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Tumblr And The Trouble With Curation Analysis

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The Facebook Eye by Nathan presents the idea of the “Facebook Eye”, the idea that our brains are always looking for moments where we can translate it into likes and post it on social media. I agree with the idea that the 21st century is about technological advancement but it also affects us in adverse ways. In today's modern society, we can get too caught up in the ‘virtual reality’ of the technological world that we forget to live in the here-and-now. In the article Pinterest, Tumblr and the Trouble With ‘Curation’ by Carina Chocano mentions some of the positive sides of technology. Sites such as pinterest is the manifestation of ideas that are presented in photos and as an uncreative person, pinterest serves as a means for me to express myself. …show more content…

In addition, big corporations have power to control our digital experience and foster conformity. The ideas that circulate the internet can foster a negative notion of self-esteem and image. At the end of the day, we have to realize that technology has some of its benefits but it also adheres ramifications. We have to be wary of the benefits and the harmful effects that play in our life. We also have to be aware of the effect that technology has on others, such as having a phone out during a conversation aiding ill-mannerism. Technology connects us in many ways but it also distances us. It creates dissonance when we are having a face-to-face interactions and the other person is distracted because of their phone. Superficially, we know a lot about one another through social media but we actually don't know the in depth story. There are many bad information out there and that sometimes messes with our sense of judgement. Through the many facets of social media, we express ourselves differently in variety of platforms. This can affect the sense of self and the real identity of yourself. The web can be a chaotic place with masses of information but with that comes the responsibility of finding the right information and reaping the

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