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September 23, 2014George Leave a Comment

Anna has some similar ideas to me on the topic of neutrality. Nothing exists abstractly by itself, therefore technology can’t exist without users. It’s still there without users, but it’s existence is void. Giorgia contends that no technology can ever be… Continue Reading →

Misc neutrality, opinions, technological determinism, thoughts

Up2date

September 10, 2014George Leave a Comment

Ellen keeping me in the loop on what I missed in yesterday’s symposium. I completely agree with her opinion on Cloud and it’s myriad of security issues. Blame the hacker, not the victim. Louis provides incredible insight into cultural determinism and… Continue Reading →

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What Everyone’s Talking About

September 8, 2014George Leave a Comment

I’ve spent the past half hour or so reading other students’ blogs and have come across a number of interesting posts. Here are a few of my favourites: Karlee linked out to an informative article on how to identify and… Continue Reading →

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Networked Revolution

August 19, 2014George Leave a Comment

A recent break out of riots in Ferguson ensued the Police shooting of an un-armed black teenager. Subsequently, three teenagers in Georgia designed a smartphone app, “Five-O”, which allows users to track police brutality. Anyone has the ability to now… Continue Reading →

Misc app, injustice, networked, police brutality, revolution

Embedded Video

August 5, 2014George Leave a Comment

Here’s me embedding a video from my Instagram on to my blog. Enjoy:

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What’s Mine is Mine (And Yours… Sometimes)

July 31, 2014George Leave a Comment

No matter how many simplified five minute videos on the subject of creative commons – explained using “cool” digitalised graphics and animation and soundtracked to easily digestible Muzak or Fat Boy Slim aimed at “young people” – I watch, I… Continue Reading →

Misc, Questions, Readings copyright, creative commons, instagram, readings, tumblr

Goodreads

July 28, 2014George Leave a Comment

  Anyone else have a Goodreads profile? Add me if you do.. I only have one friend.

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Habitual Blogging

July 28, 2014George Leave a Comment

I’m finding it quite difficult to get into the habit of regularly updating my blog. At the moment, it still feels like a hurdle in order to pass this subject. I really hope I can become habitual in my updates… Continue Reading →

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