Baase: Chapter 2

Name: Chelsie Suttell                  Class time: 11 AM

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Author: Sara Baase

Date of Publication: January 2008

Book: A Gift of Fire

Sections read: Chapter 2/ Privacy

1.     (Knowledge)Tell three interesting elements of this chapter:

a.        Fourth Amendment

b.       Government rights to access our personal information.

c.        What we agree to when we sign up for a social network.

2.     (Comprehension) Summarize what is being discussed within this chapter?

The main issue being discussed in this article is the issue with privacy when it comes to government or using the Internet.  “Computer technology is not necessary for the invasion of privacy” (Baase 45).  The Internet and computers has just made it a lot easier for anyone to access our private information.

3.     (Application) Name a specific example or NEW solution for this type of problem/similar situation in society or that you have experienced – be specific and explain?

An example of this type of situation that I have encountered is when I signed up for    the social network called Face book.  This network allowed almost anyone in the world to access as much personal information as I provided. Even if I did not even know this person existed.  “When someone joins, subscribes to, or registers with a company such as AOL or MySpace, they are accepting the company’s policy on privacy and information sharing as part of the agreement” (Baase 56).  I eventually deleted my Face book because after a while I did not like the fact that everyone knew every detail about my life.

4.     (Analysis)Address ANY that apply. How can you compare one of the situations in this chapter to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? Be sure to reference the chapter and your solution. What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? Try to connect what you have by reading this article and how it applies to the stages in Bloom's taxonomy in 2 full sentences. 

Bloom’s taxonomy is something we use to analyze what decisions we are going to make.  Therefore we use Bloom’s taxonomy on the Internet by choosing what information we are going to put about ourselves on the Internet and what we are going to try and keep private.  Something that relates to this chapter that does not concern computers or technology is when we go out to eat at a restaurant and have a private conversation at the table.  You don’t know who could be watching or hearing every word you have to say.  

5.     (Synthesis) Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not? Back up with FACTS)?  What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material?

I do agree with what is being said in the article because privacy is almost impossible nowadays.  The Internet and everyday life has almost made it physically impossible to keep our privacy.  A conclusion I can draw after reading this material is that everything I do on the Internet will be a lot more discreet.

6.     (Evaluation) Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What ethical evaluations (see Chap1-1.4 for exp of Ethics) or decisions were made/can be assumed from this chapter?  What new ideas will you make after reading this chapter?

This article is relevant in today’s society because our privacy is very important.  We as the people of America need to keep our freedom and keep our privacy under control.  What the government does with our privacy must be stopped at some point.  If it were for the benefit of our safety then I would concur, but if it is for their personal use, I do not agree.  Some new ideas I have after reading this chapter is to not use social networks anymore so that I can keep some of my privacy and freedom from the government.

CIS105 r/t assignment

Name: Chelsie Suttell            Class time: 11 am

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Title of Article: Unwrapping the Gift

Author: Sarah Baase

Date of Publication: January 2008

Book: A Gift of Fire

1.     Tell three interesting elements of this article: (Knowledge)

a.       The rapid development of technology: cell phones, internet, etc.

b.       How these technologies impacted society for the good and bad.

c.       Almost everything people do as a society relates back to technologies.

2.     What is the main issue being discussed within this article? (Comprehension)

The main issue being discussed within this article is how fast technology has developed.  Technology has positive effects and negative effects on society today.

3.     What is an example of this type of problem/similar situation that you have experienced – be specific? (Application)

An example of this type of situation that I have experienced is using the internet to shop online.  Although it was quick and easy, it was also a fraudulent site and the product I received was not worth the money I had paid. 

4.     Address all that apply. How can you compare this situation to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? (Analysis)

More and more people are shopping online so that they don’t have to deal with the hectic crowds and long lines during the holidays.  Although this seems like it couldn’t get better it has its downfalls.  There is no personal connection when buying through the internet, therefore more and more people are losing their money over the internet because there are so many identity thefts and fraud acts occurring.

5.     Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not)?  What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material? (Synthesis)

I agree with what is being said within the article because although every technology may make things easier for us, there will always be some new scams or downfalls that people will be able to come up with in order to benefit themselves.  Having no personal connection with someone over the internet makes it a lot easier for someone to steal your personal belongings. 

6.     Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What new choices/decisions will you make after reading this article? Explain. (Evaluation)

This topic is most definitely relevant in today’s society because there are identity thefts and scams happening left and right.  People may think that technology is the greatest thing on earth, but it also has a lot of disadvantages that at the end of the day will hurt our society.

Reading/ Thoughts: Jon Crowcroft

Name: Chelsie Suttell             Class time: 11 AM

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Title of Article: On the Nature of Computing

Author: Jon Crowcroft

Date of Publication: February 2005

Book: Communications of the ACM

1.     Tell three interesting elements of this article: (Knowledge)

a.       Computing is a completely different style of life.

b.       Computing can be used to create an artificial life.

c.       The only limitation of computing is the imagination of its creator.

2.     What is the main issue being discussed within this article? (Comprehension)

The main issue being discussed in this article is that computing is almost like a totally different world.  Anything and everything can be created through computing.

3.     What is an example of this type of problem/similar situation that you have experienced – be specific? (Application)

An example of this situation is when my friends and I created a fake MySpace to spy on a boyfriend.  It was all in good fun, but it just goes to show how easy an artificial life can be created through the Internet.  We were able to access pictures from where ever we wanted and created a girl who was totally artificial.  We created all fake information to make the girl seem realistic.

4.     Address all that apply. How can you compare this situation to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? (Analysis)

I don’t really know how to compare this issue without using computers, technology, or internet, but a new idea that I can add to the issue is that computing can and is used to unite the whole entire world and it links every citizen of every country to each other in some way.

5.     Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not)?  What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material? (Synthesis)

I do agree with what is said in the article because I believe that the Internet is like another world.  I conclude from this article that the Internet has absolutely no limits. Anything and everything can be created through computing and it is amazing.

6.     Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What new choices/decisions will you make after reading this article? Explain. (Evaluation)

This topic is most definitely relevant in today’s society especially because of face book and MySpace. Both of those are examples of computing and building and creating lives.  I am more aware that anyone can access information about me through computing because there are absolutely no limits to it.

Reading/ Thoughts: L.Winner

Name: Chelsie Suttell            Class time: 11AM

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Title of Article: Do Artifacts Have Politics?

Author: L. Winner

Date of Publication: 1986

Book: The whale and the reactor: a search for limits in an age of high technology.

1.     Tell three interesting elements of this article: (Knowledge)

a.       Robert Moses built his bridges lower to keep public transportation out. 

b.       Some technologies benefit people and harm others.

c.       Technology is used to promote things whether they are good or bad.

2.     What is the main issue being discussed within this article? (Comprehension)

The main issue being discussed within this article is that technology molds society.  For example, the organized movement of handicapped people during the 1970’s.  The structures of common use made it almost impossible for handicapped people to live a public life.

3.     What is an example of this type of problem/similar situation that you have experienced – be specific? (Application)

A similar situation that I have experienced is when I went to a restaurant with my friend who is confined to a wheelchair.  We were unaware that this restaurant did not have any ramps for him to access so we ended up having to choose a different restaurant to go to because he was unable to make it up the stairs. This made my friend extremely frustrated because he wants to live his life just as people do who are not handicapped.

4.     Address all that apply. How can you compare this situation to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? (Analysis)

If everyone in society could think the same and react the same to every situation then I believe there would be a way to make everything easier.  For example, if everyone in the world was treated equally and power and authority was distributed equally then the world could agree on one thing. 

5.     Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not)?  What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material? (Synthesis)

I do agree with what is said in the article because technology has formed a whole new society.  There are positives and negatives to every technology made.  New conclusions that I can draw from this article are that there will be a lot more controversy as technology develops and advances.

6.     Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What new choices/decisions will you make after reading this article? Explain. (Evaluation)

This article is definitely relevant to today’s society.  I believe that technology has its pros and its cons.  After reading this article I will be more observant when I am using new technologies such as my iPod or computer because I have learned that there is so much more behind these things than just being a new piece of technology we can use.