https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj My News Diet en-us 2022-04-04 15:08:32 UTC 2022-11-04 16:31:01 UTC hello@padlet.com 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130832076 I chose this article since the headline was eye-catching, and I've had a passive interest in the events going on in Ukraine. I checked the google news site, and this was one of the first articles to show up, and is as current as an hour ago (at the time of writing this.)

I learned that Ukraine are getting a win against Russia, driving them away from Kharkiv. Love to see it.]]> 2022-04-05 14:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130832076 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130841229 Source: CBS News
Author N/A]]> 2022-04-05 14:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130841229 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130854104 Source: CBS News
Author: Natacha Larnaud]]> 2022-04-05 14:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130854104 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130878561 With this article, I learned that young new stars have been discovered in the Tarantula Nebula.

I like space. Like, a lot. So, space stuff.]]> 2022-04-05 15:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130878561 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130883597 Source: Space.com
Author: Stefanie Waldek]]> 2022-04-05 15:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130883597 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130902868 Like I said in the last one, I really like space. And this expedition is something I'm interested in. SO. That is why I chose it. 

This article just came out 2 weeks ago, and an article on the same topic came out yesterday on GMA Network. So it's still very recent, and I've yet to see this till now. I learned that the Perseverance rover has managed to make oxygen 7 times on mars. That's not only great for this specific expedition, but great for the future of space explorations in general.]]> 2022-04-05 15:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130902868 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130909771 Source: BBC News
Author: Oria Guerin]]> 2022-04-05 15:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130909771 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130913756 Another article in relation to the ongoing turmoil going on in Ukraine.

I learned that despite the rising success that Ukraine are having against Russia with them starting to drive out forces, there are obviously still casualties present, both in the deaths of main Ukrainians, and in the release of Ukrainian prisoners and their trauma in the form of torture. ]]> 2022-04-05 15:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130913756 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130951624 Source: The Weather Channel
Author: N/A]]> 2022-04-05 15:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130951624 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130958588 I chose this since I needed to check the weather and it was the first site to show up. 

I learned the weather for the next week, kinda.]]> 2022-04-05 15:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2130958588 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131074629 Source: TechRadar
Author: Callum Bains]]> 2022-04-05 16:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131074629 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131082758 Sonic is one of my favorite franchises ever- that's no secret, especially considering my recent attempts at auditioning to voice the character in a fan project. I've been a big fan for as long as I can remember, and Sonic Frontiers is my most anticipated release of this year.

That in mind, I learned that Sonic Frontiers will be releasing November 8, 2022.]]> 2022-04-05 16:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131082758 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131086844 Source: TechRadar
Author: Rhys Wood]]> 2022-04-05 16:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131086844 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131098795 Another exciting release for this year for me, is Splatoon 3. It just released today and I've yet to purchase it. The prior game- while fun, was a bit less of a sequel and more of an expansion upon the original game. Regardless, it's great to hear good things about this new entry, and the fact that it's becoming a more fresh experience.

That in mind, I learned that the lobby experience is much improved from Splatoon 2. The in game announcements showing off the stages for the period of that day is now able to be minimized. It was a forced cut scene before, but now it's much faster to get into the game without having to slowly click through dialogue that you don't feel like reading for the 70th time.]]> 2022-04-05 17:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131098795 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131103304 Source: Creative Bloq
Author: Ian Dean]]> 2022-04-05 17:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131103304 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131194605 2022-04-05 17:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131194605 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131202965 I'm planning to get the PSVR 2 when it releases at some point, to replace my current PSVR. Staying on top of its info is just the logical step.

I learned that the PSVR 2 is a pretty good upgrade from the original PSVR.]]> 2022-04-05 18:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131202965 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131207537 Source: Engadget
Author: J. Conditt]]> 2022-04-05 18:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131207537 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131258217 The sequel to one of my favorite games of all time The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild now has a subtitle and a proper release date, so of course I'd be interested in articles regarding it.

I learned that the sequel to Breath of the Wild is called The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and is releasing May 12th 2023.]]> 2022-04-05 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2131258217 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2132731694 Source: Space.com
Author: Mike Wall]]> 2022-04-06 14:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2132731694 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2132750315 No need to explain it for a third time. I just really like space. And wanted an update on Perseverance and Ingenuity ever since the last time I checked for this assignment.

I learned that Ingenuity has had 10 more flights ever since i last checked, now having reached its 31st flight and reaching the ancient-river delta.]]> 2022-04-06 14:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2132750315 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2134798776 When it comes to just straight up news, I kind of just catch it when I catch it. But if it's something I'm actively interested in, and it crops up in my news feed, I'll stop what I''m doing to look into it before I forget.

For example, when I first saw the CNN Article by Ashley Strickland on the Perseverance Rover, I was playing something with a friend and completely stopped just to read the full article and send my friends a picture of the selfie they took, and had a small talk about it before getting back to the game. So my times of consuming news can be rather sporadic, as are a lot of things I do. But ultimately, I think I enjoy consuming news in a way like that. I don't always feel that I need to look into things on my own unless I'm doing research. So just looking at what crops up through my interests at any time of day is fine. But for the sake of clarity, I try not to indulge in anything like this in the deeper ends of the night. Emphasis on try.]]> 2022-04-07 15:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2134798776 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136468079 When at home, I typically get my news from Youtube, Twitter, and Google. On the side of google, it's usually any articles I can find on a subject, or any general information. I typically don't look into the sources of the articles which is a bad habit that I've been starting to get out of due to my time in Fake News last year. However, the articles themselves are usually CNN, Space.com, New York Times, or IGN, depending on what I'm looking at or for. I usually get news from my phone, but my browser of choice Opera GX has relevant news and both gaming and international/national news on the "GX Corner," which is the central hub of the browser. I sometimes get news there.]]> 2022-04-08 14:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136468079 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136479971 Yes and no. I get a lot of perspectives and variety of news, but that's because I try to keep an open mind and seek out these other perspectives and opinions. But I suppose for the most part, I'd say that I do. The "and no" part comes from the fact that I don't actively seek out news such as this. I ingest information as it comes to me if it isn't something that I'm researching. Only then is when I would start looking around for more information, since I'd spontaneously start to hyper-fixate on it.]]> 2022-04-08 14:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136479971 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136492314 This is important so you don''t trap yourself in a biased "news bubble." By looking into new ideas, and perspectives, and learning new things instead of being fed the same things you already know or agree with. If you're complicit in that, then I suppose it's fine. So long as you are open to new ideas or perspectives when they come to you, and you aren't hurting anyone. By all means. 

That said, I don't feel particularly affected myself, but I know for other people, it's the reason they may be mentally self-contained and ignorant to the world around them. Ignorant to the issues of the world outside their own head, and in some cases it brings about a person that needs humbling. Which is widely unfortunate.]]> 2022-04-08 15:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136492314 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136524603 Even with algorithms tailored to my interests and viewpoints, I do believes my views are mine, yes. They are created for me, sure. But they're created for me. Not anyone else. That said, how could they be anyone else's than my own? I'm the reason my news feed and consumption is the way it is, because algorithms learn from my activity and patterns. If I want to learn something new that doesn't entirely fall in line with my current interests and what I believe in, then I'm adding a new layer to said algorithms after indulging in these new things further.

One of my favorite quotes is, "The world ends with you. If you want to enjoy life, expand your world. You gotta push your horizons out as far as they'll go." and subsequently, "The world begins with you." So why should it be considered any differently because a machine is paying attention to me to create the most optimal experience for me? It's simply aiding me in my lack of expansion. I influenced it to be created in the way it is, so I can influence it to be created in a different way that expands my views. Even if searches are tailored, the internet isn't that difficult a place to navigate. You can find just about anything with a few searches in a few minutes.

Another quote that applies here is "Only by allowing strangers in, can we find new ways to be ourselves." Which can be reinterpreted into "Only by allowing new views and ideas into our minds, can we find new ways to express our own ideas and perspectives."

I feel like solely blaming the internet and algorithms for your news feed lacking in diverse content, is subconsciously admitting that you are not capable of viewing differing opinions in any other ways than if it's handed to you. Which again, that's fine if you're complacent with that. But you shouldn't go complaining about the status of your feed in that case. It's counter-intuitive and counter-productive, and shows how shallow you're willing to go for new things. As negative an opinion that may sound, it for certain is my own.]]> 2022-04-08 15:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2136524603 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2139349184 Where did I go?
To find out who's behind the information BBC News, I first looked to their about page. From there, I went to the BBC wikipedia page and checked the references tab to look at any articles written on the site.

What did I Learn?
I learned that BBC News is banned in China, and they supposedly "Can't tell the difference between a criminal and a terrorist." Also in 2010, the Director-General of BBC News admitted that there was political bias towards the left.

Am I more or less likely to trust the source?
Somewhat less likely. Not as if I always trusted it before for things like that, but surface level reporting of an event is fine. Any bias is typically a bad sign in any form of journalism so, yeah.]]> 2022-04-11 15:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2139349184 22johngonsalves https://padlet.com/22johngonsalves/1xvffv3uvmmx1jgj/wish/2170038261 Where did I go?
To find out who's behind the information at Space.com, like clockwork, I first checked the about page. I also looked into the Wiki for Space.com and the company that owns it.

What did I Learn?
I learned that Space.com was established on July 20th, 1999 in New York City. I also learned about pretty much every main staff member that works at Space.com; who they are, what they do, and when they joined. They're also owned by Future, which is a British media company that was founded in  1985.

Am I more or less likely to trust the source?
Neither. I still trust it pretty well. It's a reliable source of space centered information nevertheless. If anything, I may be more inclined to trust it now that I've looked into it more.

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