kMO 2/28

Bumble brought up an important point regarding “authenticity.” Baulldriard's questioning of the existence of reality directly parallels our class discussions on Thursday...Interactions between the “virtual world” and the “real world” are becoming normal. Speed equates technology which in turn equates communication. For example, my blackberry is my calculator, alarm system, cell phone, texting mechanism, internet connection, facebook access, notepad, calendar, voicemail, GPS, camera, blue tooth connection, and email. I rely more on this device than any other object. Could this type of dependency be what all of these theorists are warning us about??

In someone’s post the concept of change and its impact on society was brought up. They stated that change throws off the general population due to the fact that humans are creatures of habit. I believe that this is true to a certain extent…In my opinion the younger generation embraces change whereas the older generation shys away from it. For example, when new features are added to my blackberry or a new model is released I immediately want it (because I have conformed to the “newer is better AND faster theory). My grandparents on the other hand would not trade in their phones (from 5 years ago) for a million dollars. The thought of having to re-learn a system even if it was to be in their greater interest is absolutely terrifying to them...

In regards to the way we conducted class on Thursday – I really enjoyed it. Hearing 3 different explanations regarding the important points in Durham and Kellner’s readings were beyond helpful. Also, everyone keeps commenting on Raj’s groups interpretation of their readings so I might as well jump on the band wagon. The idea of chips being implanted in our brains during childhood or anytime after that is a NOT GOOD. I am not a scientist and even I can pick out a detrimental idea when I hear one. I wont deny that the mind/tv interaction sounds cool but as far as pushing reality goes…we are definitely on that path...