This week's reading, "Your Online Attention, Bought in an Instant by Advertisers," explains how advertisers use algorithms to target ads based on our online behavior. What impact does this have on our perception of control over our personal data? #UWJ201 #313

This week we learned that the use of social media leads to more conspiratorial thinking and that false news travels faster than the truth. With most our generation relying on social media for info, are we at risk of being overly influenced by conspiracies and false information? #UWJ201 #313

This week's readings emphasize how media outlets often align with particular political perspectives, reinforcing our pre-existing beliefs. Given this, do you find yourself avoiding certain sources, or do you think it's still important to engage with all types of media? #UWJ201 #313

In lecture this week we learned how TV affects our perceptions in life, which can have a negative impact as we are blinded to what's actually realistic. Do you think we should limit TV for future generations, or are there any other solutions that come to mind? #UWJ201 #313

In today’s lecture, we learned about how companies use human-like avatars to engage with us on a personal level. This leads me to wonder if in the future we will be unable to distinguish between real people and AI. Also, do companies have to disclose when we're interacting with AI? #UWJ201 #313

Following today's lecture on attention-getting ads made me think about ads that have stuck with me. Celebrity endorsements and recurring characters like Flo from Progressive stand out. leaving me wonder, can a brief ad still be effective, or does it risk being too vague or forgettable? #UWJ201 #313