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What do you understand from the term "new" in New Media? Why did you decide to enroll in this course? What are your expectations from this course?

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What do you understand from the term "new" in New Media? Why did you decide to enroll in this course? What are your expectations from this course?

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My interpretation of “ New”  in New Media is the reliability and access to multiple web sources that an individual can retain any information. Furthermore, that individual can digest, interpret, and convey their findings towards other people. However, with new media, due to the advancement in technology and communication, it can spark interactivity and that can potentially lead to conflict as many different opinions are arised. When individuals are presented with various opinions on some media outlet, it is hard to decide who/what to side with and that can lead to controversy and imminent conflict. I feel you can see examples of this can be seen with reddit posts and how if someone says this particular course is difficult but someone else says it's easy, it sways the person ultimately leading to confusion and annoyance as to whether taking that course will be a good fit for you. On the contrary, there are positives of new media. Topics such as protests, wars, poverty can be a positive aspect in our day to day lives in regards to helping spread awareness of devastating crises. Examples such as the war in Gaza has made a huge impact on the Islamic Community and for me personally l have seen protests and the promotion of this crisis all around calgary and even the University of Calgary Campus which is pretty amazing. It just goes to show you that the promotion of these events can help spread word and bring awareness to people all around the world. With regards to enrolling into this course, I want to actually see what impacts media has on my day to day life. With me personally, media plays a big part in my life especially when it comes to sports. However there is always bias and can sometimes lead me to believing certain things when they aren’t necessarily true and this also applies with my general life when seeing advertisements/campaigns and it makes me think in different perspectives. In Coms 203, I expect to learn to identify and articulate past and present social factors that influence the development of new media and how that plays a significant role on my perceptions of global events.

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To What Extent is Privacy a Concern for you as a User of Communications Technology and New Media? How has privacy as a concern changed over time?

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To What Extent is Privacy a Concern for you as a User of Communications Technology and New Media? How has privacy as a concern changed over time?

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I think privacy is a mild concern in my life only because the possibility of revealing information to other people is definitely more possible nowadays than before because of the advancement of technology and connections all over the world. This can be achieved through the likes of getting into contact with people you know and getting private information from someone else. Therefore, that feeling of consent is thrown out the window as people have the freedom to practically do what they want. However, due to advancements in IT and general technology, we see the confidentiality of user information such as bank details, addresses, and passports, as those are stored in a database in that only accounts and professional individuals can access. Thus, that gives more comfort knowing that my information is in the hands of accredited individuals who for legal reasons cannot reveal information to other people. In regards to how privacy changed over time, l definitely think there is some concern regarding giving personal information to others. For example; when filling out job applications where it tells the user to give their date of birth to home address to phone numbers , there is a lot of trust that is to be put into other people and that can be slightly unsettling. Platforms such as Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, and many more are great examples of how your information can be spread but l find in this day and age, you are obligated to put yourself out there just due to the fact that we live in a digital world.

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What has been some of the hype about new media, in terms of the expectation that it can change everything, typically for the better? What has been some of the counter-hype?

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What has been some of the hype about new media, in terms of the expectation that it can change everything, typically for the better? What has been some of the counter-hype?

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The hype regarding new media is how it would amplify marginalized communities helping to provide a platform fostering social change. Thus, we see the likes of minority groups and LGBTQ+ communities are being more widely known all around the world. Another topic on the hype of new media is that there is global connectivity where internet and social media have helped to bridge people all across the world fostering collaboration. Furthermore, it helps to promote business opportunities, non profit organizations, and general connectivity amongst others. Along the lines of global connectivity, platforms and media allowed for individuals to access and share knowledge freely. Thus, the rise of various media platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Instagram etc.. allows for people to participate in public discourse. However, some of the counter hype towards new media is through the likes of the digital divide in that media was not distributed equally. Thus the access to limited resources lead to social exclusion, educational disadvantage, and economic disadvantages(e.g. Job Opportunities ). Another example of counter-hype would be regarding privacy concerns. With the likes of widespread information found across the internet, the lack of consent can be a big issue with regards to leaking people's profiles and personal details online. The last point l want to bring up regarding counter-hype in new media is the addiction and mental health issues that arise on a day-to-day basis. Thus, the excessive use of new media particularly platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat have caused anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem contributing to the long-term impact of well-being.

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What are your thoughts on the debate whether dependence on mobile devices (and other media technologies) has resulted in an unhealthy relationship with these technologies. Give an example to support in support of your arguement.

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What are your thoughts on the debate whether dependence on mobile devices (and other media technologies) has resulted in an unhealthy relationship with these technologies. Give an example to support in support of your arguement.

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I think the dependence on mobile devices has generally caused unhealthy relationships with the new technology that is used one a day to day basis. Reason being is since we live in such a digital world, we can’t not look a device to help make us feel content. In other words, we see that if we’re not interacting with our phones, we must use another device to cure our boredom of the temporary ‘‘lack’’ of screen time. Furthermore, due to the digital world, we rarely keep track of everything on a piece of paper, so it is kept on some device for us to remember which is definitely a good thing in regards to security and privacy, however, it deteriorates our mind capacity of storing information that we should know thus bringing up the point about dependency. This brings up the topic of Chat GPT and how are minds are so inclined to use it on a day to day basis instead of figuring out things by ourself. Thus, it causes an addiction as thus it creates an unhealthy relationship with the app in that you’re not utilizing your full capability to solve problems. I do want to say though, utilizing technology is not a bad thing, but there must be a certain limit as to how much you are using so you further develop your own personal skills and not waste it on AI which can solve certain things for you and whatnot. Using AI should help making process more efficient but they shouldn’t take over your life in regards to limiting your knowledge.

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ALDRIDGE AND COLLEAGUES(2002). Distinguish among 3 main types of social capital. Discuss these, identify examples of these in your own work and life, and consider the implications for you ( and others). 

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ALDRIDGE AND COLLEAGUES(2002). Distinguish among 3 main types of social capital. Discuss these, identify examples of these in your own work and life, and consider the implications for you ( and others). 

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The first type of social capital is bonding social capital, which brings a sense of community among individuals. Through the likes of family and local/ethnic communities, bonding social capital is very prominent in our day-to-day lives. Examples that I see throughout my daily life include donating to homeless shelters to ensure people are not starving and protests where people come together and unite to spread the message that we are not so different from one another. Personal examples that I have include my close friendships; it is a privilege to see my friends every day. Furthermore, in life, you start to feel much more grateful for the friends and family that you have, and they must not be taken for granted.

The next type of social capital is bridging social capital, where people from different social, ethnic, economic, and ideological backgrounds form slightly weaker relationships than those in bonding social capital (almost foreign-like, you could say). Examples that I have come across include my workplace, where people come from different places all around the world as we now live in a much more diverse society. This can spur professional relationships with them, as you don't see them as near and dear to your heart as close friends and family. However, though you may not like everyone, you must respect them, as it makes the world a lot more complicated if you can't develop a formal and/or professional relationship with that person.

The last type of social capital is linking social capital. Linking social capital refers to the connections between those with differing levels of power and/or social status. Examples that I see of this can be taken from a professional standpoint; for instance, your manager is superior to you in terms of power and how they want to run the business, and you have to comply with their demands. Thus, you see them more as an acquaintance rather than personal friends because of their higher status. On the opposite side of the spectrum, but still in correlation to linking social capital, is how friend groups can come from different strata regarding wealth. Personally, in my friend group, there are friends who come from many different classes, but that doesn't mean I judge them based on a financial front. It is their morals, values, respect, and kindness that I appreciate the most when considering a close and personal friend.

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How do you think advancements in Artificial Intelligence will transform the creative industries, and what are the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into fields such as art, music, film, and industry?

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How do you think advancements in Artificial Intelligence will transform the creative industries, and what are the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into fields such as art, music, film, and industry?

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I think artificial intelligence has honestly limited our way of thinking in that our minds are so dependent on getting answers immediately nowadays, thus limiting our capacity to think and go beyond what we are capable of. That being said, through the advancements in technology in AI, I feel as though creative industries will be seen as products instead of creative art. Moreover, in regards to creative industries, there are definitely pros when considering the implementation of AI, and that is through making simple, repetitive tasks such as resizing images, creating social media posts, and general touchups easier to manage in fields such as art, music, film, and industry. The downside of this is that it's not coming completely from the raw version of human thinking where AI is taking over in those regards. In other words, if the final product is not a result of human effort and inspiration, it raises flags about the authenticity and originality of the person who created it. Thus, the perception of creativity could shift, making audiences question the extent of AI's contributions to the final product. Moreover, while AI can make processes more efficient and add a unique spin to creative industries in terms of technological advancement, it challenges the notion of the authenticity of creative industries through the likes of art, music, and film. Therefore, I feel like creative industries will somewhat lose their credibility in terms of the final polished product, knowing that advancement in AI is so common nowadays. This makes the line between human and AI contributions increasingly blurred.

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What are the 3 main takeaways of the Noam Chomsky - The Propaganda Model 

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What are the 3 main takeaways of the Noam Chomsky - The Propaganda Model 

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The first area of interest I want to talk about is Media Ownership and Profit Motives. Since large corporations own most media companies, profit is key to their success. Many of these corporations want to make money, so they focus on creating stories that attract more audiences. Thus, the media often avoids stories that could potentially upset its owners to maintain a good name for themselves. However, bystanders won't receive the full picture regarding news because of this bias, potentially creating distrust with various media sources. Furthermore, this dramatization bias means that the media often makes situations seem worse or more biased than they are, ultimately tricking viewers, which can be a media marketing strategy.

The second takeaway I want to highlight from this video is the reliance on government and corporate sources. Media is heavily dependent on government officials and corporations as they are deemed credible and authoritative, but this dependency can be skewed. These "big names" ultimately marginalize many opinions and thoughts conceived every day, reinforcing the status quo.

Very briefly, the third takeaway l want to talk about is the flak and how it serves as a powerful tool to discipline the media, discouraging them from publishing controversial content. Moreover, large corporations and news outlets want to keep their audience in good hands and ensure they comply with their interests. Furthermore, this will establish more credibility and accountability with big corporations so they still maintain a name for themselves in the current day-to-day society.

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Try to discover the country of origin of the product you are using right now, such as your laptop, clothing, backpack, apps on your phone, etc.. Try to account for raw materials and multiple points of origin for complex items with embedded components, as discussed in Naomi Klein's video. Identify how much -- if anything -- is "made in Canada." What do your conclusions suggest about Canada's role in the knowledge economy?

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Try to discover the country of origin of the product you are using right now, such as your laptop, clothing, backpack, apps on your phone, etc.. Try to account for raw materials and multiple points of origin for complex items with embedded components, as discussed in Naomi Klein's video. Identify how much -- if anything -- is "made in Canada." What do your conclusions suggest about Canada's role in the knowledge economy?

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I’ve always noticed clothing is mostly manufactured in either Bangladesh or China. I’ve also noticed that with technology as well. Currently, l am using a laptop, as in most others used today, the product's country of origin does not inform me about where most of the value addition took place. It just feels like there is no connection to the product you are buying without knowing how it got to this very place. Even regarding my suits, while the design is still done in Japan, the dress is manufactured in China, Vietnam, or Bangladesh and is made using cotton, a significant part of which is obtained from the United States, India, or China. Even with Canadian brands like running shoes. The design occurs in Canada, while production takes place in China, and raw materials are sourced internationally. I have also seen apps on my phone like Facebook and WhatsApp that are developed in the United States, Spotify in Sweden, and TikTok in China, with servers distributed globally. We see that very few products are actually "made in Canada,". In other words, l see Canada's contribution is mainly in the design, development, and innovation of these products. It speaks to Canada's strengths in education and research and in the development of technology and innovation to support the knowledge economy. Canada's function in the global supply chain demonstrates the nation's positioning in high-value, intellectual property-based rather than traditional manufacturing. To further strengthen its position in the knowledge economy, Canada should continue to invest in education, research and development, and continued support for tech start-ups and creative industries in order to ensure its place as a dominant player in the global innovation landscape.

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Look at the CRTC website, noting the most recent decisions relating to new media. Pick a recent decision that has general applicability (e.g., net neutrality or ISPs as carriers versus broadcasters) and consider how it fits with the concepts and analyses in this chapter. Does the approach of the commission or the tone of the decisions match with the views of this text? Does it match your own views?

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Look at the CRTC website, noting the most recent decisions relating to new media. Pick a recent decision that has general applicability (e.g., net neutrality or ISPs as carriers versus broadcasters) and consider how it fits with the concepts and analyses in this chapter. Does the approach of the commission or the tone of the decisions match with the views of this text? Does it match your own views?

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The CRTC protects Canadians with respect to quality and affordable cell phone services. This comes in the form of things such as the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules and the National Do Not Call List; among the many others, this also includes the working aspects of the providers of these services, thus showcasing the improvement of network reliability, tariff approval, and fostering competition. This allows the CRTC to encourage competition for Canadians to have a choice of innovative and affordable service offers.  This chimes well with the precepts that are covered by "Internet Law, Policy, and Governance" (COMS 203 Lecture Notes) and emphasizes the importance of a judicious mix of regulations and market-driven mechanisms that would respond to realities in the contemporary telecommunication environment. The role of regulatory bodies, such as the CRTC, in ensuring telecommunications and, by extension, services are accessible, reliable, and fair to all Canadians, in keeping with the ideal of equitable access and governance, is also encapsulated in this approach. This shows a strategic outcome of the competition and consumer protection of the CRTC, as well as fair access and regulatory challenges that will go with internet changes over time. Thus, In my perspective, the role of the CRTC as a forward-looking regulator of the telecommunications industry is important because it works toward the continued quality of service provision and access, making sure to uphold the rights of the consumer. This, of course, shows that the governance model is all-encompassing and why it is a point that needs to be dealt with. Thus, technological advances add to an equal quality of life for all Canadians and foster an outgoing telecommunication space.

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In today's video Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche's the Danger of a Single Story we explored the dangers of hearing only one side of a story media including films TV shows and news often portray a single perspective which can lead to misunderstandings and reinforced stereotypes. if there is a story pertaining to you, provide examples of personal experience What can be done to ensure more balanced storytelling in Media?

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In today's video Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche's the Danger of a Single Story we explored the dangers of hearing only one side of a story media including films TV shows and news often portray a single perspective which can lead to misunderstandings and reinforced stereotypes. if there is a story pertaining to you, provide examples of personal experience What can be done to ensure more balanced storytelling in Media?

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I think we see how powerful western media is and how it has dominated the whole world in terms of inheritance and how confirmation bias is at the forefront of the world. Moreover, when certain standards are not “achieved”, people start to compare and draw biases towards what they have already and assume that what they have seen is more “correct”. An example of this would be the likes of Top Gun and how it was such a big hit global-wide such that if any film were to try to compete with it, western media would ultimately dispute it and not give it any credibility although that is not what those intentions are. With the recent Bollywood film “Fighter” starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, media instantly started to compare it to top gun because it was essentially trying to “copy” top-gun even though the storyline was different. Furthermore, they just want Western culture to be at the forefront of everything and not allow different cultures all around the world to be “better” than them when they are just trying to take inspiration from other films. Furthermore, what l think that Western media needs to perceive things moving forward is to allow for diversity and open up to many industries and cultures worldwide in that we can’t live life like this forever and have one “dominant” media in this world. Western media need to be objective and honest when viewing other cultures that do not pertain to them and not be so subjective and go into what's called an "echo chamber". We can also see this through the likes of news coverage and that western media makes situations seem worse than it already is showcasing dramatization bias towards certain countries. For example, when news articles say that “the Middle East is under a terrorist attack”, it really shows a discrepancy in the journalists that write these articles and what is actually happening in the country itself. Furthermore, it showcases that if a certain part of a country is being affected, the “whole” country is affected. Thus, to compensate for the lack of credibility and accountability, if journalists continue to post this, we ultimately must get rid of them and replace them with credited and trustworthy journalists who are telling the truth. If we don’t do this, it puts a bad reputation on the country and it’s overall perception from worldwide and we should take serious action now.

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How does this documentary tie into any of the concepts you have learned this term in COMS 203?

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How does this documentary tie into any of the concepts you have learned this term in COMS 203?

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This documentary was a very good watch! I really enjoyed it as it struck a personal connection with me as l am also an active user of social media. The key point l have taken away from it was the fact that people are often behind who they are and that they can't show their true selves and that is all due to the impact of new media and how it has taken over our live completely. I think this concept ties beautifully with the concept of Web 2.0 and how global connectivity and the technological surge in regards to new phones and whatnot with the add-ons such as different types of media such as; Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook have really masked people's personality. Furthermore, I believe that nowadays, you feel like you are making friends with basically a new person every day in who they are not really your "friend" per say, as they just add to your following but don't often associate with them whatsoever. It's only for the human guilt trip that you feel like you have more friends than you really have. This video also ties into the concept of "New Media" in general as we see apps such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram really chewing up so much time of our lives causing heavy addiction and as how they quoted in the video " brain-rot" where your seamlessly going through videos that has ultimately no impact on your future and will return nothing back to you. In other words, you won't gain any benefit. Lastly, the video also ties in with the concept of self-serving bias and the echo chamber where due to the attachment of phones, we have a lack of trust in other people and we are not open to accepting other people's thoughts and opinions. Therefore, you’re alluded to only saying things that you “believe” in and ultimately getting emotional because of the fact that not everything you see is always true and people disagree with you. Thus, addiction to phones has become a big problem nowadays as you just want to escape reality temporarily but not for long as people use it as a way to cope with their biased thoughts. On that note, thank you Anurag for being my instructor for this course. I really did enjoy it and l learned quite a lot. :)