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Social & Psychological Effects of Communication Technology

COMM 298 / 398 Fall 2021

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Final Paper Summary – Grayson Begier

December 11, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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11/18 – The Atlantic’s Facebook Papers: ‘History Will Not Judge Us Kindly’ – Grayson Begier

November 17, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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11/16 – The Daily We: Is the Internet really a blessing for democracy? – Grayson Begier

November 16, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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11/9 – Online Social Networks and Global Women’s Empowerment – Grayson Begier

November 9, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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11/4 – COVID-19 vs. Social Isolation: the Impact Technology can have on Communities, Social Connections and Citizens – Grayson Begier

November 4, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/28 – #LikeMinded – Grayson Begier

October 28, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/26 – Standardizing Ethical Design for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems – Grayson Begier

October 25, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/21 – Orphan Risks: Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot Raises Serious Concerns – But Probably Not the Ones You Think – Grayson Begier

October 20, 2021 gbb222Entries

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.[…]

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10/19 – How tech and social media are making us feel lonelier than ever – Grayson Begier

October 19, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/14 – Midterm Project – Grayson Begier

October 13, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/7 – Digital Fame and Fortune in the Age of Social Media – Grayson Begier

October 7, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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10/5 – “he Benefits of Facebook ‘‘Friends:’’ Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites – Grayson Begier

October 5, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/30 – Robot-Mediated Communication – Grayson Begier

September 29, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/28 – eSports – Grayson Begier

September 28, 2021 gbb222Entries

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.[…]

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9/23 – Users Like You? – Grayson Begier

September 22, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/21 – Toward a Theoretical Framework of Relational Maintenance in Computer-Mediated Communication – Grayson Begier

September 19, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/16 – Rich Media, Poor Media – Grayson Begier

September 16, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/14 – How Does Gamification Improve User Experience? – Grayson Begier

September 13, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/9 – Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text? – Grayson Begier

September 9, 2021 gbb222Entries

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).[…]

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9/7 – Being Human: Human Computer Interaction in the Year 2020 – Grayson Begier

September 6, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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9/2 – Interactivity: A Concept Explication – Grayson Begier

September 1, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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8/31 – Technology, Culture, and the World Cup – Grayson Begier

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 gbb222Entries

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[…]

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