More Facebook, more self-esteem?

Read the article.  Do you think what the researches found is generally true? Why or why not?  How many hours a week do you spend on Facebook or other similar networking sites? Do you feel that these hours benifit your self-esteem? Do you often feel better abou yourself after you've read something nice someone wrote on your wall or relived a fun moment in pictures? Share your thoughts.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/03/01/facebook.self.esteem/index.html?iref=NS1

Cracking the code

The following article focuses on encryption and what is involved.  First of all, what do you know about encryption and what comes to mind when you hear the word "encryption"?  Also, read the article and share your opinions.  Do you think Fricosu should be forced to provide an unecrypted hard drive to prosectors? What further legal implications do you see this ruling having?


http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/24/tech/web/judge-defendant-decrypt-laptop/index.html

iPad apps the new standard textbook?

After watching the video and reading the following articles what are you initial thoughts about the transition Apple is proposing to move away from standard 10 pound textbooks to iBooks that can be read, stored, and used like a normal textbook however incorperate the convienience of the iPad.  How do you think this evolution would affect not only the classroom setting but also society in general?  Also, are you in favor of the proposed idea?

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/tech/mobile/apple-ibooks-2/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/tech/mobile/apple-ibooks-2/index.html

Wikipedia Black Out

Wikipedia is currently taking part in a 24-hour black out to protest the proposed anit-piracy laws that are being considered by the Senate.  Try visiting http://www.wikipedia.com/ what do you find? Read this notice as well as the interview narticle on CNN pertaining to this topic and summarize what you understand about this topic.  There is no right answer so just share your thoughts! Also, which side do you support?  Do you regularly use Wikipedia?  What are you thoughts on anti-privacy laws in general?  Finally, what do you think a protest like this does to our society and what do you think the long term effects of this way of thinking will be to our society?

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/17/tech/web/wikipedia-sopa-blackout-qa/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

The first post! :)

Welcome to Social Implications of Technology the Spring 2012 edition.  Find a news article that interests you.  If you're having trouble thinking of where to start feel free to google a topic that interests you or stop by cnn.com, yahoo.com, or any other news outlet that crosses your mind! Copy and paste the link to the article you found as a reply to this blog.  Also, have you ever blogged before and what do you think of blogging? Welcome to our class, hope you have a great semester!