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There’s only 4 countries in the world that do not have access to the internet; Syria, Iran, China and North Korea, the SICK countries.
Instead China has its very own special internet - Chinanet.
The Great Firewall of China, is the censorship system in place that carefully decides exactly what the...
I agree, i cannot see the Chinese changing the firewall, especially since the 'copycat' websites are doing just as well, if not better than platforms such as Google and Facebook.
The Great Firewall Of China
This week we discussed the Great Firewallof China, and how the Chinese Government has put a stop to social pages such as Facebook. The Great Firewall has not only has generated 50,000 jobs, it is actually a very complex mechanism that prevents the Chinese people from adding to these social websites (Swinburne, 2015).
(Thomas, 2015)
Being the biggest digital boundary in the world, this Firewall has created a split of the Internet in 2 ways for the Chinese people (Ted, 2012). The standard ‘Internet’ and the ‘Chinanet’. But with 500 million users, the Chinanet is extremely popular and is far from a useless platform (Ted, 2012).
However how would Australians feel if we had to such a Firewall? I doubt we would be as content as the Chinese people. To me after this weeks work, I discovered that the Chinese Government has an extremely large pull of consumer rights of the Chinese people and are forcing them to access what ever they see fit on the internet. In Australia this would impact the peoples right to freedom of speech. Despite the government in China not totally displaying the fact that they are censoring the public, they are preventing the public from communicating on an international platform. However even though they can’t use these platforms, the government is allowing the population to use Chinese alternatives to these websites? Isn’t this a bit too far? In my eyes, I see this as forcing the public to do what the government wants them to do. It almost makes me wonder if the government is gaining some sort of profit from the Chinese people to use the Chinese versions of these social media platforms.
Despite these theories, it is beneficial for the Chinese government to use the Chinanet, as they can conduct consumer research on the platforms being used Crampton, 2011). This is extremely beneficial for the government to understand the population’s behavior, and in turn make the experiences for the Chinese people better.
References:
Crampton, T 2011, 'Social media in China: The same, but differen't, China Business Review, Vol. 38, no. 1, pp 28-31, viewed 24 September 2014, <http://www.thomascrampton.com/china/social-media-china-business-review/>
TED 2012, Behind the Great Firewall of China, June, viewed 6 February 2015 <http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_anti_behind_the_great_firewall_of_china>
The Great Firewall of China 2013, Open Democracy viewed 6 February 2015 , <https://www.opendemocracy.net/china-correspondent/great-firewall-of-china>
Thomas, Jeff 2015, China is Growing It's Firewall, viewed 6 February 2015 <http://www.se-eng.com/2015/01/china-growing-its-great-firewall/>
Probably the funniest online gaming recording. This is an example of how people can connect over an online games. very entertaining.
Social Gaming
Socialnetworks create a platform where friends and family can connect with oneanother, but another way these platforms are connecting people is through Online Games. Whether it be through Facebook with games such as Farmville or Candy Crush or through other networks such as Xbox Live or Apple Gaming communities with games having an online experience, we have all been a part of these in some way at one time or another (Facebook, 2015).
(News, 2013)
Despite the idea of social gaming bringing joy and bringing people together, it seems that these games are causing people to become addicted (Paddock, 2011). These addictions are strongly linked to depression and social problems. So are these online gaming platforms actually doing more harm than good?
According to an article published in 2011, a study was conducted to find out whether these online games are causing kids mental health issues from a young age, and if they are causing difficulty in learning and concentration (Mandal, 2011). Through this study it was discovered that 9% of kids enrolled in the school spent on average 31 hours per week playing video games. However these astonishing results found that there is no direct link with mental health issues and online gaming (Mandal, 2011). However, the development of social skills can be lost if kids spend too much time playing them.
These games are great in small doses, but as soon as kids and adults start replacing their own lives to create an online life, simple social skills can be lost. According to another article there was a study conducted to discover whether online gamers are using these games to replace their own lives (NCSU, 2014). It was found that the member who play online games, are social people, however they cannot hold these skills in the real world. Online gaming is easy to create and build relationships, however when it comes to conducting these with real people in social situations, they can’t be held up.
So as the world turns to online gaming, it seems it is safe to play- in small doses. Losing the idea behind these games can lead to serious health issues and it isn’t worth it in the long run. Social gaming is fun! So lets keep it that way.
References:
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News 2013, Online gaming addiction simliar to alcoholism, gaming industry should pay for treatment, says new S Korea proposal, viewed 1 February 2015 <http://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/online-gaming-addiction-simliar-to-alcoholism-gaming-industry-should-pay-for-treatment-says-new-s-korea-proposal/story-e6frfrt9-1226781124458>
Websites:
Facebook, 2015, Facebook Games, viewed 1 February 2015 <https://www.facebook.com/games/>
Mandal, A 2011, Excessive video gaming may lead to mental ill health problems for kids, experts warn, viewed 1 February 1, 2015 <http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110117/Excessive-video-gaming-may-lead-to-mental-ill-health-problems-for-kids-experts-warn.aspx>
NCSU, 2014, Online gaming augments players' social lives, study shows, viewed 1 February, 2015 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140327111516.htm>
Paddock, C 2011, Video Game Addiction Tied To Depression, Social Problems And Poorer Grades In School, viewed 1 February 2015 <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/213929.php>
Definition of selfie in British and World English in Oxford dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences. English to English reference content.
This link proves that the term 'Selfie' is here to stay. with the oxford dictionary now adding it as an official word, it seems that the vanity of taking a photo of ones self is now a common act.
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This is a perfect example of how the idea of a selfie is taking over everyone's lives. Selfies are here, and they are here to stay... so best we get onto those filters! :)
But First, Let Me Take A Selfie!
So it’s an expectation when getting ready to go out, there is multiple aps, there is even a song, there is really no escaping the new age term- Selfie.
It’s gotten to the point that events don’t occur, unless you take a selfie. But this is how our lives are now, and with the vanity of us are brought out even further of the aps and expectations wont change.
But as if it could get anymore intense, right? Wrong. In recent news Kim Kardashian has announced the release of her new book ‘Selfsh’, and believe it or not, it is a book comprising of 352 pages of selfies. Due to be released in May 2015, this book will be a game changer for celebrities, who now apparently need a camera and zero writing skills to become an author of a book (Daily Mail, 2015). How is this type of activity going to affect the younger generation? It seems to enforce the idea that vanity gets you what you want In life, but what we should really be teaching younger kids that you need to be smart. But that is near impossible with ‘role models’ like Kim Kardashian and ‘taking over the internet’ with her selfie book.
This type of behavior has completely changed the term ‘Face to Face’ communication (Lange, P., 2009). In an article called Video’s of Affinity, it is discovered that people don’t feel as connected personally with someone who says a short hello to one another. However if a home made video was sent, not necessarily about anything interesting then the recipient would feel more connected personally, even if the video wasn’t about anything particularly interesting.
But with all this technology and fun online experiences, who needs to talk? The future is bound to bring more fads and interested, but with all the money being made from people’s vanity why should they stop? I feel that there needs to be an ap that brings back the good old messages that used to connect us on a personal level, when we used to know what was actually happening in each others lives…. But first… Let me take a selfie! ;)
References:
Hiblen, C 2014, It was only a matter of time! Undisputed Queen of the Selfie Kim Kardashian to release 352-page hardcover photo book aptly titled Selfish, viewed 24 January 2014 <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2720320/Undisputed-Queen-Selfie-Kim-Kardashian-release-352-page-hardcover-photo-book-aptly-titled-Selfish.html>
Lange, P 2009, ‘Videos of Affinity on YouTube’, in P, Snickars & P, Vonderau (eds), The YouTube Reader, National Library of Sweden, Stockholm, pp 70-88
Find out why crowd sourcing is more accurate than relying on one expert when it comes to predictions. Learn from Darden School of Business Assistant Professo...
This is another awesome example of how crowd wisdom works!
Very interesting!
Crowd Wisdom - Useful?
Crowd sourcing is the term to describe the process of many different people and groups coming together to contribute to a common goal. (Alsever, 2007).
Image: (Nicosayshello, 2009)
Technological developments, particularly the Internet has allowed formations of online communities that can target specific publics when necessary. It's within these communities that collaboration of ideas and solutions become integral during times of crises.
Through researching this topic this week I came across an interesting idea of Crowd Wisdom. The idea of this is that as individuals we are not likely to be very smart in a time of crisis. If faced with a disaster we tend to go into shock, and act out of fear or strong emotion. However in a crowd we are more likely to react in a way that makes more sense and is smart.
This means that as individuals we tend to loose sight of how it work through a situation, for example a bush fire. As an individual, it would be very scary, and you are kind of left in the dark as to what is actually happening and where the fire is. Using crowd-sourcing means that other individuals who are in the same situation then bond together, and we tend to be smarter together.
Hence why in times of crisis, we as individuals should group together, as we are likely act rationally together, rather than alone. The video below explains crowd wisdom in unique way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOucwX7Z1HU
I came across this video in my studies this week and I find it explains the idea of Crowd- sourcing in a very interesting way. Although this video does relate to crisis times, the idea is simple, in that we are likely to be smarter when we group together. In a crisis for example, it would make sense that there would be people who would be struggling emotionally to keep it together. However there will be people who are strong emotionally. These strong people would be able to lift and support the people in need, and as one they will think more rationally and survive the crisis.
Crowd wisdom is an interesting idea, and I find it is a useful and inspiring tool.
References:
BBC 2011, The Code - The Wisdom of the Crowd, 15 August, viewed 8 January 2015, <www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOucwX7Z1HU>
Nicosayshello, 2009, Viewed 18 January 2015 <https://nicosayshello.wordpress.com/2009/10/>
Are Cyber-bullies just bored?....
Online bullies are no different to bullies in the playground, its just another way of hurting someone. So why do trolls, troll? Is it for attention, or to feel bigger than they really are? Or is it simply because they are bored? That is exactly what I wanted to find out this week.
When I was kid, bullying happened at lunchtime, and the punishments were as simple of detention time. These days, it is pushed much further than the schoolyard… but what do these kids get out of spending their spare time writing mean things to another classmate? It seems that cyber bulling isn’t necessarily done to hurt the other person; it’s more to gain some sort of reaction, and it usually stems from the bullies having problems of their own (Delete Cyber Bullying, 2014).
This week’s article written by Danah Boyd, looks at 2 different point of views when it comes to bullying, and it is very interesting to see that sometimes people don’t even know that they are hurting someone, or maybe they do but they choose to ignore it. However more times then not it is due to the bully having an underlying problem (Boyd, 2014).
So if the reason bullies are turning to online methods to hurt others, how do we stop this? I do not think it is as simple as stopping the bulling from happening. Every person has personal issues, and the only real way to stop lashing out is to learn how to deal with the problems the bully has head on. Hurting other people isn’t a solution for the bully, and perhaps more counseling should be brought into schools to teach young people this in detail.
Despite all of this, the best way to stop the bullies is to educate people who use social media, and teach them how to handle these situations if they eve arise. Websites such as Cybersmart whelp to educate young people and their peers on how to tackle these situations( Cybersmart, 2015).
My best advise? If they hurt you, block them. Don't like what you see? Block it! the best tool social media has is the block function, so don't put yourself through the pain, just remove it from your sight!
References:
Boyd, D 2014, 'Bullying: Is the Media Amplifying Meanness and Cruelty?', in It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, Yale University Press, New Haven, USA, pp 128-52.
Cybersmart 2014, viewed 10 January 2015, <http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/>.
Delete Cyberbulling 2014, Why do people Cyberbully? , Viewed 10 January 2015 <http://www.deletecyberbullying.org/why-do-people-cyberbully/>
Wilson, J, Fuller, G & McCrea, C (eds) 2013, Trolls and the negative space of the internet, Fibreculture Journal, Issue 22, viewed 10 January 2015, <http://twentytwo
Image References:
Cyber-Bullying 2014, viewed 10 January 2015, <www.mobilenews.omio.com>
On Cyber Bullies 2015, viewed 10 January 2015 <wwwuptownmagazine.com>
Shot and cut by Vaughn Hunt of Pistol Shrimp http://www.fb.com/pistolshrimpyo http://www.shrimpinainteasy.com Ludalpalooza - a campaign fundraiser for Scott ...
Following my blog, see Scott Ludlam Dj at a nightclub to push for a Green Campaign. Very interesting, and it works!
Politics and Social Media
Politics is not a subject young people talk about very often, and not only that when we do talk about it, we aren’t very knowledgeable in the subject. However politicians understand this, and have started looking at ways to engage the young people through social media. I have seen this myself on my news feed on Facebook and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
About a year ago I started following a politician named Scott Ludlum who is a greens senator in parliament. I found his way of work was a lot different to those currently in parliament, and encouraged the younger people to be involved by posting on social media and attending nightclubs etc. This was very interesting to me, because it made politics seem real, and that politicians are real people.
Not only this but the methods in which Scott works are very different, as he uses social media to uncover the things that the prime minister is trying to cover up, and freely posts emails and invitations to events that are secret, in order to try and make the government more realistic and to reach out to the people on a different level.
Senator Scott attended a nightclub earlier in the year and DJ’d there to try and gain the attention of the young people for a Green’s Campaign. Although this is very different to what the rest of the politicians are doing, it is a strong way to engage the younger people (Gizmodo, 2014).
To me this is working, and I feel more educated about politics from following Scott on Facebook. It isn’t something I would normally do, but this is working for me, and I’m sure it is working for other young people.
Senator Scott has reached out to young voters, as they are the future of this country and it is important that the young people understand what is going on in the government and it should be easier for us to understand so we can make judgement on this, especially when it comes to voting in elections.
References:
Ludlam, Scott 2014, Facebook, Viewed 12 December 2014 <https://www.facebook.com/SenatorLudlam>
Gizmodo, 2014, Watch Greens Senator Scott Ludlam DJ A Nightclub, viewed 12 December 2014 <http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/04/watch-greens-senator-scott-ludlam-dj-a-nightclub/>
Week 4
Interacting online via any social media resource requires an audience. Although most audiences we can see, such as our friend’s list, or the people we choose to follow, not everything we contribute to online media is within our power to control who sees it. The best way to understand these audiences is by categorising them into groups. I recently read a chapter in a book called Online Social Networks, and throughout this book I discovered that the audiences in which you intend the content you post online, may not be the only audience who see it.
We all go the trouble of deciding the privacy settings on our social media pages. However despite going to all this trouble, there are many things aspects of social media that we cant control. Examples of this are photos that are taken on a night out aren’t in our control. Despite going to the trouble of ensuring that you don’t post anything inappropriate, another person is able to share things with your audience by tagging you in posts and photos. Not only this, but this post is then shared with this persons fiends list, and if one of these friends are to like the post, it is then shared on to that person’s friends list via the news feed, and so on and so on.
It is easy to understand how the audience you engage in on your social media websites isn’t the audience you are restricted to, and it is very important to be aware of this when posting content online.
The lines of public and private are very blurred, and as the digital world grows and grows, its important to understand how these lines are blurred and to be aware when contributing to things on social media.
References:
boyd, d 2010, ‘Social Network Sites as Networked Publics’, in Papacharissi, Z, A Networked Self: Identity, Community, and Culture on Social Network Sites, Routledge, Hoboken, pp. 39-58
Facebook appeared to track who Mumbrella's Tim Burrowes spoke to at an industry event, via the phone in his pocket. So on Friday I was at the Andrew Olle l
Article as discussed in my post below, Facebook is just getting too smart!
Is Facebook now creepy?...
What holds society together? Is it the devices we have in our pockets, or the personal interactions we have with people? Or is it all about ease of being able to connect? I think it’s the ease of connecting with people, especially in this modern world we live in.
I recently read an article by Eugenia Saipera, which discussed social media in detail. Virtual communities, such as Facebook, create a space where its member can discuss topics and ideas that other members may be interested in, it is a space where people can discuss these topics freely as this communication is all on the web, not face to face (Saipera, 2012). This article also delves into the ideas that digital communities only communicate based on mutual interests, which used to be correct back when this article was written. And I say back like it was a long time ago, however it was only 2 years ago that we were not able to alter our communications feeds to be that of only people who share similar interests.
This idea made me think more about how the digital world is growing, and how only 2 years ago, things weren’t so different. I recall a few weeks ago reading an article that came up in my Facebook feed- funnily enough haha. The article was written by a writer from Mumbrella, and he talks about how when he was out at a work function. The next day he logged into Facebook and he looked at his friend suggestions, and weirdly enough the suggestions were people he had met the night before. No mutual friends, however Facebook now uses your location to connect you with people you may want to stay connected with.
Despite having this feature, you can turn it off through your settings on devices. But this just goes to show that in 2 years, the way we use social media has changed dramatically. Only 2 years! Imagine what amazing things we will be able to do with the digital world in another 2 years from now…. Scary isn’t it?
References:
Burrowes, T 2014, Is It Creepy That Facebook Knows Who I Talked To On Friday Night?, viewed 30 November 2014 <http://mumbrella.com.au/creepy-facebook-knows-talked-friday-night-260114>
Siapera, E 2012, ‘Socialities and Social Media’, in Introduction to New Media, Sage, London, pp 191-208.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/thanks He say: "I met an amazing girl on this day exactly 11 years ago. Priscilla, thank you for keeping me grounded, and for ...
This is Mark Zuckerberg's 'Say Thanks' video as discussed in my blog, very clever Facebook!
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube, Google+, Tumblr, Snap Chat, Kiki, LinkedIn to name a few. How many of these are we connected to? 1 or 2? Possibly all? Social Media has taken individuals, businesses and the government by storm. To all who believed social media was just a fad, i bet they are more than surprised with how this has turned out (Wilken & McCosker, 2014). Millions of people are actively using social media, and Facebook even tops google when it comes to weekly traffic (Buzzz, 2014). Now we have access to social media such as Facebook on our phones, our tablets, our TV's, even our household appliances!
I know for a fact through my line of work, that your social media page is judged before you are even considered when applying for a new job, and although this may be an invasion of privacy or crossing the line, this is the digital world we live in. This revolution is here to stay and for the community to stay in the loop we all need to be on board.
But one important aspect that is being overlooked by many users of digital communities, is the fact that despite being so connected with each other, are we really connecting on a personal level (Wilken & McCosker, 2014)?
I personally agree that we are slowly loosing the personal relationships we have with our friends, thanks to the new platforms. As much as they help us and make it easier to communicate, we are losing the touch of interacting in person.
However Facebook has been very up to date with changing trends and, i think, understands that it is easy to get lost in the world of Facebook and not actually communicate with one another. Facebook has just added another feature which i received a notification for today. A new feature where you can 'Say Thanks' to a friend for all the nice things they have done. This prompting communication between friends, and there for creating a situation where 'Facebookers' can make plans to see each other in person (Facebook, 2014).
These sort of Digital techniques are very smart, and Facebook is a perfect example of this This is why i feel that lately, everyone who uses social media is understanding that the personal communication is missing. However not only are we seeing this, the people behind these social media pages also notice it, and not only do they see it, they are doing something about it. Which is why Social Media, and other Digital Communities will be around for a long time to come.
References:
Wilken, R & McCosker, A 2014, 'Social Selves', in Cunningham & Turnbull (eds), The Media & Communications in Australia, Allen and Unwin pp. 291-295.
Buzzz Social Media 2011, The Social Media Revolution 2014, 23 October, viewed 26 August 2014, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eUeL3n7fDs>
Facebook 2014, Say Thanks, viewed 23 November 2014 <https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home>
