Christopher Weipz

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@jeimysimon1 @khari_student 2/3: I also find it ironic but also incredibly scary. Human psychology states that we have a need to feel "better" than others, so finding differecnes and fabricating superiority from nothing is an incredibly scary concept when put into practice. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@daisydallasart 2/3: The evolution of media consumption due to Napster has reached far and beyond the music sphere, as the groundwork for streaming can be traced back to Napster and file sharing. Streaming is now the entire media sphere: TV, Movies, Music, and even video games now. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: What is the impact of places like Napster on the way we consume media today? How has the idea of piracy evolved since those days? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: The idea that music is so mood-based and vibe-based now is due to the algorithms within streaming apps that work to fit songs together in a neat box. While this may be good for finding similar sounding music, it prevents deeper connections to the art itself. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: What is the biggest obstacle still facing women in stem/comp sci fields today? How do we as a society overcome them? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@brando5010 2/3: They are still perpetuated in media because the people who greenlight projects and produce the media are from a time and background that still embraces/believe those stereotypes. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@NickGuarasi45 2/3: I don't agree that the internet is destroying the public sphere. In fact, I think that the internet is the next evolution of the public sphere by allowing another platform for ideas and culture to be shared. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@khari_student 2/3: The open nature of the class forced you to be engaged and on top of the material otherwise, you would be left behind and confused. You never knew what the activity would be or where the discussion would lead. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: What was your favorite part of the active learning this semester? What about least favorite? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: While active learning was something new to me, it was something that I felt I was able to handle well enough. It was something that could have been more mediated and streamlined, but I think the concept and our application of it was good enough for this class. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: Is race still a useful/necessary identifier? Why or why not? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: The case study with Nextdoor shows the challenges that come with attempting to mitigate racist speech on the internet. It's fascinating to see how private companies try to limit harmful speech while also balancing their own interests. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@daisydallasart 2/3: Amplifying marginalized voices, especially in a field like technology (where Dash did most of her tweeting in), is a crucial step in the normalization and re-humanization of women in male dominated fields. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: The idea of "nerdy" mean losing their one final attribute of hegemonic masculinity of technological competence shows a phenomenon that has existed since the beginning of time: those who are ostracized will look for someone who they themselves can ostracize. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: When have you experienced intersectionality in action either as the recipient of said behavior or witness? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: When people today talk about the importance of identity and the power it can hold, intersectionality needs to be at the forefront of the conversation. The power that each, individual identity matters when talking about how one is treated. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

@xsousaxmel 2/3: The lack of barrier into social media allows for a larger range of voices to be heard. Although their impact as individuals may be limited, the ability to organize and group together these voices is a massive step forward in the history of democratic nations. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

3/3: For what reason do gatekeepers limit the flow of information today? Is it for similar or different reasons as traditional news gatekeepers? #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: I want to argue against the idea that the Internet only makes those interested in politics more knowledgeable. At least now, I feel that everyone has a higher baseline of political knowledge now compared to early internet days. #SHUCOBF2252

[Christopher Weipz @CWeipz15]

1/3: In chapter 6, I find the three critiques of mass media incredibly persuasive. While very aspect of media needs to be scrutinized by who is in power and what gets put out into the world, it is especially true in news due to its close connection with our world. #SHUCOBF2252