“Clout chasers” are seen as a lens for the flattened hierarchal competition existing in online networks such as tiktok or instagram. Today in class, we spoke about the connectivity and competition that exists within networking hierarchies, and in broader terms, power structures. However, I believe that online clout chasers serve as a lens for this concept and are dangerous for… Read more »
What’s Due Next? This Week Tuesday (today): Keyword Network Thursday: Response post to “Network” Near Future Read All You Need is Kill and watch Edge of Tomorrow by Sunday, October 24 Write Short Response Paper #2: Technology using All You Need is Kill and Edge of Tomorrow for Sunday, October 31 New! Add a paragraph on the cover page that explains how you used… Read more »
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your field experience reports on the Çudamani performance. The strongest reports were those that identified very specific aspects of a keyword we’ve studied (or haven’t studied, but is in the KMS text) in the performance and explained how that aspect of the keyword increased appreciation for the performance in some way. All of your did this… Read more »
The reading refers to data as “collected insights.” Within modern, technological products, personal data can be stored online through web browsers, apps, etc. The use of this is to make such products more individualized and subjective towards the specific user, therefore their personal data is often stored through cookies, log-in services, etc. However, the not only does this make technology… Read more »
As technology continues to advance and become more complex, the collection of data surrounds us. Overall, data is captured in order to support a claim and argue that claims significance. Thus, companies track both the positive and negative reactions to their product in order to make what they offer more desirable. As technology has grown, companies have greater capabilities to… Read more »
What’s Due Next? This Week Tuesday (today): Keyword Data Thursday: Response post to “Data” Near Future Access the full text of Keywords for Media Studies to select an original Keyword to read and report on during class on Thursday, October 14 What’s Coming Up? Grades for Response Paper 1 (I’m working on it and hope to finish by Friday) Grades for Field Experience Report… Read more »
Gamelan Çudamani is a cultural Balinese performance of traditional dance and music. The ensemble of around twenty members uses authentic instruments to produce an enchanting performance that follows many stories that reflect on their cultural lessons and beliefs. The performance heavily enriches Balinese culture through their display of finely detailed attire, precise musical harmony, and intricate dance. Çudamani’s musicians, playing… Read more »
Çudamani: Gamelan and Dance of Bali combined several key elements of theatre including dance, music, set, digital projection, and elaborate costuming and makeup. These aspects of the performance served to enhance the dancers and musicians in their telling of the chosen stories. As explained by the Master of Ceremonies, each suite was deeply rooted in cultural tradition and historical significance…. Read more »
The Gamelan Cudamani performance that I watched was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I honestly wouldn’t have thought to go see it if it wasn’t for this class but I’m glad I did. The performance was a collection of different dances and music played from various instruments I’ve never seen before. It first started with a few men playing from… Read more »
Culturally, technology is a keyword that is often misconstrued and misrepresented. Keyword author Jennifer Daryl Slack asserts that technology is seen largely as a “measure of progress” and the “promise of a good life”, when in reality this result is dependent upon its “intentions… and relations of power at stake”. Because it is in our nature to be attracted to… Read more »