Blog #9
Prompt:
Essentially, Dan Ariely makes the argument that our choices are not our own; the form of the question influences the answer we believe we create. How can you relate this to the theme of this course? What are the everyday implications of such an argument? Can language really be so powerful?
Response:
This very idea can relate to specific topics of the podcast that we are working on right now. For example, if one of the topics was how we present ourselves on a social media website, we would analyze how someone might present themselves differently on each different site. We aren't necessarily making this decision consciously, but on how we want to be perceived on each of those sites based on who our friends and followers are. The every day implications can be that we are influenced all the time by what is happening around us. Language can be so powerful because it impacts the way that people think and behave.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Blog #8
Prompt:
NPR voice is appealing because it makes things seem less scripted, which in turn makes it seem more trustworthy. What's the relationship here? Why do people seem more trustworthy and "real" if they design their speaking to seem un-designed? Why? Does knowing that this might be a conscious choice erode their ethos? Do you think people do this in everyday interactions? Do you do it? Have you ever paused and hesitated to give the effect of spontaneity? Why did you do that?
Response:
People seem more trustworthy when they design their speaking to seem unrehearsed because it gives off the idea that an actual, intimate conversation. It makes the conversation seem spontaneous and containing current and real emotions. This might erode their ethos because because it gives off the impression that the conversation has to be practiced and isn't important. I do think that people do this in everyday interactions, however, I do not because I do not plan out what I am going to say in a normal conversation.
Prompt:
NPR voice is appealing because it makes things seem less scripted, which in turn makes it seem more trustworthy. What's the relationship here? Why do people seem more trustworthy and "real" if they design their speaking to seem un-designed? Why? Does knowing that this might be a conscious choice erode their ethos? Do you think people do this in everyday interactions? Do you do it? Have you ever paused and hesitated to give the effect of spontaneity? Why did you do that?
Response:
People seem more trustworthy when they design their speaking to seem unrehearsed because it gives off the idea that an actual, intimate conversation. It makes the conversation seem spontaneous and containing current and real emotions. This might erode their ethos because because it gives off the impression that the conversation has to be practiced and isn't important. I do think that people do this in everyday interactions, however, I do not because I do not plan out what I am going to say in a normal conversation.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Blog #7
Prompt:
After listening to the selection on upspeak and vocal fry, what kinds of vocal patterns do you display and what effects do you think these patterns have on the way other people perceive you? Is that fair? Are you able, or do you already, shift the way you speak depending on whom you're speaking to? How so?
Response:
Some vocal patterns that I have are that I have a deep and loud voice. I feel that these patterns are perceived differently by different people. Some people are annoyed with my voice because I can't speak quietly. However, on the other hand, I do get taken more seriously and gain more attention from people due to the fact my voice is deep and loud. I think that this can be unfair at times because those people that are annoyed with how loud my voice is do not realize that it is hard for me to speak at a lower volume. I do shift the way that I speak depending on who I'm speaking to. For example, I try to speak with a gentler tone to my girlfriend, women, children and the such, but tend to use a deeper tone and louder volume with men.
Prompt:
After listening to the selection on upspeak and vocal fry, what kinds of vocal patterns do you display and what effects do you think these patterns have on the way other people perceive you? Is that fair? Are you able, or do you already, shift the way you speak depending on whom you're speaking to? How so?
Response:
Some vocal patterns that I have are that I have a deep and loud voice. I feel that these patterns are perceived differently by different people. Some people are annoyed with my voice because I can't speak quietly. However, on the other hand, I do get taken more seriously and gain more attention from people due to the fact my voice is deep and loud. I think that this can be unfair at times because those people that are annoyed with how loud my voice is do not realize that it is hard for me to speak at a lower volume. I do shift the way that I speak depending on who I'm speaking to. For example, I try to speak with a gentler tone to my girlfriend, women, children and the such, but tend to use a deeper tone and louder volume with men.
Blog #6
Prompt:
Prompt:
After listening to the selected podcasts, pick a question(s) that speaks to you.
Does social media makes us less social? Why or why not?
Are "robotic/cyborg" relationships REAL relationships? Why/why not?
Will robots make us more human? Does freeing up our ability to do leisurely human things create more space for our humanity or is it redefining what it means to be human altogether?
How do you think robots will recreate new media in the future? Will we be able to engage with others through a robot-proxy? Can we interact in physical spaces using virtually controlled robots? What are the ethical implications? Will robots just be extensions of humans?
How could the proliferation of robots erode human values, dignity, morals, etc.?
How is it that words and stories told about something affect the reality people create about that thing (the success of weird mash-up foods)? Why are we so susceptible to narratives? What are the ethical implications of knowing how to seduce people through words?
Response:
I believe that social media makes us less social. I think that it makes us less social because we are constantly distracted by our phones and the such without even being aware of it. Our phones makes us want to be connected and a part of other situations that are occurring even though that we are not present. And while we attempt to make these connections, we unknowingly isolate ourselves from the situations and people that we are with at that current moment.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Blog #5
Prompt:
Using what you learned from The Curious Researcher Ch.2, pick two websites from below and evaluate their credibility in two separate paragraphs. Look for authorship, bias, sources, slant, funding, alliances, etc.
Response:
In the "Daily Kos" link, credibility can be evaluated pretty easily. For starts, the author doesn't just have one article, he has quite a few. Also, the author is pretty unbiased. He doesn't take sides but rather just talks about what is happening and not just about how he feels on what happened.
On the other hand, the "Pharyngula" link might not be as credible. Right away you notice the author's profile picture. It is a shirtless cartoon that is not very professional. Another thing that is very noticeable is the author's style of writing. His writing is not very professional either. The language that he uses is too casual for the writings to be taken seriously.
Prompt:
Using what you learned from The Curious Researcher Ch.2, pick two websites from below and evaluate their credibility in two separate paragraphs. Look for authorship, bias, sources, slant, funding, alliances, etc.
Response:
In the "Daily Kos" link, credibility can be evaluated pretty easily. For starts, the author doesn't just have one article, he has quite a few. Also, the author is pretty unbiased. He doesn't take sides but rather just talks about what is happening and not just about how he feels on what happened.
On the other hand, the "Pharyngula" link might not be as credible. Right away you notice the author's profile picture. It is a shirtless cartoon that is not very professional. Another thing that is very noticeable is the author's style of writing. His writing is not very professional either. The language that he uses is too casual for the writings to be taken seriously.
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