As I was reading the Cyber Space Alarm article at term struck my interest, "Cyber-Democray." So I Googled it and I found this very interesting article written in 1995 which discusses a lot of the key points that we have been addressing in class. Everything from the technology to the political involvement of the internet. This article also discusses MOOs and the internist as a "public sphere." All of these topics are addressed with the explaining the "cyber democracy. Poster, Mark . "democ.htm." democ.htm. http://www.hnet.uci.edu/mposter/writings/democ.html

This article written by John Crabb is about the sixth senses, hyper-space, of corse the fourth dimension. The article is a nice parallel to the Meta Reality reading because is discusses C.H. Hiltion and sources the The Fourth Dimension and Non-Euclidean Geometry in Modern Art. The article explains the hows the ideas of the fourth dimension are not only associated with visual are, but also liturater. Giving examples of authors such as HP Lovecraft, and Lewis Carroll incorporating the ideas of the fourth dimension into their work. Crabb, John . "Notes on the Fourth Dimension | HiLobrow." HiLobrow RSS. http://hilobrow.com/2012/05/24/notes-on-the-fourth-dimension/

This is a study by Amy L. Gonzales and Jeffery T. Hancock on how exposure to Facebook effects self-esteem. The study analyzes the psychological effect on the individuals as they view their personal Facebook profiles. The article then discusses two different possible reactions. The first would be OSA which is Objective Self Awareness, which is a negative response and the other is the Hyperpersonal Model which enhances self-esteem. The study later concludes that since a majority of the content on the users profiles are selected the individuals experience the Hyperpersonal Model, since the individuals have the satisfaction of preserving themselves selectively.

This is a testimonial by Debra Michaels, who discusses her first experience with cyber-rape and addresses various other forms and sites dedicated to virtually satisfying violent fantasies. Technology has allowed us to transport our consciousness through space, which intern allows us to be victims of emotional crimes. This article is just further evidence of that very fact. Michaels also discusses how these behaviors are parodies of real life behaviors, and that those behaviors, though done in a virtual world should still have a consequence.

When reading "Open Source As Culture/Culture as Open Source" by Siva Vaidhyanathan I was very interested in the quotes and sources taken from Richard V. Adkisson. When doing some further research I came across this link, which when clicked on, downloads a PDF of his essay "Intellectual Property and Eminent Domain: If Ever the Twain Shall Meet." This essay discusses that strict protection of intellectual property will kill creativity and the government's attempts to take control of the private property. Adkisson also discusses Eminent domain which gives the government access to private material for public use.

Radical Software was created in the 1970s by Beryle Korot, Phyllis Gershuny, and Ira Shneider to create a network of video sharing. This site has PDF files of the Eleven issues published and distributed by Radical software between the years 1970 and 1974. The website also provides the history of The Raindance Corporation which was created in 1969 by a radical media activist and artist by the name of Frank Gillette. The general Idea behind Raindance Corporation was to created a collection of works and ideas for "implementing communication tools in the project for social change." The website also discusses in detail the intent of Radical Software and fight towards creating a world of free and accessible information.