Data are facts and statistics that are assembled for reference, reflection, and\/or analysis. Data collection has a wide range of forms, primarily being self-assembled information about individuals, information about individuals collected by other people, and community oriented information intended for purpose. Like the reading says, data facilitates and supports narratives. Media technologies have the capability to capture data and present it in ways that people respond to, which is exactly why statistics are so frequently used to support things such as news stories and consumer products. Because technology has become such an integral part of modern western society, data collection has become more prevalent than ever. Our data is constantly being collected with and without our knowledge as we use media platforms such as google maps, social media, email, and almost every other online resource. Like the reading touches on, the concept of freedom is debated in data collection. Although data collection can be an autonomous action to serve oneself, data collection that is controlled by external entities is meant to serve a greater purpose. Data collected through media platforms such as Facebook, which controls various social media apps, intentionally collect mass amounts of data with the intent of increasing profit. The more data that is collected from its users, the more precise algorithms become, thus increasing the appeal to use the app. Additionally, data collection has made online shopping incredibly easy, as instagram adds are spot on with showcasing products that appeal to each user. It is no coincidence that the ads that we see showcase exactly what products we’d been wanting or that appeal to us, this is just a clear example of the power of data collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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