I thought the group that presented the effects of slender man had in some children was weirdly interesting, in the aspect that a game or make believe figure could have such a intense impact on a younger kid. Especially, the details of stabbing and attempting murder. #RHUB100
Group 1’s presentation was very thorough and well done. The points the t made were valid as to why the conspiracy was not true. I found another article that supports their work. #RHUB100
In Chokshis article, he explains “its also useful to get the audience in a skeptical mindset” by doing this it prevents tipping the audience to be biased on their opinion before reading the article.Fake news articles can be notorious for this to try and sway the audience #RHUB100
In Soll’s article he brings up how “fake news” became a huge thing again once web generated news was created. His point is very relevant to the stuff we cover in class. It would be interesting to see what fake news came out a long time ago and what is coming out today #RHUB100
@alanacouch24 He also extends his argument through statistics from political parties being asked if the fictional city Agrabah should be bombed. A percentage from each party was fooled by the trick question. #RHUB100
The article “Political Ignorance and Bombing Agrabah” by Ilya Somin he extends Anderson’s article by providing statistics from both political parties about bombing the fictional city, Agrabah #RHUB100
@joshrandallsdsu To add on to his assumptions, he also assumes his audience is older and educated on politics and what it means to be right or left #RHUB100
Anderson’s holds a critical tone in his article. He explains how in today’s world Americans they can believe anything they see even if it’s not based off facts. #RHUB100
@alanacouch24 I can agree with you on the part of not hearing about it and not being interested in reading the articles. Many people dont care enough about the theory of aliens to do this type of reading on their own.
Switek and shermer can both agree the show “Ancient Aliens” has to many holes and details that don’t add up and the theory of “God of the Gaps” is based off negative evidence. #RHUB100
@jeneiah16 Yeah and by doing this he’s attempting to directly relate to his audience. In my case he does so, so I found the article to be more interesting and tuned in more.
The start of Nicholas Carr’s where he talks about zoning out on articles I thought was cool he pointed that out because I myself do the same and find myself re reading unnecessarily. I feel the more the reader can relate to the article the more persuasive it can be #RHUB100
@Ethan61502703 Yeah, Anderson expects to much of the reader by saying this. Granted, we may not be the targeted audience, he still has other circumstances in the article that he expects the reader to already have knowledge on.
In Anderson’s article, I feel it is unfair to say that we have not developed as much in the last 20 years than we have in the past. His argument is based off very broad examples. Of course, in a article you can’t cover everything. He lacks a counter argument. #RHUB100
@angelicasz00 That same quote stuck with me at the end of the reading too. I feel Thompson is saying new successful networks are perfect for creating all kinds new ideas and spreading them rapidly. #RHUB100
In Clive Thompson’s “Public Thinking”, more specifically the last paragraph he very successfully ties all of his ideas together and provides a strong ending in his argument of how the internet has improved our writing as a whole. #RHUB100
@connor_branch Yes, I completely agree with you. He used his own personal struggles to support his argument and how someone else with the same problems need smartphones to live a sustainable life.
Jamison Hill argues that smartphones aren’t just a an addiction but to some a sort of way to keep living. He then backs up his argument by giving his life story and struggles, which are aided by his smartphone. #RHUB100
@alanacouch24 I also believe it helps us more not only in a society but in our families as well. Yes addictions may arise but won’t they with anything? Social media keeps us connected with friends and family we might not see or get to talk to as often as we’d like.