Carmen Escandon

University of South Florida '23
Environmental Biology Major

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Another thing I like to add is the idea of dependency. While for some it can be a problem, for others its their only way to get around safely or without risk of being hurt or be triggered. #eme4390m2021

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

I understand the concern with having apps do most things for you, but I think it is important to understand the benefits of these apps to groups of people with disabilities, anxieties or other mental health issues.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity
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[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Having app dependency is not a good thing. It is important as humans for us to explore our own decision making side in order to make sure we are doing what we actually want and not what we are being told to do.
#USFDigitalIdentity #eme4390m2021

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

In the article, "Are Apps Becoming A Human Crutch?" Gardner and Davis states, "But there is a dark side to life when we come to rely on an app, or apps in
general, doing only what the programs recommend."
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[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

This article explains what it means to be a gamer. Many grew up playing games or has been in communities & had friends who are also gamers. The term gamer is such an umbrella term that comes with so many different people and backgrounds.
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https://t.co/QNrXDR7jqM

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Mr.Narula explains how gaming can bring together whole groups of people from different backgrounds and identities. Bringing together all those people have create vast digital universes that are so great due to the differences of those people.
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https://t.co/1aqHpKcVyv

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

It is interesting how this podcast explains social media has create a place for people to ask for prayer or to get connected with religious matters. As social media has evolved so has our way to connect with others.
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https://t.co/byIIzVcS9a

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Common identity politics have be the framework of many disagreements and separations in society. People with common ideas coming together and saying those that are not like us are the "enemy", which can be dangerous.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity
https://t.co/Qdj8qGoPTv

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Jonathan Hadit dives into identity politics on university campuses in this YT video. It can be good or bad depending on the set up of the politics and how people are organizing.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity
https://t.co/Qdj8qGoPTv

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

@TorresAshleyyy Right, it makes me really think about the social media I am using as well as the time I spend on those accounts. I already turned off my notifications on Facebook.
#eme4390m2021 #TheSocialDilemma

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

@samantha_0979 It makes me question how much of a gag order these people are under. These tech companies are so powerful there is no telling what they can do.
#eme4390m2021 #TheSocialDilemma

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

After watching #TheSocialDilemma I wonder if these Big Tech companies would have still existed if the people who made them knew about the consequences of the propaganda, political unrest, violence, and deaths. I bet they would have for the money.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

While watching #TheSocialDilemma my brain kept on going back to the statistics of self harm and suicide rates among teen and preteen girls in relation to access to social media. There are serious consequences to using social media.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

The girl in the skit part of this doc is bold. The disrespect she shows her mom just so she could text her friends is absolutely crazy to me. Parents need to monitor and control their kid so stuff like this doesn't happen. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

"There are only two industries that call their customers 'users': illegal drugs and software." I have never heard someone compare the tech industry to the drug industry but it makes complete sense. #TheSocialDilemma
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[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

Hearing them talk about what data they have on everyone based on their social media behavior makes me curious. I want to see what they think of me and how correct they are. #TheSocialDilemma
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[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

"It's the gradual, slight, imperceptible change in your own behavior and perception that is the product."
This is how people do not see their addiction to social media, it is a gradual change.
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[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

The introduction #TheSocialDilemma is already nerve-wracking. I can see the anxiety in the people who speaking out about the companies they used to work for. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

I am just started to watch The Social Dilemma on Netflix. I'm excited to see how this goes.
#eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Carmen Escandon @cescandon24]

@HabitatHills @CharlotteDaisey @Wtsp The women's build is a great thing to help empower women in our local community!
#letsbuildtogether