As technology rapidly transforms the world, it cements itself into our daily lives. Yet, it’s almost impossible to keep up with the world without an internet connection. The emergence of technology revolutionized and reshaped the[…]

In The Atlantic’s article, Facebook Papers: ‘History Will Not Judge Us Kindly,’ LaFrance discusses the events leading up to January 6th and the influence of Facebook over the span of the presidential election. LaFrance said[…]

In The Daily We: Is the Internet really a blessing for democracy?, Sunstein asks the question “is the Internet a wonderful development for democracy?” He argues both views by saying yes, you can find loads[…]

In Online Social Networks and Global Women’s Empowerment, Buskens analyzes the impact of social media platforms, like Facebook, on the empowerment of women. She discusses the issues women are facing on these platforms and how[…]

In COVID-19 vs. Social Isolation: the Impact Technology can have on Communities, Social Connections and Citizens, Marston and his colleagues argue the benefits of technology in times of crisis and how technology can keep communities[…]

In #LikeMinded, various authors discuss the impact of social media on people’s mental health and how social media can shape users’ depression. The series includes articles that show how users manage their depression with the[…]

In Standardizing Ethical Design for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, Bryson discusses the evolution and future of AI in our society. First, she defines AI and the characteristics of intelligence which include, the capacity to[…]

In Orphan Risks: Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot Raises Serious Concerns – But Probably Not the Ones You Think, Maynard discusses the ‘orphan risks’ of Tesla’s Bot and the concerns raised from Elon Musk’s latest innovation.[…]

In How tech and social media are making us feel lonelier than ever, Katz explains how the use of technology and social media pushes our society to feel lonelier than before. She discusses how people[…]

For my midterm project, I focused on Apple’s line of Apple Watches. The Apple Watch is an extension of the iPhone where users connect their watch to their iPhone to perform the same tasks, but[…]

In Digital Fame and Fortune in the Age of Social Media, Gomez discusses the differences between celebrities, and the different types of celebrities. Gomez goes into depth about the new world of influencers and how[…]

In The Benefits of Facebook ‘‘Friends:’’ Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites, the study addresses the power of Facebook and its impact on the communities within the platform. Specifically, the[…]

In Robot-Mediated Communication, Herring argues the need for a new framework to guide future study of telepresence robot-mediated discourse and language use. In this study, Herring discusses robot-mediated communication (RMC) and its purpose, the technological[…]

In the Netflix series Explained eSports, the narrator introduces the phenomenon of eSports and its impact on our society today. As our world is more familiar with physical/in-person sports, the world of eSports is booming.[…]

In Users Like You? Theorizing Agency in User-Generated Content, van Dijck urges readers to recognize the switch from ‘users’ to ‘producers’ or ‘co-creators’ we see on user-generated content platforms. He explores the meaning of user[…]

In Toward a Theoretical Framework of Relational Maintenance in Computer-Mediated Communication, Mason and Carr argue the need for theoretical frameworks to advance the study of interpersonal relational maintenance in computer-mediated communication (CMC). To satisfy this[…]

In Rich Media, Poor Media: The Impact of Audio/Video vs. Text/Picture Testimonial Ads on Browsers’ Evaluations of Commercial Web Sites and Online Product, Appiah argues that online users hold “rich media” sites with audio and[…]

In How Does Gamification Improve User Experience?, Hsu and Chen argue that user experience plays a critical role in influencing users’ perceptions of benefits, values, and brand identity. Hsu and Chen research the consequences of[…]

In Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text?, Harbeck discusses whether live internet vernacular English will replace spoken English. Harbeck supports this hypothetical by introducing the many different aspects to live internet vernacular English (Live).[…]

In Section 2 of Being Human: Human Computer Interaction in the Year 2020, Harper reflects on the major ways our interactions with technology are changing and the impact of these transformations on society. The five[…]

In Interactivity: A Concept Explication, Kiousis argues that the ongoing influx of new communication technologies has redefined, reworked, and reinvented many traditional concepts in mass communications. Kiousis begins his project by providing a general background[…]

In Technology, Culture, and the World Cup, Vigo discusses the impact technology has on us individually as well as a society. Specifically, Vigo argues that technological advancement has the power to negatively impact the culture[…]