In the Article "Hype" presented by Kelly Lasn advertisements are poisoning our brains. Lasn is upset at the fact that theres no limit or any respect as to where advertisements are placed. Oblivious people don't fully comprehend that they are being submerged in advertisements. Hungry for a profit corporations are finding new ways to attack us as if what they aren't doing is enough. It is inevitable, advertisements always manage to find us even if we aren't looking for them. Sometimes i wonder will we ever escape this mind numbing paradox?
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Blog entry 2: Reflecting on Annotation
1.What did you get from thinking about annotations with the class?
a better idea of what annotations are really about.
2.What did you get from writing annotations for "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" with your partner?
That we all came to the same conclusions, seeing eye to eye on the authors main point, agreeing that when multitasking, we don't function as well as we would devoting our attention to one task.
3.What did you learn about the reading by annotating it?
That annotating gives me a deeper understanding of the author point of view. Which is a powerful tool in becoming a good writer
4. How may annotating make you a better writer
It gives me more information to write about and gives the ability fully grasp the authors perspective.
a better idea of what annotations are really about.
2.What did you get from writing annotations for "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" with your partner?
That we all came to the same conclusions, seeing eye to eye on the authors main point, agreeing that when multitasking, we don't function as well as we would devoting our attention to one task.
3.What did you learn about the reading by annotating it?
That annotating gives me a deeper understanding of the author point of view. Which is a powerful tool in becoming a good writer
4. How may annotating make you a better writer
It gives me more information to write about and gives the ability fully grasp the authors perspective.
Blog 1 Hype
It is something that cannot be ignored advertisements play a vital role within our daily lives, from influencing our way of thinking to sparking new trends. In an article written by Kally Lasn, we are informed of the increases of public advertisements which seems to have omnipresence about them. I agree with the author and believe that every where we look there seems to be ad, which should be regulated to specific locations.
Advertisements are every where, from rural communities to densely packed urban ones and the rate in which they pop up has grown steadily. Many of us walk around completely oblivious, to the amount of advertisements that our brains absorb. "The increase in commercial advertising has happened so steadily and relentlessly that we haven't quite woken up to the absurdity of it all" says Lasn. It has become a part of our culture and for the most part, it is that voice that we hear that tells us, what to buy, what to eat and in some cases how to live our lives. Lasn states "In corporate America's view, any location where an advertisement can be, should and ought to be filled with a product, or company logo. On a simple ride on the train I'm relentlessly bombarded with advertisements. The non stop stream of advertisements is a testament to how profit oriented businesses are within our society. Lasn finds advertisements to one of the most toxic of the mental pollutants out there, with an estimated 12 billion display ads, 3 million radio ads and well over 200 thousand ads lingering throughout the web as well as other undisclosed sources.
It is a dangerous game being played by the corporations and they're well aware of the influences brought out by advertisements which in reality think for you. If we can become aware of the manipulative factors imposed by advertisements, we would be able to pick and choose, what advertisements we wish to pay attention to.
Advertisements are every where, from rural communities to densely packed urban ones and the rate in which they pop up has grown steadily. Many of us walk around completely oblivious, to the amount of advertisements that our brains absorb. "The increase in commercial advertising has happened so steadily and relentlessly that we haven't quite woken up to the absurdity of it all" says Lasn. It has become a part of our culture and for the most part, it is that voice that we hear that tells us, what to buy, what to eat and in some cases how to live our lives. Lasn states "In corporate America's view, any location where an advertisement can be, should and ought to be filled with a product, or company logo. On a simple ride on the train I'm relentlessly bombarded with advertisements. The non stop stream of advertisements is a testament to how profit oriented businesses are within our society. Lasn finds advertisements to one of the most toxic of the mental pollutants out there, with an estimated 12 billion display ads, 3 million radio ads and well over 200 thousand ads lingering throughout the web as well as other undisclosed sources.
It is a dangerous game being played by the corporations and they're well aware of the influences brought out by advertisements which in reality think for you. If we can become aware of the manipulative factors imposed by advertisements, we would be able to pick and choose, what advertisements we wish to pay attention to.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Blog entry 7: Reflection & Evaluation
Looking back on a memorable learning experience, I can say that my skills as a writer have improved in Professor smith 099 class. Although it wasn't a walk in the park, Through out the blog series I realiez Pf but at the same time a challenge to fully write out essays within a timely fashion. But know that when I exercise the skills that are lagging, my ability to perform the skills will improve. that this certinly has been quite the learning expericen for me. -
When i look back at my blog series can see
If there is one thing that stands out the most when taking the same class for the third time would be the instructors teaching style. Each and every time i get paired
Monday, March 21, 2011
Blog Entry 6 A comparison
In comparing my life to Plato’s Allegory I sympathize with the Greek philosopher when, he expresses his feeling of liberation, putting himself into the shoes of the freed prisoner. When I reflect on my life in the same manner, I'm proud seeing myself also liberated from the matrix of society. But some may wonder how far really is the extent of my liberation?
I remember as a child envisioning the world as colorful, vibrant place filled with Santa Claus and Easter bunnies. To me the world was my safe little haven. But as I matured in age as well as thought I began to question my surroundings. I found myself wondering why this, and why that and simple yes and no wasn't enough to quell my curiosity. The truth came to me in waves first the matrix, a fantasic movie staring Keanu Reves then 911. we all remeber out a frighting event that was but for some reason I wasen't buying the report givinen to us by the 911 comission I felt as if i needed to dig deeper to unravel a far more serious plot.
I remember as a child envisioning the world as colorful, vibrant place filled with Santa Claus and Easter bunnies. To me the world was my safe little haven. But as I matured in age as well as thought I began to question my surroundings. I found myself wondering why this, and why that and simple yes and no wasn't enough to quell my curiosity. The truth came to me in waves first the matrix, a fantasic movie staring Keanu Reves then 911. we all remeber out a frighting event that was but for some reason I wasen't buying the report givinen to us by the 911 comission I felt as if i needed to dig deeper to unravel a far more serious plot.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Blog Entry 5: Summary of "The Allegory Of The Cave"
The Allegory Of The Cave
Plato states that slaves who have been chained up in an underground cave all their lives, can only adapt to their environment, which in this case are shadows and echoes of unfamiliar objects. When a former prisoner is released, He discovers a new world beyond the realms of the cave. Filled with joy and excitement he feels the urge to share his new experience with the prisoners in the underground cave. But when he tries to go back, the prisoners don't recognize him or his voice, to them he is just another shadow of unfamiliar objects.
Plato states that slaves who have been chained up in an underground cave all their lives, can only adapt to their environment, which in this case are shadows and echoes of unfamiliar objects. When a former prisoner is released, He discovers a new world beyond the realms of the cave. Filled with joy and excitement he feels the urge to share his new experience with the prisoners in the underground cave. But when he tries to go back, the prisoners don't recognize him or his voice, to them he is just another shadow of unfamiliar objects.
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