Marco Newman

First Year Physics and Aerospace Engineering Major at Georgia Tech

#1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

'Through the Lense of Equity' tour authors: Your identification of a common theme shared among the hot spots of your tour is effective in creating a sense of coherence in content. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

'New Definition of Equity' Authors: Your identification of the 'Maker Movement' as inherently inequitable contributes significantly and ties in well to your overarching claim. Well worded eloquent tour! #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

I find that while studying, my surroundings have a massive impact on my productivity. Personally, I find it extremely difficult to focus when conversations are unfiltered and my attention can be pulled away from my work. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

I have noticed that as the campus shifts into gear for finals, the soundscapes of the popular study spaces change dramatically. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

While reading Rio again after the discussion we had is class its hard to understand how I managed to miss the fact that Eva was deaf. The cues (reference to sign language) were there but I think I was distracted by the focus on the sound of her laughter. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

The equity discussion we had the other day was extremely enlightening. It is crazy that such a small number of our student body comes from Atlanta public schools. This only further highlights the importance of addressing equity in and around Georgia Tech. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

My entire outlook on poetry has changed dramatically since the beginning of the year. Initially I viewed poetry as a simple rhyme based story telling format. Now I see it as more of a record of sound similar to music and video recording. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

While thinking more about how I personally plan to use and take advantage of the resources the KBISD will offer, I am beginning to wonder if the overwhelming presence of students would in some ways discourage use of the space by surrounding communities. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

Watching the construction crews of the KBISD on campus break ground and has only furthered my excitement for the building to be complete. I am most excited to see if any of our ideas about who and how it will be used will be correct. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

While Ever the Land comes off as an inspiring story of people coming together for a unified purpose, there seems to be an underlying unexplained tension within the community stemming from the mentioned inhumane treatment of its people by the monarchy of GB #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

Watching Ever the Land has helped to further my understanding of what is required to meet the equity pedal requirements of the living building challenge. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

Baruch Spinoza's philosophy is world renown due to his ability to articulate a seemingly uncanny understanding of the world. One particularly fascinating focus of his work was his establishment of 'God' as "the sum of the natural and physical laws of the universe" #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

I am becoming more and more excited to see the KBISD in use as I search around for distinct sounds on our campus that will be present in it. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

How is it that simple wave interpretation occurring in our ears can control us in such a profound way? #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

@castrotino102 I think you bring up a good point. It would be incredible if there was some kind of noise and silence heat map of our planet. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

Is 'silence' truly unattainable or is it simply our minds natural instinct to materialize sound? #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

While the documentation of a sound should be pure there are oftentimes conflicting sound that take ones attention away from the focus. To document more pure sound I will position my microphone such that there are no others being picked up. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

There is so much room for progress in the current 'class-based' society. In order to learn, people need to begin favoring equity as opposed to equality and make access a priority in everything from architectural design to outlets of expression. #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

Is it even possible for a society to achieve socioeconomic equity in the form of access or is the natural human selfishness destined to win out and assist in the establishment of an un-equitable hierarchy built around the wants and desires of the few? #1102archsound

[Marco Newman @mnewman_gatech]

I am coming to realize that the fact that I came from a high expectation community/household has limited my capacity for an equitable mindset that is conscious of my own impact on those around me. #1102archsound