Jacob Lerner

Undergraduate Student Majoring in Mechanical Engineering at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

This assignment really showed me how reliant I am on technology. With my computer I spent long periods in my room something I couldn't stand without my computer. Even my brother remarked that "I was finally out of my room." #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

While I was bored without my games and videos I did find I was able to learn more about what my family was up to. I typically was focused on my phone so seeing how much no technology made a difference was actually a bit refreshing. #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Another thing I noted during the challenge was how much I kept looking and checking my phone even if I had turned it off. I really never noticed how obsessively I checked my phone for notification until I did this challenge. #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Without access to my phone and computer I was pretty bored and I couldn't really read on my phone as I used to. I ended up looking at my paperback books which I did find nice since I've ended up relying on my phone reading. #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Finally completed the turn it off assignment. While it was definitely refreshing to experience I likely will never attempt this again if I don't have to. #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

I am officially turning off for the Life off the Grid assignment. #USFDigitalIdentity #OneDayDisconnect #eme4390m2021

[Auston @AustonGonzo]

For my fellow environmental activists out there, our friends at @CMAquarium are holding their monthly clean up at Lake Bellevue in Clearwater this Saturday! Sign-up and details: https://t.co/uRnvK0kf79 #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Nice to hear about @CMAquarium new underwater viewing spot for their bottlenose dolphins opened a few months ago. The spring whale exhibit also sounds exciting. #CMAInspires #Dolphins #Florida #whales
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[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Nice to see @CMAquarium honored a local fall soldier during Memorial Day. #CMAinspires #aquarium #Florida

[Clearwater Aquarium @CMAquarium]

Matthew, one of our resident pelicans, is named in honor of local fallen soldier & American hero, Matthew Sitton. He and his family hold a special place in our hearts and on Memorial Day, we honor his memory.

[Clearwater Aquarium @CMAquarium]

Sometimes all you need to do is look at things from a different perspective!

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

@CMAquarium does a lot for aquatic wildlife go shop at Vineyard Vines on June 4th to support their rescue efforts. #RESCUE #aquarium #wildlife #donate

[Clearwater Aquarium @CMAquarium]

We work to give animals a second chance at life and provide a forever home to animals who have been deemed non-releasable. On June 4th shop at Vineyard Vines in Tampa and Sarasota from 2-5 and 20% of proceeds will be donated back to CMA!

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

This really goes to show how your data is being sold. Much can be discovered about you and the industry by companies just analyzing where you visit, a practice which while profitable is disturbing to hear about. #USFDigitalIdentity #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

In the article "Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It Secret" by VALENTINO-DeVRIES, SINGER, KELLER and KROLIK D I will discuss a quote I found interesting. #USFDigitalIdentity #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

The quote is "companies sell, use or analyze the data to cater to advertisers, retail outlets and even hedge funds seeking insights into consumer behavior. It’s a hot market, with sales of location-targeted advertising reaching an estimated $21 billion this year."

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Howard and Gardner touch on an important point on app reliance as we do not really know if an app is making the best decisions as its made by a app developer typically for a profit. Its also true most things don't need to be automated. #eme4390m2021 #USFDigitalIdentity

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

From "Are apps becoming a human crutch?" Howard and Gardner, stated "We could rely on the designers of apps, assuming that they have made wise decisions about which operations should be automated and which should be left to our discretion." #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

This idea about depending on apps is a serious concern as you miss on certain life experiences. If you just let an app decide everything for you in life how are you going to make your own decisions in life. #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

In "Are apps becoming a human crutch?" by Howard and Gardner, stated "Such dependence can affect a whole raft of life decisions — where to go, with whom, when to stop or recompute." #USFDigitalIdentity #eme4390m2021

[Jacob Lerner @JacobLerner10]

Just followed @CMAquarium recently. If your interested in seeing the various rescued animals be sure to follow them! #aquarium #animals

[Clearwater Aquarium @CMAquarium]

While great white pelicans are the second-largest pelican they are able to fly due to several of their bones being hollow as well as a fusion of their bones into single ossifications.