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How Technology Makes Us Better Social Beings | Science & Nature | Smithsonian Magazine - 2 views

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  • Brant Burkey on 03 May 12
     
    This article points to more political engagement and social interaction using various forms of social media. But is there a qualitative difference from offline political engagement and social interaction? Tired of being the Luddite devil's advocate, but still wondering if more is being gained or lost in the translation.
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Sherry Turkle - the flight from conversation… a response » Dave's Educational... - 2 views

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  • John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
     
    A response to Sherry Turkle piece posted by Tara (from the NYT)...
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Media Boundaries/parenting post - 2 views

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  • We've known for quite a while how the different forms of media (radio, TV, magazines, etc) can influence our lives.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      have we? what does this somewhat ungrounded truism tell us about "boundaries" when it comes to media and the social world?
  • In TV shows the theme seems to be that most parents are stupid, naive or inept at raising their children.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      is this "theme" unique to TV shows (or other screen-media)? plenty of "children's books" deal with such content....as do 'fairy tales' and other oral lit....
  • adults before they are truly ready
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  • Most importantly, communicate with your children
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      seems like this should be at the opening of the post...
  • John Fenn on 29 Mar 12
     
    post on adoption site about 'policing' what gets watch, i.e. setting boundaries
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Highbrow/Lowbrow: The Emergence of Cultural Hierarchy in America - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 12 Apr 12
     
    re: Jenkins chapter 2 & 3, we spoke of binaries/dichotomies as boundaries. I have used this book before and its a really great exploration of these issues from an historical perspective that catalogs shifts in cultural change.
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Home Page - Television Tropes & Idioms - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 12 Apr 12
     
    I thought of this as how the boundaries of storytelling and narratives are being recorded as devices. TV tropes are almost like a language you didn't even realize you spoke. "What is this about? This wiki is a catalog of the tricks of the trade for writing fiction. Tropes are devices and conventions that a writer can reasonably rely on as being present in the audience members' minds and expectations. On the whole, tropes are not clichés."
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OK GO's "Needing Getting" video - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 12 Apr 12
     
    I am posting this as an example of the blurring boundary between what is advertisement or product placement and entertainment. This was sponsored by the car company.
  • Tara Wibrew on 13 Apr 12
     
    I have so many things to say about OK Go--they are absolutely exemplary of a lot of the things we're talking about, especially considering their history with ditching their record label early-on, their success as YouTube sensations (you know, the treadmill video--yeah, THOSE GUYS--for "Here It Goes Again"), and generally making their way by creating/promoting/identifying as an independent brand. Interesting to note along with Chevy's sponsoring of the car? Gretsch donated all of the amps and guitars (288 guitars in all), 11 of which were preserved in their dusty condition to be sold for charity. Proceeds benefit the Fender Music Foundation, a group focused in music education for children and adults. More info here: http://www.gretschguitars.com/blog/product-plugs/own-one-of-11-guitars-used-in-ok-gos-needingwanting-video/ If you're interested in more about how the instrument-playing mechanisms in the car worked, check out some of the graphics available from this article in Car and Driver: http://www.caranddriver.com/features/car-commercialism-the-making-of-ok-gos-needing-getting-music-video
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Paleofuture - Paleofuture Blog - 1 views

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  • Jonathan Lederman on 18 Apr 12
     
    This blog is neato. It shows the future that never was.  Thanks to Mary for making me aware of this.
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Juan Solo - Imgur - 1 views

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  • Jonathan Lederman on 18 Apr 12
     
    How many boundaries is this guy breaking? I wonder if that poncho is considered unauthorized use of copyrighted property from any other film, song, or composition from Star Wars. Perhaps it is included in the Star Wars universe fan fiction production kit containing action figures and audio clips. 
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Noetic Media - where stories cross media boundaries - 1 views

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  • Jackie has an unusual background in that she has also worked extensively in film and video production as well from crewing, to directing and editing.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 05 Apr 12
       
      "unusual" in that professional/skill sets are assumed to be DISTINCT worlds
  • John Fenn on 05 Apr 12
     
    " Noetic Media where stories cross media boundaries"
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Museum of Contemporary Photography - 1 views

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  • From schoolgirl to senior citizen, punk to yuppie, rural white American to urban Hispanic, Lee’s personas traverse age, lifestyle, and culture. Part sociologist and part performance artist, Lee infiltrates these groups so convincingly that in individual photographs it is difficult to distinguish her from the crowd
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 02 May 12
       
      obvious connection to Cindy Sherman's work, but with the added (and quite rich) element of immersion in the "real" social world...
  • Lee’s projects propose questions regarding identity and social behavior. Do we choose our social groups consciously? How are we identified by other people? Is it possible for us to move between cultures? Lee believes that “essentially life itself is a performance. When we change our clothes to alter our appearance, the real act is the transformation of our way of expression—the outward expression of our psyche.”
  • meghanadamovic on 02 May 12
     
    I'm interested in how Nikki S Lee crosses boundaries of her identity and how she can so easily move from one to the next. This is more easy for most people to do online where you don't have to physically become someone new.
  • Mary Morgan on 03 May 12
     
    It also sort of shows just how eager society is to classify and group others for their own convenience. Of course, Lee must be an amazing chameleon of an actress and participant/observant, but I am still surprised at how easily her groups will take to accepting what is essentially a deception or farce.
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Fake Disney Ice Cream Van Paintings! - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 17 May 12
     
    A collection of fake badly painted Disney, Looney Tunes and other character paintings found on Ice Cream vans and other places!!
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Why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived - The Oatmeal - 1 views

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  • meghanadamovic on 15 May 12
     
    speaking of patents, inventions, creators, radio, and SCIENCE...
  • Tara Wibrew on 15 May 12
     
    Another piece from The Oatmeal. This time, the comic honors Nikola Tesla, trumpeting his triumphs, his willingness to share knowledge, and his ability to remain quiet on the subject of how much of a jerk Einstein was. A humorous but relevant piece when read alongside Lessig.
  • John Fenn on 16 May 12
     
    Nice find...I saw this earlier, but did not make the connections to our readings!
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Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job! - The Innernette - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 10 May 12
     
    boundaries of physical object vs. ideas, technical literacies
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Digital Media And Boundaries - 1 views

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  • Before beginning I think it is important to note that I am not against social media; I have a facebook, twitter, and a very inactive myspace (I can’t figure out how to delete!). I am an avid status writer, photo poster, and occasional procrastinator who thinks it may be time to rethink my social engagement
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      what kinds of "boundaries" are embedded in this paragraph? around "social", modes, portals, platforms?
  • There seems to be nothing I want to know and feel privy to that isn’t already broadcasted over the internet. In my case this over-divulging of information is equally true.
  • The same is true for any physical relationship yet in the digital world there is no buffer. Where I can tell my friend in person how far I am want a conversation to go, online activity is done with only one person in mind: the sender.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      universally and always 'true'?
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  • However, online parting physically can be replaced with keeping tabs on people digitally. This behavior in particular can feed energy into thought life, behavior, and speech that needs to altogether be moved past.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 23 Apr 12
       
      "boundaries" extending across physical/electronic spaces...thoughts here?
  • Brant Burkey on 24 Apr 12
     
    There is no question that we should all evaluate our social interactions online, but it is interesting that we now have to reconsider how to censor ourselves and our "friends" in online environments as if those digital messages represented the same type of interaction as if we were face-to-face. We have given this type of communication the same status, but are they really? Or do we need to develop a different sort of etiquette?
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A 'bat signal' to defend open Internet - 1 views

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  • caseyi on 30 May 12
     
    (CNN) -- Remember earlier this year when Wikipedia went black in protest of anti-piracy legislation moving through the U.S. Congress? Yeah, well, that may be nothing compared to this. A group called the Internet Defense League, borrowing a page from Batman, is trying to create a "bat signal" for mobilizing open-Internet activists against similar legislation.
  • caseyi on 30 May 12
     
    The battle for "internet freedom" continues! This time Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian will introduce the Internet Defense League just in time for Congress to visit the CISPA legislation, which allows the U.S. government, in cooperation with certain tech companies, to access various personal internet traffic information. The president has already threatened to VETO this bill due to concerns for confidentiality and civil liberties.
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5 Tips on Social Media Boundaries - 1 views

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  • magine a painting with no border, imagine a song which continued forever, imagine a newsletter which had infinate pages.....irritating would come to mind! 
  • John Fenn on 29 Mar 12
     
    post from "The Engaging Brand" blog...
  • Brant Burkey on 24 Apr 12
     
    Raises an interesting point...the need for boundaries. But very limited in its explication.
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Harvard, MIT partner to offer free online courses - 1 views

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  • caseyi on 03 May 12
     
    In a move that heightened competition in online education and brought more prestige to the still-fledgling field, Harvard University and MIT announced a partnership Wednesday to offer the public mainly free Internet classes.
  • caseyi on 03 May 12
     
    Heard about this on NPR today, M.I.T. and Harvard are actually starting a non-profit and have already dumped $60 million into a project they call edX, intended to "improve, not replace, the campus experience." Should turn out to be an honorable donation to the global learning community. This is an interesting move towards providing free access to quality educational information. -Another article containing a press release: Engadget Article
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Open Graph - Facebook Developers - 1 views

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  • At Facebook's core is the social graph; people and the connections they have to everything they care about. Historically, Facebook has managed this graph and has expanded it over time as we launch new products (photos, places, etc.).
  • The Open Graph allows apps to model user activities based on actions and objects. A running app may define the ability to “run” (action) a “route” (object). A reading app may define the ability to “read” (action) a “book” (object). A recipe app may define the ability to “cook” (action) to a “recipe” (object). Actions are verbs that users perform in your app. Objects define nouns that the actions apply to. We created sets of actions and objects for common use cases and a tool for you to create your own custom actions and objects. As users engage with your app, social activities are published to Facebook which connects the user with your objects, via the action.
    • John Fenn
      John Fenn on 08 May 12
       
      Wow...."you" become an app in this environment. Intriguing, esp. when we think about the "arbitrary' actions noted in the first paragraph...
  • Jonathan Lederman on 03 May 12
     
    How does Facebook's Open Graph and "Social Design" concepts apply to mapping social media?  I'm not entirely sure how the process and operations work just yet, but I think there is certainly something of importance here pertaining to this week's topic. 
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social-media-map-making-money-on-the-internet-you-need-to-see-the-map-of-rela... - 1 views

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  • Jonathan Lederman on 03 May 12
     
    I was shown this map a while ago, and I'm still not entirely sure how accurate it is. 
  • John Fenn on 08 May 12
     
    ooops....link appears to be blocked/broken
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Now in Moving Pictures: The Multitudes of Nikki S. Lee - New York Times - 1 views

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  • Mary Morgan on 03 May 12
     
    Meghan, did you get to see this film?
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