Author: Kenneth Marshall (Page 1 of 2)

From the video I’m learning how there are invisible algorithms that can dictate the way I consume information. It can stretch from the news information I search for as well as the content I consume when watching things like movies and tv shows. In my case I do think a lot of the news that tends to show up on the feed I pay attention to all have to do with something I care about. I tend to follow groups covering tech, comedy, anime, and movies so most new information gets filtered through those genres. I also imagine the friends we have play a large role in how we consume information, if you have a wide variety of friends, it can almost circumvent the algorithms. In my case one of my friends works as an E.M.T. She consistently shares intriguing stories about the medical field as well as updates on policy changes concerning my city. If friends were nonexistent, I imagine it would be difficult for people to ascertain new information that may or may not concern them in some sense I do consider myself trapped inside the filter bubble. I do investigate a range of topics but majority of the time I really care about the information that may concern me and my interest. I think the video brings up a good point about websites taking some responsibility to broaden the information that shows up on your news feed. Especially when it comes to misinformation all many people get is a poor update on why their opinion may be right.

In one part of my “literacy narrative”, I talked about my experience with the writing, in particular the way I was taught script. Although I barely use it now, I find it to be a significant moment in time when trying to understand the role writing plays.

“ I think one of the problems that hindered me was my general lack of finesse when it comes to writing. Handwritten work seems to never come out particularly well so in some sense I was discouraged by it.”

I wanted to go more in detail when explaining my feelings about writing. In my case with handwritten work most of the time it doesn’t come out perfectly, so I continue to rewrite until I deem it is suitable for viewing. But I think this is a good tie into the self-confidence that writing helps to harness. We get that sense of pride when people understand the motivation in your writing., that the words born out of your own character can reach people’s mind in a concise manner. This is what helps me to re-work and re-word continuously, I actively try to reach as many people as possible, maybe my words can breed a new perspective. When I think about writing in this sense the goal becomes clear, and it enables me to take avenues that have yet to be traveled. Besides being a tool for creativity I do find writing to be a endless chase for perfection, especially in my case.