1984 Article Reactions by Katie Welsh https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu en-us 2023-05-22 13:03:02 UTC 2023-05-30 13:32:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f913.png Randi https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600085546 How Privacy Vanishes Online
As much as you think you are safe online with your passwords you really aren't. The passwords and your search history goes straight to someone else's screen. The internet is not a safe space and never will be no matter how many "restrictions" are placed. 
The author knows that there is not a way to escape someone from seeing what you search. The author is warning others about safety online.
My view on this topic is that I don't care about what the government sees on my search history. I'm not doing anything they should be worried about so.... why should I care!]]> 2023-05-22 13:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600085546 Layla Swope https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600090289 How Privacy Vanishes Online
Issue - Technology and Privacy
The issue highlighted in this article was how privacy is virtually impossible to protect online. Companies on the internet actively pay millions of dollars to further discover ways to gain their users' information. It included full name, email, social security number, sexuality, gender, and more.

The author's viewpoint was highlighting a type of concern or fear for for individual privacy. It seems like the author already believes that it is gone and listed quotes from other sources aligning with this belief. They also mentioned the importance of privacy as well as the effects of it being lost.

In my opinion, I do feel like there should be way more means of protecting identity and privacy online. I always had some idea of the lack of this, but after reading this article I became more concerned. If I'm being completely honest though, this won't change how I use the internet. I haven't had any problems yet and it's not like they'll get anything from knowing what shows or movies I watched like the section about Netflix. I also don't have money in my account so]]> 2023-05-22 13:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600090289 audri https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600099746 TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices 
issue- technology
the issue of this article is how the government banned an app that people like to use on their own personal devices. it states that TikTok will be banned brom the app store but not banned from peoples devices that have already purchesed the app. the article talkes about how TikTok could be a risk to society and to personal security. the alrticle is also staing how companies such as Apple and Google, could face fines if they allow TikTok to be downloaded in Montana. 
I think the authors viewpoint is pretty biased towards getting rid of TikTok. while the author never says their opinon all they talk about is how bad TikTok is and why its getting banned, they never mention how much people enjoy TikTok or the reasons it shouldnt be banned. with this information i cant be totally sure thats the correct point of view but that how the author makes it seem. 
in my opinion i do agree that there is chances TikTok could be a risk to personal information but i dont think anyone has enough proof for TikTok to be shut down or banned from peopls personal devices. i think every app could be a threat to personal information because the app is on your personal device that you have with you at all times so any app could just as easily be a threat. however i somewhat agree with the way theyre banning the app, i think banning it from the app store so that other people cant download it but not deleting it from peoples phone was a good way of easing into the banning of TikTok, even though i do not think it should be banned, i think they did go into it a good way. so overall in my opinion i do not think TikTok should be banned as well with any app that we have on our personal devices. ]]> 2023-05-22 13:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600099746 Alec McClure https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600101176 Exploring The Future Of Government Technology And Its Global Impact

Government/Technology

The article discusses the modernization of government technology. It discusses topics such as cloud computing, blockchain, and AI. The article discusses the positives and negatives that come with the modernization of government online infrastructure.

The author's viewpoint is very positive towards the idea of governments modernizing their legacy systems to more efficient modern alternatives. They explain how different modern technologies can improve the function of governments. They give some data on how technology can improve governments. Overall the article shows a very positive view of government modernization and the efficiency that it could bring.

I think that the modernization of government technology is a good thing. I understand that there can be some drawbacks to using newer systems. Modern systems are often prime targets for hackers which could be dangerous for certain government organizations and there are also monetary costs to updating these systems. Despite these cons I still believe that the efficiency and tools that come with modern systems outweigh the costs in most circumstances.]]> 2023-05-22 13:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600101176 Madison Kosmowski https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600104980 Forbes
"As Orwell's 1984 Turns 70 It Predicted Much Of Today's Surveillance Society"
Government, Technology, AND Privacy

The issue explained in this article is whether or not 1984 predicted the 'future' (now). 1984 had a lot of claims regarding the government and how much control they have over us. In the novel, the government is always watching and listening. This novel was also influenced by the communism during World War II, which had just recently ended when the novel was written.

The author, Kalev Leetaru, has a clear opinion on this topic, considering the title of the article. He believes that 1984 has predicted what is going on right now with technology. He states that the three countries in 1984 can be related to the major social media platforms that a majority of people are a part of. He compares the situations in 1984 to the situations in modern day life. For example, he states that in 1984, the government can just make people disappear if they commit crimes of some sort. He then mentions in modern day society how social media executives and moderators can ban people from the platforms and make it seem like they suddenly "don't exist."

My personal opinion after reading Leetaru's comparisons is that 1984 did in fact predict a lot of the present. From the government viewpoint, they can see anything you do using your technology against you. From the technology viewpoint, it can help us communicate, but it can also make it seem like people don't really exist anymore when they go offline. From the privacy viewpoint, it seems like you have none anymore, considering the way anybody can make their way into your technology and watch you. All of these situations line up with 1984's predictions.]]> 2023-05-22 13:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600104980 Mike's Article https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600107599 Michael Wright

Exploring The Future Of Government Technology And Its Global Impact

Issue: The process of instilling newer technology into the government.

Paragraph about Issue: The government is somewhat behind when it comes to the use of technology. Technology makes the governments job a lot easier. For example maintaining privacy is easier or exchange data for analysis and decision making. Also a main issue is integrating old legacy systems into something more modern.

Author's Viewpoint: The author believes that the government adapting modern technology is inevitable. The author also believes that it is necessary to adapt more modern technology because it makes everyone's job much easier. The author offers methods such as using Ai and these methods are actually cheaper and more cost friendly.

My Own Opinion: I believe that the government will operate towards more utilization of technology. It is just a matter of time. Especially because it is more cost-effective. If the government can spend less money to increase productivity they definitely would.


]]> 2023-05-22 13:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600107599 1984 article reactions https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600107858 Autumn Shenk
Tiktok: Montana to become first U.S. state to ban app on personal devices 
Infringes first amendment rights of the people in Montana 
Montanas first amendment says; “No law shall be passed impairing the freedom of speech or expression.” Recently, tiktok has been viewed as a national security risk in Montana. Tiktok has been known to challenge the legislation in the courts as it has been said that the Chinese government can influence Americans through this app.

The author seems to not have an opinion. As I continue to read the article, it seems that he doesn’t have an opinion and is only stating how Montana and the Chinese government feel about the ban of Tiktok. He is stating information on what has happened within the banning of tiktok.

In my opinion, I don’t think that tiktok should have been banned in Montana. I feel that there isn’t enough information given to prove that the Chinese government is influencing Americans on what they do in their free time and on this app.



]]> 2023-05-22 13:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600107858 Sophia Cherwalk https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600110373 Article - As Orwell's 1984 turns 70, it predicted much of today's surveillance society

Summary of Article - The article is basically talking about how surveillance and rules on social media are almost equivalent to the surveillance and rules portrayed in 1984.
 
Article POV- The articles point of view is from their stance, the author doesn't like the surveillance on various social media, islimiting us to be individuals, similar to 1984.

My POV- Sometimes social media needs to be watched by authorities,



]]> 2023-05-22 13:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600110373 Gillian Hein Title: As Orwell's 1984 turns 70 it predicted much of todays surveillance society issue: Privacy https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600110546 Many of the privacy problems mentioned in 1984 have happened in present time or predicted to happen in the near future. "In 1984, it was the state that made use of its vast surveillance empire to maintain order. In 2019, a landscape of private companies so large it is almost uncountable, monitors, monetizes and manipulates us." This statement in the forbes article is just one of many similarities between privacy in 1984 and present day. Although they are very similar there is one difference between the two. Orwell saw surveillance and control as the domain of the state, whereas in reality the surveillance now is filled with private companies monitoring, monetizing and manipulating society for nothing more than commercial gain.  

The author of this article expresses their side of the argument throughout comparisons. " It turns out Orwell’s predictions were frighteningly accurate." The author states this in the opening paragraph. This quote supports the side of current day privacy turning into 1984's privacy. Throughout the article the author uses examples of 1984 and compares it to a modern day example that is similar to support her opinion of this issue. The author closes out the article by saying, "In the end, as we rush towards an ever more Orwellian world of surveillance and censorship, perhaps we might all take the time to reread 1984 in order to better understand the world we are rushing towards " this final statement helps close out the article by summarizing the authors opinion and viewpoint.

prior to reading this article I believed that 1984 was sort of similar to modern day privacy. But after reading this article and seeing the comparasions side by side it made me lean more towards that they are very similar.



                                               

]]> 2023-05-22 13:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600110546 Emma https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600127342 Does America Need a Technology Policy?

The issue in this article is the need to reevaluate government technology policies to evolve global competition.
 
the issue of the need to reevaluate government technology policies to evolve global competition comes from how technology is constantly changing the global economy. As technology advances, governments have to update their policies to stay relevant. Therefore, governments must engage in a continuous evaluation of their technology policies to create a good environment that encourages technological advancements, and supports businesses.

The author's viewpoint in the article is that government technology policy is crucial in driving and supporting technological innovation and improving the competitiveness of industries.

I believe the government needs technology policies but also I don't really care I like how the government's doing it now and if they changed it I wouldn't mind.

]]> 2023-05-22 14:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2600127342 Violet Streetman https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2601711681 As Orwell's 1984 Turns 70 It Predicted Much Of Today's Surveillance Society

The article expresses similarities between current social media and Orwells 1984. The surveillance extremes of 1984 are compared to the control social media companies have over the online population. Done in ways of monitoring people’s thoughts and actions. The book predicts how our privacy would be impacted in the future. 

The author seems to be against the surveillance of social media and other parts of our lives. They use straight comparisons for todays society and 1984. 

In my opinion some of the comparisons the author made were a reach. They do however include how Orwell predicted the level of security and privacy invasion the government would want. ]]> 2023-05-23 13:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2601711681 Lexi Bailey- https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2602117724 TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices

Issue: The issue that this article addresses is that the ban of TikTok in Montana “infringes on the first amendment rights of the people of Montana.”

Authors POV: As I was reading this article it seemed that the author was writing from a non bias, and more of an informational and statistical perspective. He used information to write the article and tried to stay away from his own personal point of view. 

Own opinion: In my opinion I think the banning of a social media app is not the correct way to handle the situation that the article brings up. I think everyone has a right to what they do especially what apps they have on their phone. I don’t think it should be banned and I agree with the claim that it infringes on the first amendment rights of the people in Montana. ]]> 2023-05-23 18:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2602117724 Riley Knowles https://padlet.com/katie_welsh1/kvikc7epoa1cultu/wish/2609152537 Title: As Orwell's 1984 turns 70 it predicted much of todays surveillance society issure: privacy
 
Most of the privacy issues that are mentioned in 1984 have happened in present time or could happen in the future. "In 1984, it was the state vast surveillance empire to maintain order." This sentence in the article anout privacy in 1984 is one of the multiple similarities between privacy og 1984 to nowadays. There is a difference Orwell saw the surveillance and the control as the demain of state, but actually the surveillance is fillef with companies monitoring for commerical gain. 

The author shows their argument by comaprisons. Throughout the article the author uses examples of 1984 to how now a days would be. In the end of the article it says "In the end, as we rush towards an ever more Orwellian world od surveillance and cenorship, perhaps we might all take the time to reread 1984 in order to better understand the world we are rushing towards." This quote shows the authors final opinion on 1984 verse present. 

Before reading the article I thought 1984 was kinda similar, I thought in 1984 they were more strict with the serveillance but after rereading the authors point of view and the comparisons I realized that 1984 is really similar to present time we just don't realize it because we are in this time.

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