the case for everybody. There are still some individuals who value their own ideas strong enough to share them with the world even if they know that no one would click the ‘Like’ button. And maybe people liking our stuff tells us a little something about them, like, what people like and don’t like or what stuff makes what kind of people feel certain kind of things. That I think is a form of communication.
As long as we keep in moderation I think we can have a compromise between conformity and integrity.
Edliz Ramos
S13
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
INSIGHT:
Internet has been giving us much convenience in our everyday lives but I agree with Mr. Thomas Davis that the Internet, though it is very helpful, somehow impairs our creativity and ability to think deeper. We usually just "google" the things we wanted to know and the information is instantly there. No sweat!
I also believe that Internet is indeed an extension of human memory. Sometimes, you construct thoughts that you find hard to complete because of our brain's capacity, Internet can help you complete this thought and so you can construct something good. It serves as an extension because of the fact that it re-discovers things that your mind may have been forgotten which precisely, lessen the creativity of a person because sometimes, we become too dependent in the Internet that we forget to let our minds discover things through experiences.
Kyle Ng Cha S14 "Is the internet an extension of human memory"
It may seem so that the internet can recall certain parts of your memory which are in need of comprehending. But not entirely true with regard to past experiences and others wherein when forgotten would need deep focus and have tips in their surroundings to recover their memory. Thus, for my opinion, the internet may be used as a medium to comprehend what you don't remember exactly. but not entirely as the extension of memory by the human brain.
Conie Marian S. Cordial
S13
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
I believe that the like button creates an identity to an individual, an identity created by the social networking site in order to fit-in with the people who are also using the site. The like button is more like creating a new and different environment with new
personalities. The users will not be against this since this attitude is trending and most individuals will try to fit-in in this trend. I believe that it will now depend on the person whether he/she wants to be influenced by this trend ('like' button).
Kenneth Lee
S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
i totally agree with the article that
the internet is an extension of human memory because sometimes i rely on the internet for information like i rely on my brain for information and also on the internet store other info that i cant memorize so it also act as my brain
Ng, Michael Angelo B.
S14
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
I agree with the U.N. report that Internet Access should now be a human right. Internet can help people all over the world to connect to each other and express their feelings with freedom. Internet provides time-to-time updates on what is happening not only locally but also globally. Internet provides almost all the information in all aspects that people need. It is a global collaborator. From my point of view, I think that all people should have the right to access the internet because it typically gives a good background on how the world runs. Lastly, Internet gives people the right to practice their other “human rights”. For example, People have the right to express themselves. Usually, especially in the third-world country, People can’t express themselves because they are not given attention most especially if they are poor. But now, through the presence of the Internet, whatever culture or social class you belong, you just need to create an account on social media sites such as facebook and twitter to express yourselves.
Lord Kevin Pangan
S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory
Sa tingin ko mas maganda kung iaabsorb at intindihin maige muna lahat ng information na makukuha mo sa internet para kung dumating man ung oras na wala kang access sa internet ay maalala mo ung niresearch mo tungkol dun at siguro tama ung sinabi ni thomas davis na naiimpair ung creative ability kasi lagi kang nakaasa sa internet, maganda sigruo kung gagamitin lang ang internet para sa mga reference tapus base dun sa reference mo ikaw na ung mag bibigay ng sarili mong idea about dun sa topic.
Philip Francis Nodora
S21
Article:
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
Insight:
This was a really good article to read. It's fun and informing at the same time :). The author has made a good point regarding the behavior of several SNS users which involves belonging and acceptance.
I agree with Neil Strauss' claim regarding the 'like', '+1', and other approval buttons in popular websites today. The trend now is that people post phrases or quotations which in turn will be 'like'd by many. People are very conscious with what they post online, which they seem to be hiding themselves to it. The mentality of being 'like'd comes first rather than airing yourself through status updates, which for me is not what the feature is all about.
"A status update that is met with no likes (or a clever tweet that isn't retweeted) becomes the equivalent of a joke met with silence. It must be rethought and rewritten. And so we don't show our true selves online, but a mask designed to conform to the opinions of those around us. (Strauss, n.d.)"
Status updates are for expressing one's mind, not hiding one's thoughts for the sake of other's approval.
Alyssa Basilio S21
Chosen article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
In the article written by Neull Streuss about the insidious evil of the like culture, I believed that everyone who’s on Facebook can relate to his statements. As part of an online social network, there is still the need to feel belonged. A person can guarantee that he or she is “in” when someone retweeted, replied, liked or commented to his or her status message. The number of friends, wall posts, comments, retweets, likes tells how popular a person is on the online world. Usually, people write comments or like post they can relate to, or find interesting. The bad side of this “like culture” according to Streuss is that because people want to be part of something, what they post on Facebook or Twitter is conformed by others’ opinions. True right? We are all guilty of this fact, or maybe some of us. Before we give our opinions on something, like for example giving opinion on Transformers 3 movie, we check first what most of our friends say about it, then after knowing their reactions, that’s when we formulate our “own” comments about the movie. Why are we doing that? Because just like in the real world, we want to be “in”. Giving out an unpopular opinion will surely decrease our online social status level. Yes, such term exists in the online world. People get confident to write something if most of his friends or followers “like” it. The “like” button on Facebook does boost someone’s confidence, it is a good thing. But what it had done bad for the past years it had existed is that they teach people to tamper their own belief by popular beliefs. It is not bad to formulate an opinion different from others. Start writing out what you really think, not by what other people think. Just remember to keep your manners intact when giving out opinions too.
Ian Capuz
SOC-MED S21
Selected Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
Insight:
I agree with what the article is saying. Based from experience, I also feel that sometimes, the essence of learning new knowledge is at risk because I only think of short-term benefits. Although I have to agree that searching the Internet can give a lot of information, the fact that these information are easily accessible makes us more indolent, knowing that we can access these information anytime. Still, I'm concerned when a situation arises wherein we don't have internet access. What can we do to access these information? We had the chance to "learn" these things, but we chose not to.
Yes, the internet is a big help to us, specifically in the field of research nowadays. But, this should be no reason for us sacrifice the importance of learning and acquiring knowledge. We should not take these opportunities to learn for granted.
Vincent Navarro
SOC-MED S21
Chosen article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
I think that the internet isn't an extension of the human memory although we tend to search everything that we need to know or just to satisfy our curiosity. The things we search for are just like keywords or data to help us understand more on that particular thing but its the brain's job to understand and analyze it.
Let's say in programming we tend to search for some codes/programs that might help us in our projects but in order to use that code we must first understand the codes shown. Though the internet has many resources that can be helpful to us it is just a "data-gap" filler to us.
Jan Vincent Go
S13
Chosen article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
For some reason, I agreed on what everything the author said about the "like" button that is widely used by increasing numbers of social network. Even google started adapting this trending button. I'd like to "like" or "+1" his article too but I'd rather give a comment about it. In addition, I have my personal life and actually encountered several people telling me to "like" his/her status even though it has nothing to do with me. I confronted the person saying "what do i earn from liking your status anyway?". I know I was actually rude but it's because I was irritated about the "like" favor. It's not bad having something to brag about or telling people to like something but it's rather offensive IF you are being told to like something you don't. For me, I have my freedom whether i'll like the page or any kind of likable thing as long as, I appreciate what I've seen.
David, Lou Danielle L.
SOC-MED S14
Is the internet and extension of the human memory? - Thomas Davis
I think that I can attest to Thomas Davis' claim of the internet being the extension of the human memory because like him, instead of thinking about it, I automatically go to Google and search for it. When my siblings ask me something, I automatically say, "may Internet naman, search mo nalang" instead of thinking about it myself. At first it seemed as if it was something normal but after reading Davis' article, I could say that I agree with and that what's happening is really sad. Instead of honing our minds, we tend to be lazy. We depend on the Internet so much and I think that we couldn't blame ourselves since acquiring information on the internet is attainable with a single click. I also liked the part of the article when he said that So instead of a novel, I am a dictionary. We are no longer artists, our creativity is becoming bleak because of our Internet dependence. We just "plug ourselves" into what is fed to us by the Internet. But, on another note, we could also look at this in a positive perspective as well. Through the use of the Internet, we will never lose sight on any information again. This gigantic repository of basically everything is simply a good way of not losing, hence storing, information. But, just as the article says, we must make a much more conscious effort when consuming information to store the ideas behind it first then store the path to the full repository. We must not let the Internet do all the work, we must keep our brain hyped up as well. :)
Fukuda, Michito
SOCMED S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
I agree to the author that users 'like' because their friends 'liked' it. For me, social media gives a big impact on people nowadays; For example, a person who is silent at class uses social media to say their insights. I also agree with the author that there are people who copy other people in the internet. We should be natural either be in real life or in the internet and must not let others affect our self-esteem and I believe that anyone can be someone great if they really do something.
Cabrera, Kim
S21
Article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
The article was very right. People nowadays depend on the "likes" they get on their Facebook pictures, posts, videos, etc. Same goes for retweeting in Twitter. I, for example, will post something on Facebook, I always ask myself, "would my Facebook friends like this?" LOL. And I am kind of guilty of this one. But when it comes to some people who like things on Facebook, it doesn't always mean that he/she likes that post. It can also mean that they don't like it.
Reading the four articles, the “The Insidious Evils of ‘Like’ Culture” article by Neil Strauss struck me the most. As I read Strauss’ work, I followed what he said by clicking the “like” button during his introduction. It made me laugh at the first time because I was curious of what the guy was up to. I just followed him because he knows what he was saying, I supposed. However, as I read through the article, I realize what he really meant with his instructions. As a Facebook user, I encounter such experiences that he discussed such as posting statuses that attract other users that will gain likes and comments. Based on my experiences, I seldom post updates in my Facebook account because of the judgments that I might get. In short, I post updates depending on what people may think, which I think is bad according to Strauss. I should not be bothered if people will like or dislike my updates. Well, he’s right, it’s my opinion, it’s my status, it’s my page, it’s mine.
Another thing that he discussed is about the ‘like’ feature that people are so fond of today. If they find it interesting, people will just hit the button. This also influences people in the Cloud. If a lot of people like something posted in the Internet, other people tend to ‘like’ it as well. I think this influenced me too that in the first part of reading the article, I ‘liked’ the article without reading the whole page because a lot of people liked it too and he said so. Indeed, ‘like’ button have evil missions.
Chrizel M. Legaspi
SOC-MED S13
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Article: The Insidious Evils of ‘Like’ Culture by Neil Strauss
Reflection:
Reading the four articles, the “The Insidious Evils of ‘Like’ Culture” article by Neil Strauss struck me the most. As I read Strauss’ work, I followed what he said by clicking the “like” button during his introduction. It made me laugh at the first time because I was curious of what the guy was up to. I just followed him because he knows what he was saying, I supposed. However, as I read through the article, I realize what he really meant with his instructions. As a Facebook user, I encounter such experiences that he discussed such as posting statuses that attract other users that will gain likes and comments. Based on my experiences, I seldom post updates in my Facebook account because of the judgments that I might get. In short, I post updates depending on what people may think, which I think is bad according to Strauss. I should not be bothered if people will like or dislike my updates. Well, he’s right, it’s my opinion, it’s my status, it’s my page, it’s mine.
Another thing that he discussed is about the ‘like’ feature that people are so fond of today. If they find it interesting, people will just hit the button. This also influences people in the Cloud. If a lot of people like something posted in the Internet, other people tend to ‘like’ it as well. I think this influenced me too that in the first part of reading the article, I ‘liked’ the article without reading the whole page because a lot of people liked it too and he said so. Indeed, ‘like’ button have evil missions.
Ana Patricia R. Aldave
SOC-MED S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Curiosity strikes when I read the title of the article. It never occurred to me before that the like and +1 feature somehow gives a negative effect. Yes, by being liked, we feel that we belong, but there are really those that will just post things that they think other people will like. The author really made his point, and i quote "Share what makes you different from everyone else, not what makes you exactly the same. Write about what's important to you, not what you think everyone else wants to hear." Uniqueness is cooler that just trying to please other people. And, or me, it feels better to receive a like to the post that you are really passionate about, that to receive a like to the post that you know you just posted to please others.
Dizon, Jose C.
SOC-MED S21
Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
The internet is never an extension of our memory but more like an aid to it. An example of it is by entering a a word from our memory then looking up the connections concerning said word. It works like asking your parents the place of your birth, you know where the city is but they can provide with a more detailed information about it.
Vizcarra, Angela Marie
S21
Selected Article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
When I first used Facebook, a site that has a "Like" feature,I really did not understand how it works and more importantly, how will it affect the users. After reading the article pertaining to this "Like" culture, I was shocked on how great its impact was on an individual. I myself did not even notice it even though "Liking" posts and waiting for my posts to be "liked" had always been a part of my Facebook routine. But when I took time to think about what the author's point was, it really is true that "Like"
affected us. It provokes us to create a fake identity just to earn something and be part of this trend. It slowly sets our mind to be something that we're not because of the fear that our social status might be affected. But we have to face it, everyone has his or her own perspective and interests which is why we cannot please anyone. There is really no need to anticipate everyone's "Like". What's important is that we live our OWN life and not theirs; we do and post something that came from US and not from what they like; lastly, we should not be recognized as someone, instead we should be recognized as OURSELVES.
Dizon, Jose C.
SOC-MED S21
Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
The internet is more of an aid to our memory than an extension of it. We search using certain key words that we remember then look up the information concerning the said word. It works like asking your parents the place of your birth, you know what city you were born but your parents can give out a more detailed explanation about it.
Kevin Karl Nery
SOC-MED S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
After reading his article, I just realize that I unconciously relying on the internet when it comes to memorizing things. The same experience with the author, I barely memorizes the programming languages that I learn because my mindset is when I look for them in the internet, all my memories regarding that programming language will all come back. Then another instance is when a professor is talking about someone popular, I just simply memorize the name and don't mind listening to him/her, I just search for that person when I face the computer. But for me, a person who can't memorize stuffs too well, the internet is very useful to help me remember things specially the important ones.
I agree with the said practical solution in the article, I'll try the best I can to keep things in my memories and to become less dependent on the internet to remember something. Even though I'm comfortable having the internet and helps me remember things, if I practice my mind to not memorize anything and just rely on the internet then in the long run it is my loss coz my mind is not trained well to memorize things and I can possibly become dumb.
Ma. Katrina Carmela T. Barrios
SOC-MED S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
I often find myself splitting hairs whenever I don’t know what is the meaning or translation of a certain word. I have this certain attitude that whenever I don’t figure out the answer to a certain question, I get frustrated, especially when I have it at the tip of my tongue. Oftentimes, I resort to opening a web browser, going to Google.com and typing in the word/s or certain keyword/s in the search bar to look for it. Just like Thomas Davis, I turn to the internet as the global and online repository of my memory; a backup when my memory temporarily shuts down unexpectedly. I can always rely in it to find the answers for my questions as well as my curiousness; however I find this to have negative effects to me as it makes my mind stagnant at times. This kind of technique makes me even lazier rather than exert time and effort to think thoroughly. It doesn’t enable my mind to work and my brain to function at its finest. I feel that all of the knowledge I gained from my mentors, from school, and my everyday experiences go to waste because I have this mentality that there’s always the internet in the background to solve my problems.
But then, having the internet with just an arm’s reach can still prove to be beneficial not only for me, but for the rest of its users as well because it can give new knowledge to a person. Although books are the best sources of knowledge, we can have a little idea of something foreign to us just by searching it on the internet. Most of the time, I just I look in the internet for things, words, events and the like that are foreign to me to gain more knowledge and information on the topic. It can be very useful to me as well. I think having an internet by my side can have both its positive and negative effects; I just have to balance its usage. If I know something, then I should make it a habit to make my brain function more and dig deep with the knowledge I already have. On the other hand, to gain more information, I can go to the web to look at it. I just need to balance everything so that the other one won’t overpower the other one, or so that I abuse the benefit of one from the other.
Debbie Valerie Tan
S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
A lot of people lose self-esteem because of this "like" culture. Now a days, a lot of likes in your status means acceptance or popularity because of this "like" culture, we are changing ourselves even if we don't notice it, because as i said earlier everyone hungers for approval, acceptance.It is even used to determine the winners in the contests.
I myself experienced this before. I had an experience like what the author had said and yes I had to redo my thoughts, change lines and all just because I wanted the approval of others; but I've learned my lesson It is always better to be true to yourself rather than change yourself for others.
The line that a friend of mine told me came into mind when i read this article, he said "Never change the way you talk or act just to be accepted by others. Be true to yourself." I believe that it definitely applies here.
Maria Rosario Purugganan
SOC-MED S14
The Insidious Evils of ‘Like’ Culture
I agree with what Neil Strauss said in his article that ‘Like’ buttons and similar features on websites change the opinions of others because I myself have changed my opinion on things I found online after reading the comments/opinions of other people. However, it’s not that I am always affected by others’ opinions. If I strongly feel agreement or disagreement on a video, a quote, a post, or other things I find online, my opinions cannot be easily swayed by others.
I can also relate to what Strauss mentioned about people being so cautious with what they post or share online because of worrying about the comments of others. Sometimes, I think too much about what I am going to post because I take into consideration whether others would be interested to read what I am going to post. I double check my posts and sometimes I discard the post if I don’t find it interesting for my friends. Though I do this, there are also times when I just share random things like when I see something interesting. I immediately share them with my friends without thinking of what they might think.
I think there is also another reason why I sometimes post randomly and why I also think too much of some posts. I think when I post things randomly, it means that I am just telling them who I am, or what my interests are but when I post things seriously, I want to show them who I want to be or how I want them to see me.
Soler, John Christian B.
SOC-MED S14 - 10924833
Chosen Reading: U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
As a social media student, I believe that access to internet should be considered as a human right and a service available to everyone. Internet access provides anyone with availability of information to support one's daily life and can also be beneficial nation-wide especially in times of disasters, whether natural or man-made. Although internet access may pose several threats, it is up to the government to create policies and procedures that counters these threats rather than blocking the internet entirely. Declaring internet as a human right would be able to cultivate a future of innovative, well-informed, and sociable people that will shape our society.
Ericson G. Mendoza
S21
Chosen Article: U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
Living and fitting comfortably in today’s modern societies is very much relied in technological advances that circulate the current trends, one of which is the famous internet. Internet became one of the most vital factors that operate the main system of the society in terms of mainly communication then information sharing, entertainment and other similar purposes.
Without it, a person living in a modern would pretty much be out of place in the community. It has become a very effective catalyst to spread news and the talk of today. For some aspects like the political side, it is understandable that some information are wanted to be kept confidential that is why limiting the spread of the internet seemed to be the appropriate action. Still for my opinion, the weight of importance of the secrecy and hiding confidential matters cannot outweigh the greater importance of communication and information circulation for every person.
Philip Minh Dalangin
S14
"The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture"
At first, right before I read the whole article, I immediately 'Liked' it. However, after I read the article, the whole point of it is for the person to realize that 'Liking' is just like how attention whores/social climbers do their thing just to get everybody's attention and appreciation and I'm currently observing a new trend on Facebook on where a certain person's post is liked by his/her friends, he/she is going to 'Thank' every single one of them. I find this totally annoying and self degrading. Hell, even the people who 'Likes' their own post is even worse.
I for one am a constant 'liker' of stuff on the internet, but not just because my friends or a million people likes them, it's because I really find it interesting and not just riding the bandwagon.
Mari Sharissa M. Segundo
SOCMED S13
Selected article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
As technology evolves, people are getting dependent from it. We all know that almost all of the information we needed is in the internet already. If a student have homework, or need to do a research they will just “Google” keywords or phrases, and the answer is already there. Sometimes, it is not even a good source of information. I admit, if there is information that I need to recall, I will just search it in the internet, and then if I saw some information, I can now remember what it is about. Even the creativity of the students is decreasing because their way of thinking are not exercised enough, for the reason that they are relying too much in the internet. A lot of people can be affected, especially the younger generations. They will not be able to store all the information they needed in their brain, and they will just rely in the internet. They might not be able to recall things if that are the case. It will be good if the people store it in their own memory. Know information sincerely so that they will not only rely on researches, but also the ones that they really know.
Sia, Melanie C.
SOC-MED S14
Selected article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
Based on the article of Thomas Davis, I do believe that that the Internet is an extension of human memory. People do get information easily and use the information for different purposes. For instance, it would be easier to find articles online rather than getting the newspaper and switching from one page to another. Internet allows individuals to have direct access to various things around the world. Though, there are still cases wherein the information needed would not be easily retrieved.
Laziness has been one of the main concerns of the author. I do agree that there are tendencies wherein people would become lazy because of easy accessibility since life is made more convenient in gathering and to applying data that were collected. They don't spend that much time to learn and understand about the data that was gathered. I myself think that I also have tendencies to do the same, which is caused by my laziness. Although, there are also times wherein I do try and understand the data that I have obtained, especially when the topic fits my interests.
Salde, Rew
S13
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
I have to agree with the author that "liking" shouldn't be only a bandwagon and "liking" must be based on personal needs, interests and standards. "Like" buttons nowadays affect how (self-esteem) and what we consume rather giving attention and importance to how should we react, participate and share. It is somehow push us to do more with less driven. "Like" in Social web today is turning to be ONLY a "kudos" type thing wherein people "like" something because 1.) they were just asked to(desperation) or 2.)peer pressure (what's in and new) which is not really relevant and not useful as content, totally losing its value. "Liking" in modern technology is now the commercialized "loving" that we should be aware of.
Mark Moraga
SOCMED S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
I have read The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss and everything he said in the article is true. The ‘like’ or +1 idea is dictating the current trends in the internet or the social media sites to be exact. He pointed out that the need to belong is the reason why the ‘like’ button was created. It made people feel or see that what they have to say or what they share is important to their peers or to a certain group of people with the same interests. It started in FriendFeed then it was finally integrated to almost all social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, Amazon etc. Those who have issues in life will finally get approval for what they do. Like outcasts, they can now share their thoughts and for all we know there is someone from another side of the globe who can relate to what they posted online.
He compared comedians to the whole concept of “like”. He stated that, “Just as stand-up comedians are trained to be funny by observing which of their lines and expressions are greeted with laughter, so too are our thoughts online molded to conform to popular opinion by these buttons. A status update that is met with no likes (or a clever tweet that isn't retweeted) becomes the equivalent of a joke met with silence. It must be rethought and rewritten. And so we don't show our true selves online, but a mask designed to conform to the opinions of those around us.” This is true because there are people who are, in a way, forced to ‘like’ a status or a video or a blog because most of the people he knows already ‘liked’ it. People do not say what they really wanted to say because they are afraid that they will receive bad comments if they say something that is the complete opposite of what most people say. Their opinions will now be based on what most people say and as a blogger I think that a writer who posts his poems or short stories online will not find it very helpful if a person’s comment at his work is influenced by another comment because every person’s personal opinion on his work will help him improve his art.
Social media is a place where you can be creative because you have the freedom to express yourself in any way you want. But based on the article people disregard what they truly feel and just say things that they think will be approved by their online followers. Everyone should keep in mind that the internet is also a place to show that you are different from everyone else. It does not say that you shouldn’t ‘like’ what you see online but you should ‘like’ it because you like it and not because everyone likes it.
Jerico Allan M. Rosal S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
Wwll, techinically yes, the internet is the extension of the human memory, why? Because different people enter information or knowledge of different origins and bases and ideas, to share with the whole network society. Before, human knowledge, memory, idea, story and history, are written first in books.
When we use the internet, we search for information, a fragment of a person's memory is embedded in it.
Most of the time, people nowadays share on the internet, what they realize during their day, what are their experiences, or anything under the sun. Information is available anywhere in the internet.
Claudine Aira Madrid
SOC-MED S21
Article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
I think this article is spot on. The 'Like' culture has indeed spread in such a scale that we are somehow controlled by it. People who I'm not really close with have asked me to like certain pages in Facebook just to increase the number of likes, not because they just want to inform or show me the content. This is quite unfair given that when people rate information in the internet to be valid or not they check the feedback, if the content was incorrect but had hundreds of likes people would perceive it to be true.
See, Jasper Bryan Q.
S21
U.N. Declares Internet Access a Human Right
I think that internet access should be a human right because the internet is a very important tool and has been part of our lives. We use the internet to communicate, express themselves,and gather information. It only depends on the user how they responsibly manage and be aware of their use of the internet for them not to fall into bad influences brought by others. No one controls the internet but all the contents in it is brought by the people who use it.
Jan Melvin Ngo
SOCMED-S14
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
Based on this article, it is said to be that internet is an extension of our memory. And for me, it is true, because most of the time, we (students) tend to memorize things in a part or a portion only, and we will just search for it in a search engine so that we can get the information that we need easily.
As a result, the students are becoming lazy and at the same time, they would not listen to the class discussion anymore. Because they believe that they can search for the lesson in the internet. And that is why the students intentionally get only some or few facts and lessons in the class instead of getting all the lessons. Without the internet, we would not know anything because of our laziness.
One example is programming. When we do programming, we usually use programs or software that can help or provide us some guides or shortcuts to create or type the code easily. Because of that, the students tend to forget how to create a program. It means that they are already dependent with the program, and they cannot create or type the code without the help of the program, since they had already forgotten the format.
Christine Joy Gomez
SOC-MED S13
The Insidious Evils of “Like” Culture
As I’ve read the article I’ve come to realized that people should not post status or other things in the internet, especially on the social networking sites just to please people or just for people to comment and like their posts. People should posts freely without thinking what other people should think on what they are posting. While reading the article, I also realized that the writer was right about saying that the “like” button, retweet button and the +1 button can make people conscious about what they will post on the internet because they will first think the opinions or the comments of other people about their posts, whether people will like it or retweet it. In that way, people will just think first on what things are good to post or bad to post and because of that they will not have the freedom to posts what they want or it’s not that they will not have the freedom but it is like a thing that will make them refrain from posting things that people will not recognize or will not even noticed. But for me, I believed that blogging and posting status in social networking sites has to be unique and based on our true selves because each and every one of us has our own opinion about things and things that we like to share to other people. Blogging is not an activity that makes ourselves popular on the web but it’s sharing what we want or like and what we truly are.
Bea Jalandoni
SOCMED S14
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Bea Jalandoni
SOCMED S14
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Maria Isabel S. Sarmiento
S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
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Lozano, Jenirose P.
SOC-MED S21
From the article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
The author discussed his own point of view regarding the "like" issue. I agree with what he said that most of us nowadays prefer to view the number of likes of a particular post rather than reading it then comment or say an opinion at the end.
In my opinion, the “like” button would have not been a big issue if FriendFeed did not introduce it to the social media. Today, people click the “like” button before sharing their own opinions. They chose to view others’ opinions first before making their own.
In this, I would recommend that we should make our own opinion first before looking at others’ feedbacks. We should not let other people think that we are dependent on their beliefs and ideas. In the end, we will be the ones who will benefit and will definitely succeed.
KO, TERESA C.
SOC-MED S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
I could really relate to the article. Since I've went to college, everything was all about computers. When I don't understand something, I'll just go to google and it will instantly give me the answer I'm looking for. At first, I was not aware about the consequence that'll give me but as time goes by, I've noticed that I couldn't even recall what I've read on the Internet. It was as if I just read it because it's required on a particular subject but after that, it seems I didn't learn anything. Way back before when I was still a high school student, I'm not really into using the Internet. And I find myself more dedicated in absorbing and remembering information. I think that the Internet had made me a little bit lazy and dependent. However, Internet is an advantage when it comes to learning new things faster. It has lots of information. Well, I think that the Internet is somehow an extension of a human memory because all the information that a person needs could be found there. The internet is just like a person which you are asking from but the difference is that the Internet has bigger capacity. Maybe for some, they prefer to learn thru other people but for some, they would love to learn on the internet rather than asking someone and you may not be even sure if that person is certain of what he/she is saying. Even if the Internet is there, we shouldn't always depend on it 'cause there are times wherein you're in a situation that you, yourself is the only one you can depend on.
Lai, Yuyu S. 10915966
SOC-MED S13
http://herecomestaj.blogspot.com/2011/07/reflection-to-is-internet-extension-of.html
Cheng, Jan Ivan SOC-MED S14
UN Declares Internet Access a Human Right.
Insight: I'll start with a question, as a human who has had experience with the internet, can you live without it? Me, I cannot, once I lose internet connection I feel like a part of me is cut off. Yes, the internet is an extension of ones freedom but don't make a decision such as making it a human right with that alone, it involves a lot of different factors, what if a certain culture does not allow free speech. For example, China still has their Great Firewall.
Jerald Uy
S14
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
Personally, that this is not really something to talk about. Internet grew to be a natural means of communication. Though everyone thinks of it as a help to the society,it is also a help to syndicates and crime. It will now not only boost the rate of the use of good communication as well as the evil intent of others. Rights are rights but when it comes to the greater good, well sometimes restraining Internet Access will have to be implied or used for society's good. Sometimes, even a right has to be limited and controlled by the government.
Cj Yalao, SOC-MED S13
Chosen Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
Insight: I think it is absolutely true. Online users nowadays, specifically students like me are too dependent on search engines for instant information. In a way, it does have negative side effects in terms of willingness to learn and the development for thinking and memory. I think that the only way to go about this is to really maintain the eagerness of learning and not merely just searching. This way the advantages of instant information plays a vital role in the development of users in terms of thinking and memory capacity.
Warren Miñano
S15
Article: U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
I once read an online signature while looking for interesting topics at a game forum, the online signature says something like, with the Internet made available for everyone, there is no reason for anyone to become an ignorant person. The vast knowledge and information one can access through the Internet, only a person's abilities will be draw a limit.
It is perhaps applicable to many society and nations, when the right to Internet connections was declared. It would definitely impact the daily lives of Filipinos and change how the Philippine society will grow.
The declaration of having an Internet Access as a human right would create a shift in the human society at large, the impact cannot be measured for I believe that the society will decide as to how this right would shape their lives.
Armand Joseph C. Macaraig
s14 soc-med
Is the internet an extension of human memory?
Yes, I believe that the internet is an extension of human memory because memory is stored information. Through the internet, information can be placed or saved to various websites and people would be able to view and know about it. Besides, those stored data came from the human memory itself which is only posted online, and your actually extending your memory to different kinds of communities since people are sharing their knowledge and thoughts online. However, memory is different from knowledge. Knowledge is more about being familiar with things without using extra help from the internet at that very moment, and it is more of an application, while memory would just serve as a guide or reference which is one of the roles of the internet.
Patrick Cruz
Soc-med s13
Anatomy of a PLE by Steve Wheeler
I think PLE is better than VLE. PLE doesn’t have limitations, it allows individuals to have the freedom to design their learning environment in any possible way, in designing PLEs; individuals doesn’t have to worry about the scope of the design, they can place anything that is related to their personal learning environment. I think VLEs can’t offer the freedom that PLEs can offer since VLEs are managed by institutions that can somehow impose limitations about a person’s learning environment. Learning environments are personal and since we have different views and surroundings, we should be able to have different PLEs and that wouldn’t be possible if we’ll have to follow a common guide.
Karyn Perl Liong
S15
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
I could also relate to what the article is saying that the internet is becoming an extended memory. I also realized that I too have become dependent on searching in the internet every time I want to access a certain topic. My example for this is when I am learning how to program, I don’t memorize the words or the methods; when I needed it again, I just search it over again on the internet. The reason for not remembering the terms is because I know that I could just find it again as long as I can search online. By doing so, I realize how I am becoming lazy in trying to recall the topics I know and because of that I would be in trouble if I am ask to do something like programming without an internet access.
Aside from this, I also believe that it is true. Since the internet is open for all and people are sharing their thoughts about a certain topic, you can easily just look for a topic or an answer for your questions without any effort. Once you find your answer, you can use it in solving your problem and when you have forgotten about it, you can just go online and search it all over again and in the end you can still find what you are looking for.
Rujie Estrada SOC-MED S21
Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
I actually agree that the Internet is an extension of memory. Encyclopedias have served that role for centuries but the process is simply quicker now.
As it continues to accelerate, it eventually becoming directly integrated into our thought processes via some kind of brain/machine interface, the distinction between "stored in your brain" and "stored in the computer/internet/etc" will become even more blurred.
Perhaps even more excitingly, there's no reason why we should have such a distinction between "computers/networks" and "human brains". Via mechanisms such as Twitter and other instant social messaging, I could also have some level of access to the information stored in your brain. Eventually, we might find that the whole setup of billions of brains plugged into each other and into billions of computers gives birth to some emergent process.This is a bit scary but fascinating.
Reyes, Samuel Kim S.
SOC-MED S21
IS THE INTERNET AN EXTENSION OF HUMAN MEMORY
by: Thomas Davis
To begin with, if a person has not seen the fact that the internet is becoming an extension of human memory, he/she has to start thinking again. Well as for me that is what I am seeing right now, internet is becoming one with our memory. The author pointed out that when he has to recall an information or knowledge his first action is to do a quick browse on the internet and mostly it gives him what he is after for but the bad thing about this is that when he is to recall the information again, he actually did not remember the information but instead he remembers to go do a quick search again and even the keywords to use. As a student I am honestly guilty of what the author has talked about throughout the article. I am aware that the internet is becoming an extension of the human memory. But sometimes I get the chance to think and reflect that what if, what if there come a time that I really need a information and I have no gadgets with me to use to do a quick search. Even worse there is no internet connection.
I have accepted that internet is really becoming a part of our memory. Again, this is just another man’s opinion. It is really convenient and easy to gain access to information we need for our daily activities. But let us not forget that we still have to “learn” not just keep in mind that the internet is beside us always and ready for accessing. It is up to a person to choose if he/she still wants to learn.
Omar Concordia
S13
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
As a war strategist, i think the greatest way to induce anger on people is by placing a "dislike button." well, just thinking. but anyway, i still think that like button is an attention-seeking tool. it makes people comment-lazy as well. plus, it instigates the reason of posting something. it's like you'll post a random nothing because you know that people will like it. very horrendous.
Berbano, John Anthony
S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Indeed, the 'like' culture in social media affects people's self esteem either in a positive or a negative way. People nowadays become very conscious with what they will post because they're often wondering whether their post/s will be liked by others or not. Hence, ironic as it may seem, freedom of speech becomes not-so-free at all. Based from experience, I often see posts on my Facebook news feed and Tumblr dashboard that are obviously intended to gain unnecessary attention -- posts such as public rants, inappropriate images, quarrels, online fights, etc. Because of this 'like' culture, people become encouraged to sometimes overshare things to satisfy their need for attention. It's kind of contrary to what the article said that people should post opinions/ideas without putting into mind what others might think. As for me, it depends on what the statement is about. Ofcourse people need to consider what others might think (reputation-wise) because as the saying goes, nothing is safe in the online world. However, the positive effects of this culture, such as self-esteem boost, narrowing down of important information, etc. add to the many advantages of social media. And I find them really convenient and useful.
Berbano, John Anthony
S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Indeed, the 'like' culture in social media affects people's self esteem either in a positive or a negative way. People nowadays become very conscious with what they will post because they're often wondering whether their post/s will be liked by others or not. Hence, ironic as it may seem, freedom of speech becomes not-so-free at all. Based from experience, I often see posts on my Facebook news feed and Tumblr dashboard that are obviously intended to gain unnecessary attention -- posts such as public rants, inappropriate images, quarrels, online fights, etc. Because of this 'like' culture, people become encouraged to sometimes overshare things to satisfy their need for attention. It's kind of contrary to what the article said that people should post opinions/ideas without putting into mind what others might think. As for me, it depends on what the statement is about. Ofcourse people need to consider what others might think (reputation-wise) because as the saying goes, nothing is safe in the online world. However, the positive effects of this culture, such as self-esteem boost, narrowing down of important information, etc. add to the many advantages of social media. And I find them really convenient and useful.
Vida Ross G. Katalbas
S13
Chosen Article: "Is the Internet an extension of human memory?"
I neither disagree nor agree to what the author had said. A human mind has different functions: it can be a person’s memory; an element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, to feel; and the faculty of consciousness and thought, etc. And when you say memory, it is the power of the mind to remember things or the mind regarded as a store of things remembered. On the other hand, the Internet is a network of different repositories where information/data is captured and stored.
For me, the convenience of having the information at hand by browsing through the Internet is different from remembering something in terms of wisdom and knowledge using the human mind. Yes, we can educate ourselves using the data given from the Internet; however, we cannot actually say that we have learned nor gained knowledge from it. Querying something from the net is different from remembering something. I believe that the part of remembering is a different process from actually just querying it and using the data given to whatever you need. The Internet only supplements the data you lack that’s why it offers e-books, etc. but it can not actually enhance nor return something to previous state or condition after having been altered or reformed unlike the real human memory.
EJ Tamayao
S13
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
I would like to agree on what the author said that "like" has bad effect on us. Based on experience 'like' has bad effects like for example we feel ingnored when people didn't notice/interact with our post/ status. Because of wanting to post and at the same expecting someone will like it. It simply shows that when you post most of the time you are simply seeking attention. "Like" motivate us to post more status, comments, or even pictures. "Like" can somewhat mean that you are understood by others
Chua Michael Angelo
S21
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
In my opinion,the access of internet must be declared as a human right. Why? Because as we all see, internet is becoming one of the most trending activity to do of youth. Not only youth, even adults as we speak. Yes, we can have some negative effects with the use of internet. But those negative are being out weighted by the positive effects that it can bring to our society. I totally want the UN to declare this as a human right, it can truly help all country even the developing once in more ways than they can possible imagine.
Englis, Marc Kevin
SOCMED S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? By Thomas Davis
The internet nowadays is more than just a tool for research, it is considered as a part of the human anatomy particularly the brain. I personally do that sometimes when i tend to forget something, i go online just to search for "keywords" or "fragments of memories" just to remember what i want to remember.
in my opinion, using the internet as an extension in the human memory is good because it makes our life easier and make the internet more interesting and fun. using the internet to access memories that couldn't be easily recalled.
Jernianne Kaila Valenzuela
S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
I've read a lot of articles regarding how the Internet affects the lives of many individuals nowadays, both positively and negatively. Everything is already made possible through the Internet. People can do business; communicate with friends from miles away, purchase signature bags and dresses, reserve plane tickets and plan trips, and voice out their views through blog posts and statuses. Because of this very powerful technology, people become dependent on it. Instead of reading books, they go to Google and simply type in the keywords of their searches. In an instant, a million search results are displayed already. Many people, especially the youth, are becoming addicted to social networking sites. I've heard in the news last night that teenagers, ages 15-19 years old, are those who access social networking sites most often. Because of these sites, they feel that they belong to a certain group where they can find persons with common interests as theirs. Because of too much attachment with this idea and with their "cyber friends", they become more prone to develop a more intimate relationship with these people which might somehow be dangerous for them. These are just some proofs that the Internet is slowly conquering the minds and ways of life of many individuals except for one element in the nature of human beings: the need to belong.
I was surprised by what I have read from the article of Strauss that the very popular "Like" button is somewhat helping the Internet technology to conquer the need of individuals to belong to a certain group or be accepted by a crowd. I never realized that yes he is right that the "Like" culture is slowly affecting how people project themselves and how they perceive things. I can really relate to what he said that a status update, which is left unnoticed, is like a joke met with silence. It is true that people, instead of voicing out what is really on their mind, would first think about what others would think of their work. They would start composing a note or a status update and reads it several times but still end up deleting the whole thing. People become more conscious nowadays to post pictures, blog posts or videos because these things are prone to criticisms. They are scared that people won’t buy or “Like” it and it would somehow decrease their confidence. The “Like” culture also influences the judgment of an individual. Because many people like the latest music video of Bruno Mars, even though other people really do not like how he sings or maybe his songs, they would join the big number of fans and still hit the “Like” button to be in. The number of likes is slowly becoming a basis whether a certain idea is likeable or not. At some point, it may be a good thing but if we make the “Like” culture the only basis of our judgment, maybe we need to think again and start to express ourselves in our own ways again.
Christine Bernadette Alix Bejar
SOCMED S21
Is the Internet an extension of human memory? by Thomas Davis
Internet has been the most accessible source of information nowadays. It has provided concrete and reliable responses to every question, issue or anything that may pop up to our mind. I'll just type in my concern and at a very short time I can already know all answers to my questions. This habit made me realized that I really depend and rely on the internet too much. I prefer typing on Google’s search bar than actually re-thinking everything I know. But it is very inevitable for us to refer to the internet since it is hassle free and less time consuming as well. There are pros and cons in this issue. Pros, I can easily get what information I needed in an instant. I can also know some more about the topic I am searching on without delay; all its subtopics, related topics, articles and the like. Even practical questions and dilemmas can be answered by the internet as well. It has been my tool for recalling certain things, without exerting much effort. On the other hand, as helpful as the internet may seem, it made our minds a little indolent for it provides us almost everything. The internet has offered us too much that sometimes, we find ourselves too dependent to the point that we lose our minds when we don’t have the access to the internet. It just simply says that the internet has been part of our day-to-day routine and that sometimes, we cannot do even the simplest things without looking up and referring to the internet.
Go, Michael Donavan S14
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
I personally believe that the internet plays a significant part in the lives of people. And I think that the UN is doing the right thing in making it a right. Nowadays people use the internet to share, collaborate and express themselves. Through the use of the internet people have the ability to gain information with just a click of a button. By not allowing the use of internet, it is like removing the freedom to gain information. Having said this I believe that the internet should be a right.
Lorenzo Miguel E. Cruz
SOC-MED S15
Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
I do believe that the Internet can be considered as an extension of human memory as the reading suggests. Human memory is only limited to the biological constraints of human psyche. The internet, specifically cloud computing enables us to store these information, leaving more room for thought and processing in our everyday lives.
Sean Patrick Peñaranda
SOCMED S21
Article: The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture
Mr. Strauss is right. With the emergence of the like button, +1 or any button which gives a positive feedback on a user's post, many people became absorbed to it. When someone likes their post, they feel like they should keep on posting things that people would like and when their post did not garner mucha attention, they would feel down. This affects them in a way that they forget that what is important is what you want, not what others want. If you feel like posting something then post it. You should not care about what others say.
Divina Merced Cleto
S13
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Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
Internet is like SM Malls where "we've got it all for you". The Internet really has everything you want and need, anytime of the day. Basically, when you need to recall or learn something, all you need to do is Google it. This kind of learning style may be very convenient but encourages people to be lazy and have short-term memories. Personally, I also do what Thomas Davis does. During our SAN-DES/SYSDEVE series, I preferred searching for PHP programming tutorials and codes online rather than reading thru pages and pages of PHP books. Even though this is the case, I have gained and retained knowledge on this programming language.
I do agree when he said that he was unsure if this learning style of "searching" enhances or un-enhances productivity. At some level, it does increase productivity because you do not need to go through several steps in finding what you need. All you have to do is type in your keywords and get results instantly. But on the other hand, it is possible that it may un-enhance productivity in the event that there are no credible sources of the certain topic, or that there may be sources but not updated or bogus. I also do agree with him when he said that the ability to be creative is impaired because the brain does the "searching" while the Internet does the "thinking". A lack of stimulus arises. I also think that long-term learning becomes selective because of the "shortcut/middleman" to the repository of information. So nowadays, the knowledge we gain fails to have a good foundation which may result to shorter memory of it.
Francis Miguel G. Sison
S13
U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right
In my own opinion regarding the article, I personally think that gaining internet access should not be declared as a human right, because each government has their own laws and culture that should be followed. Also, there are people who abuse the power of the internet with their reasoning it as a form of "freedom of speech" wherein this could ruin someone or in some cases the reputation of the country itself. Another thing is that, in some countries, the internet is not entirely free, so if they can't afford to have a connection, then they really can't have an internet, it should not be handed down to them as a freebie. This is my opinion on why it is wrong for the UN to make internet access a human right.
DeGuzman, Marion C.
10834214
SOCMED S14
Is the internet and extension of the human memory? - Thomas Davis
The article of Thomas Davis’ made me realize that I have become so lazy because of the internet. The best example is the way I use Google, I think I google everything that I want to know specially my homework even if it’s just a simple homework, even if I could answer it on my own I still google it. For me Google it the first thing I consult every time I need something and after reading the article it made me realize that its bad for me because instead of using my brain and giving my own idea what happen is I ask google for answer and copy it. We can’t deny that most of us are like this and specially on our field we depend on the internet a lot but what should we do? for me internet is the easiest way of acquiring information. But I think what the article want to say is we should use the internet properly let it do its part and we should do our part too don’t let the internet do everything for us.
DeGuzman, Marion C.
10834214
SOCMED S14
Is the internet and extension of the human memory? - Thomas Davis
The article of Thomas Davis’ made me realize that I have become so lazy because of the internet. The best example is the way I use Google, I think I google everything that I want to know specially my homework even if it’s just a simple homework, even if I could answer it on my own I still google it. For me Google it the first thing I consult every time I need something and after reading the article it made me realize that its bad for me because instead of using my brain and giving my own idea what happen is I ask google for answer and copy it. We can’t deny that most of us are like this and specially on our field we depend on the internet a lot but what should we do? for me internet is the easiest way of acquiring information. But I think what the article want to say is we should use the internet properly let it do its part and we should do our part too don’t let the internet do everything for us.
Lucia Andrea del Rio
S21
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
"We are encouraged not to form our own opinion but to look to others for cues on how to feel."
"It must be rethought and rewritten. And so we don't show our true selves online, but a mask designed to conform to the opinions of those around us."
The article shows another proof that social media has a huge influence/effect to us. Our way of thinking is changed through the features introduced by social media. It has already hit the minds of everyone and it cannot be stopped easily. I don't think there is even a way to stop it. The way we reflect on our ideas is actually being influenced by the majority through this Like Culture.
The positive effect it has on people is that it makes people feel appreciated and we are encouraged to share more. Liking a post or a page would mean that it caught a person’s attention and maybe that person was interested in the content of the post or the page and so this Like Culture is also one way of knowing the common interests a person has with another.
Ivan Angelo
S21 SOCMED
The Insidious Evil of “Like” culture is an article about the developing habit or attitude of people. I strongly agree about the like feature of online statements being a measurement of belongingness and relationship with people. Because of this feature which is basically presenting quantity over quality, people tend to adapt to what is generally acceptable to achieve likes; thus, sense of belongingness in a particular society. I hope that soon, people would find time to be more true to themselves and be able to express unique ideas rather than to conform to the masses with regards to their thoughts, opinions and the like.
The second article is about the anatomy of a PLE and how universities try to adapt to them. Personally, I think PLEs are developed in a private manner. As stated in the article, “the PLE is wider than the Web tools students use to create, find, organize and share content”. Interests of people may differ from person to person, and so is their source of knowledge about that particular interest; hence, PLE is a more vague entity compared to other learning networks.
“Is the internet an extension of the human memory?” is the third article. I seldom perform the same reaction when trying to recall things. That reaction is to open a new tab and search for the thing I am recalling in the internet. Since the internet provides people connection and information, internet is able to offer an instant output from others people. We can freely search the internet about random things, but initially, that random thing should be existing in the internet; but since people has been using the internet for years, things that they know are shared over the internet. Some of them may be public, and some, private. I feel at ease because of the internet’s availability and capacity to provide information to people. Furthermore, I agree that internet is an extension of the human memory.
The last article is about internet access being a human right. Though it may sound ridiculous to some, I can see the relevance of the said rule. The internet is connecting people around the world, information is faster and more available on it and it is convenient to use; thus, its growing recognition. It is starting to dominate the aspect of being a medium of interaction and self reflection (Interaction in a virtual way). I think that sooner or later, the internet will be a major part of our daily livelihood.
Emar Nathaniel M. de Pano
S14
Chosen Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory? By Thomas Davis
I agree on this as we normally put things like this on a piece of paper. We either call this as our notes or some kind of log like a diary. We refer to these when we need some information or data that we want to recall. Sometimes we even share these, but only to the extent of people to whom we can physically pass them around.
The Internet works digitally, and as with digital 'notes' it can be transmitted virtually to any terminal that can receive from the vast network. The difference is not only the digital aspect, as it is only and enabler for the next difference: the ability to share to virtually everyone without any physical limit and so long as it can travel through a connected virtual space.
Jed Fermo
S14
10918833
Sorry miss if I just posted this now. I was not able to post my insight as soon as I composed it a while ago, and then it slipped off my mind. Anyway...
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Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
Personally, I both agree and disagree on the claim of this article.
First of all, it is true that humans nowadays are becoming very dependent on technology, specifically computers and the Internet. When it comes to research for some people, having no computer access may even be like having no hands to use for accomplishing the task. It is also true that as the ability of technology to quickly provide information developed, humans also became lazier. For most of the youth, the library has become nothing but a place for 'extra' research, which implies that their main sources are from the Internet. Indeed, somehow the Internet has become an extension of one's brain.
However, there are numerous factors that should be considered as well. Information retention may also be affected by the interest of a certain person on a particular topic. Not all information that are searched by an individual over the Internet are retained through search keywords only; some pieces of information, when given enough attention, stay inside the mind of the reader. It is important to take note that not all searches done over the Internet are for interest purposes; a large portion of these is, of course, because of school work.
Personally, it is when I am disinterested that I am unable to retain the specific information that I have just researched on due to school work; although I remember the keywords that I used on Google in order to search for it. If ever I would need the information again, I would just type the same thing on Google, hoping that what I saw before would pop out again.
So basically, that's it. I believe that interest also plays a role on information retention.
Article: Is the Internet an extension of the human memory?
Calvin Mitchell A. Ongkingco 10935894
Is the Internet an extension of the human memory? or is it just simple way of making things easier for us? As I was reading thru the article it made me think on how I use the internet and to my surprise, I kind of understand what the author said. Because as I have used the internet there are things that I have read that made me think and so I just bookmarked them as so I can read them again when i want to share it to my friends and well if I forgot it the article is just a button away. But I do think that Internet has a way to have a extension like method in adding to a person’s memory.
Charles Ryan Lim
s14
U.N. report declares internet access a human right
i don't think that internet access should be a human right because in our country, not all people are using the internet and some don't even have an idea what is internet. yes it is being use almost everyday especially for us students. it helps us in anything that we do where it makes our work or tasks easier to do, but there are abusive people who will tend to abuse the use of internet to do bad things to other people. there will also be negative effects to people who use it too much.
Leonardo, DJ
SOCMED S14
Article: Is the Internet an extension of human memory?
Disclaimer: I posted my first reaction on the article instead of posting it on this blog. Sorry.
I, for one, agree on what the author of the post said. I think that being immersed on the internet for a long time lowers our level of thinking. But, our brain can only take in so much knowledge that eventually, we have to have a place wherein we could put the uneccessary or less important knowledge that we could easily access.
Jamielynne Wang
S14
"Anatomy of a PLE"
I personally think that Personal Learning Environments(PLE)is really helpful in determining a person's style of learning because this can really affect his/her ways of learning and at the same time PLE can show other people of how he/she can adjust with the learning styles or to where they can jive in the learning process. What caught my attention was about the Cloud Learning Environment (CLE). This appears to be supportive but not rigid,thus enabling responsiveness on the part of the student and the Institute. This can be really helpful since nowadays, we are becoming the users of cloud computing and we might want to consider adding a CLE into our learning style and experience.
Lester Pacheco
s13
Since the beginning of time, Communication is a human right. Everybody in the world knows that. Even in poor developing countries, everyone knows that the ability to share ideas and information is a basic human right. Technology in terms of communication continues to improve drastically and changed people lives dramatically but right is still there. But what I worry is when this right is provided for bad people. This might be international security issue regarding terrorism and arms race.
I think what should be defined as a human right is anything that would contribute to society. We should use our technology to the fullest by trying to use the internet in the best possible way to eliminate problems. and Yes, it should be a right. everybody should have the access to the internet because it can be a source to fully improve human's lives.
Jazen Ong
s-14
Chosen: U.N report declare internet access a human rights
Insight:
I personally believe that the access of internet must not declared as human rights because I believe is the choice of the person if it is already a violation of his rights as a person. With the internet, it helps people to expound their contacts and learn on stuff in the internet. It is upto the person if it is violation of his right or not.
Lou M. Mendoza
SOC-MED S14
The Insidious Evils of 'Like' Culture by Neil Strauss
Honestly, I kind of suffered with that LIKE Virus before...that everything I post had to be liked and commented on, if not, I would really feel so unloved and disliked to the extent that I would actually have to delete the whole block of text that I have posted and tweak it in a way that it would sound more likeable for people. Admittedly, I felt miserable not being "liked", but that was before, when I haven't really realized yet that, yes, it is just internet, and no matter what happens, no matter how many likes my post would have, the most important part of it is that I was able to share whatever I want to say. And that I was not forced to lie to myself and I did not have to fool myself with lines and words that do not really reflect and say the real me. The idea of putting LIKE and/or +1 both had its good and bad effects. The good part of having it on the social networking sites is that people get to know each other's opinion on one particular post of topic, whether it is likeable or not or whether it is worth reading, worth spending and/or worth viewing...it offered an instant "review" feature on anything...and even anyone (in the case of public figures). But unfortunately, the goals of having these two has been misunderstood, making the function and essence of it, abused. The worst effect of having the LIKE and +1 buttons everywhere is that people where then foreced to find that "imaginary sense of belongingness", that everything is being dictated by everyone who has liked that thing prior to you having seen it. It had been like handcuffs and masks. From its emergence up to the very time that it has been misused and abused, people were constrained and restricted on posting things and the they have become more and more conscious and anxious. And like a mask, people tried to hid their own selves behind beautiful and likeable masks...just like lies and make-believe stories and posts and blog updates just to make the onlookers and/or viewers "like" them. It is like the LIKE button has dictated what we will say and how we will say such things. And this is not right, too good I was able to recover early from the LIKE and +1 Virus.
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