Video Claim: Connect Online to Collaborate Offline

We need to use the new media and technology at our disposal to connect online in order to collaborate offline.

Social Proof for Crowdfunding Project

I posted this on my facebook page, and though I've had several "likes", the only comments are as follows.

Amber Hunter What opportunity?

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 Jon McEwan 💯💯💯 10/10 would watch again

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And that's after asking for thoughts. So I bounced the idea off of some friends in the Social Innovation Leadership Council, and they thought it was interesting. That's a crowd, however, that's more likely to be interested in the topic. So I'm going to try to get some more feedback from people who might not be so naturally interested. I also need to work better on a claim that could actually be an argument, as it currently is not very controversial.

Dialectical Thinking - Video Claim

So I have not got specific feedback on my video yet besides "likes," but I have been sharing my last blog post and getting lots of feedback! I have not had anyone directly disagree with my argument yet unfortunately, but I have had people talk about how the idea I am proposing has limits and exceptions, which I feel makes it discussable and interesting enough that I feel I can keep moving forward with it.

Everyone so far that I've talked to in person has stated that they find the topic interesting and thought-provoking. So far the groups I have consulted I would categorize as "homies" and "peers." I want to strengthen the "punch" of my argument by better outlining consequences of success or failure.

Sprezzatura through Social Media

Do we not see sprezzatura often in our day because people are acting fake, or putting on a face that isn't their own? What do you think?

Digital Devices - Let's Break Down the Barrier

It was very interesting to try and get the views of the negative impacts of computer use from people using the computer to look at my posts on facebook. This is an interesting concept because the people that will see my post are those that do use the computer more frequently. I am eagerly awaiting their responses.
I did get social feed back from a few peers. It was interesting to see that some of my peers that use digital devices the most are those that agree with me the most. I think this is due to the fact that they can see the negative and positive effects of digital devices on their social situations. Many gamers when asked what their hobbies are say that they play video games but also add a message of regret that they wish they would have done other things as a youth. These are the situations that we are trying to change. This is why we are making this information available, so that others can see the negative effects that digital use can have on social behavior.

Social proof: Amateurs vs. Experts

I unfortunately haven't gotten any useful feedback from my posts on social media with this video. I think this largely stems from the fact that I never post anything on my Facebook, and when I do I never get very many likes so I don't think that anybody really saw it.

Although my social media efforts ended without any gains, I talked to a few people about this idea and got some useful critiques. I discovered that with few exceptions (Such as TED talks) the experts who do great things rarely come out publicly on Social Media and present their discoveries in terms the lay-man can understand, and are thus misunderstood or completely ignored. What often happens is that the expert talks with someone else, and that person filters their content (dumbs it down) to where it's consumable by the mass media. This leads to a disconnect between the experts and the consumers of information.

Social Media: How much is it changing our perception?

I've been thinking lately about how Social Media, though it is a wonderful connection to the world, is affecting our worldview. In some ways, it makes news more accessible and we are able to stay up to date on current events. On the other hand, we almost always get snippets of information because journalists understand our short attention spans and write basic facts, and not necessarily giving us the complete dialogue. Of course, I am only referring to social media sites. How can we incorporate international news into our Facebook and Twitter feeds?

As we enter this digital age I think our worldview is being affected by the internet sites we most regularly visit, that are most likely biased. As we are recreating our identity on social media, how do we maintain personal integrity when it comes to forming opinions about the world around us?

Quidditch: Digital Collaboration is building real world relationships

I'm Jackson Berg, avid Quidditch player, and digital collaboration enthusiast.

Redefining how we define ourselves in the Digital Age: A Video Proposal

I have come to the conclusion over the past few months, through a process of discovery, that we can't and shouldn't move backwards. We are now in the Digital Age, and we're too hesitant to move forward with it because we see so many bad things about it. We're focusing in on the knots in our society and difficult things that take time to get past.

The way past this, I've come to realize, is forging a new IDENTITY. It's redefining how we define ourselves. We, as millennials, have that responsibility and that honor.

Video Presentation

I got a few comments back that have helped with my development and I am interested in their input.

"What exactly are you going to prove? How does technology affect individuality?"

"This is an interesting idea Tailor! I'm curious how you will prove your theory."

"Your claim is very much an opinion so make sure you have good supporting evidence and quotes from people who are authoritative."

Video Presentation

Putting my argument into a short video really helped me decide how to preface my topic and narrow it down. I think that'll be very beneficial in the long run. It was also good to have the practice of being comfortable in front of the camera.

Some feedback that I heard by peers:

"I'm interested to hear where your argument is going. It's hard to see how technology could be a handicap."

"It's true that technology is a part of everything. People say that we're more connected than ever, but I feel a certain disconnect when people are on their devices."

People seem to generally accept that their are disadvantages to  technology but seem unwilling to accept the idea the negative effects are equal to the positive.

Amateurs are Good Enough, if Not Better

Here is some feedback that I received from the people I shared the video with:

"I watch tutorials that are made by kids who know what they're doing, not experts, and I learn a ton. There's no need to learn from some professional."

"Everybody thinks they're an architect, but they don't realize that there is more than meets the eye when you build houses."

"I think if I became an expert, I would look back and say to myself, 'What was I thinking?'"

I had a really good conversation with a friend who sided with experts, and that really helped me see the other side of this argument. I think I might still have to refine my claim and really identify what it is that I really want to talk about.

Power Shifts: A Video Claim

Here is a short video that presents my argument. Is power shifting out of the hands of the government due to the evolution of communication in the 21st century? I am excited to hear what others think of this topic!

Privacy is a Basic Human Right

In the debate between being open and being controlled, privacy is at the root. Here is my claim as to why we should preserve privacy.

I've posted this video to both Facebook and Twitter. Here is some of the feedback. Some of it is silly, but some is valuable.

Protecting Online Identities

Identity is important to develop, maintain and protect. When in person we are careful to reveal who we are until we can trust our audience. Online, the wall between private and public is abused to threaten, endanger, and expose many innocent people. 

We have the right to have our online identities protected from all unauthorized viewers. 

While doing this little video I realized that my claim was short and sweet.

I showed this video to my family. They mentioned how my claim was short but good. They agree that cyber security is important however to what degree should it be implemented. I got the idea to mention the Apple vs. Government debate and how that can relate to protecting iphone users' phones.

If you feel like it is too short or not sweet enough please go ahead and comment below! This will only help me improve.

What does it mean to be literate?

Making this short video was really great for me! It forced me to focus and condense my argument down to bite size pieces. I'm trying to argue that the way we run our public schools today has caused us to loose a vital part of  literacy, that is communication. It is shifting our focus from creating and developing new ideas to getting passing grades on all our tests. enjoy!

Our Digital Culture and Feminism: A Video Claim

Here is my video claim about the positive influence digital media and digital culture can have on the perception and treatment of men and women all across the world. I have posted it on my Facebook profile and have included the comments and feedback I have received from my FB friends.

Social Media vs. Identity

Excuse my not so cute face in this video ... but for this post I really had to determine what my argument was! I'm excited because I feel that my argument is quite a cliffhanger, and hopefully people will be intrigued enough to continue reading.

I believe that Social media and the flow of entertaining media coming through it's platforms is taking away precious opportunities to develop a personal identity. Also, social media news feeds are filled with posts ranging from videos to photos that impose social pressure. My sister like fads that are based on random dance videos or comedic moments but hold no real substance... just fleeting moments of pleasure and a grand waste of time. 

let me know what you think! 

Tolerating Tolerance: A Video Claim

I've embedded below my video claim regarding the link I'm exploring between tolerance and radicalism:

I initially planned on sharing it via Facebook, but I ran into a rather interesting dilemma: my claim can seem rather prejudiced if not fully developed or explained. Ironically, the very idea that overly tolerant social media platforms fuel radicalism prevents itself from being circulated on these channels.

I may seem like I'm overreacting, but I can honestly see several "friends" lashing out against my claim. I realized that I was so concerned about political correctness and didn't want to appear as a bigot, that I wasn't willing to post my idea online.

Hopefully I'm not the only one that sees the irony here.

Anyways, I shared my claim with old roommates, my family, and coworkers. That way, nothing could be taken out of context. I'm still waiting on replies, and will update my post with feedback.

The Other Lost Generation: A Video Claim

We are becoming as the lost generation in that of World War I. We are not actually lost, but we are confused and wander aimlessly through an enticing digital wilderness. We are losing ourselves. This has been a pattern in history.