Francesca Petraglia

Student at the University of South Florida. Dance major. Say yes to all the creativity. 🌻

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

It is concerning to think how little we let our minds actually wander and go to uncomfortable places. All we have to do now is plug in addresses to the GPS, even when hiking, or open up Netflix when we’re not feeling our thoughts and everything is numbed. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

Continuing with app-enabling, they talk about how we do not allow ourselves to get “lost” anymore, which is completely true. We desire to have control over absolutely everything. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

This module really dug deep into how much control technology has wielded over us. Gardner and Davis’s article addressed some of these issues, including app-enabling, which describe s the control issue, entirely. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I actually started doing yoga again this week, which ended up being a huge help with my shut off period. Going to church also helped. With that being said, that was only 3 hours total sighing a 24 hour period and 6-7 of those hours were spent sleeping. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I could easily be spending my time reading, learning something new, working out, but I have not been doing that and it shows in my productivity and mental health decline. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I am strongly considering deleting social media for awhile once my classes are over for the summer. It is especially during these times when I am not being as creative that I feel myself comparing my life to other people’s lives. I would like to do that less. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I am now thinking about different ways I can spend my time that does not involved mindless scrolling because that’s what most of my extra time is spent doing. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I just finished my 24 hour shut off and boy, was it difficult. The one thing that stood out to me was the number of times I felt the need to have my phone in my hand to avoid thoughts I was having. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I’m beginning the 24 hour shut off. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

red and others meant to be kept private. This is, obviously, a delicate balance to maintain, but I think there is a certain level of discrepancy required to make those decisions. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

My question is: does prayer become less meaningful or genuine if it is shared for the world to see? I have found prayer and religion to be a very private aspect of my life that influences how I live. There are certain aspects of religion and worship meant to be sha #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

“Religion in the Digital Age” discusses the evolution of organized religion in the 21st century, something I am personally interested in. I agree that prayer has become more of a social action. We have given others more access to our personal worship practices. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

The reason I don’t think it will ever happen is because I think the US Government enjoys having as much control and authority as it does. Opening up the internet as a way of being involved in the decision-making of this country does not seem likely. #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

Transitioning to an e-government system may have worked for Estonia, but I highly doubt it would ever exist in the United States. These governments in other countries are allowing citizens to be a part of decision-making. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

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[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I personally never identified as a gamer in my life. Honestly, I refuse to identify myself as anything other than a daughter of God because when we start to identify ourselves with fleeting, worldly things, we are frequently disappointed. #eme4390m2021

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[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I love the perspective given about fictional characters; how gaming creates an interactive experience with the character, lessening the gap between intention and interpretation. It is a bit scary to think about, though. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

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[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

It is scary to hear former tech people talk about what they did. Two kids were sitting next to each other actually engaging in conversation and it was SO easy to get them sucked back into their phones. It’s so sad to watch. #eme4390m2021 #TheSocialDilemma

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

The internet knows how long you spend on specific content, which is incredibly scary. Nothing we do online is private. Everything we do online is used to create a predictive model that will make tech companies more money. #eme4390m2021 #TheSocialDilemma

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

The quote “it’s the gradual, slight, imperceptible change in your own behavior and perception that is the product” gave me a lot of perspective. Am I being passive in developing my own sense of self because of my use of social media? #TheSocialDilemma #eme4390m2021

[Francesca Petraglia @fpetrag]

I am seriously considering removing myself from all social media after this class. I don’t like the idea of being controlled and manipulated by someone who is being paid to use my emotions against me. Is google really just a search engine? #TheSocialDilemma #eme4390m2021