300 Chapter 1: Introduction (15pts)

  • Write all answers in your bound journal
  • Make it NEAT and in COMPLETE SENTENCES, and clearly number the questions you are answering.
  • Develop your thought, and be ready to share your answer in class.
  • -2pt if you do not title and date the entry
  • -1pt (per infraction) if you do not clearly number the questions for your responses
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  1. What is second life?
  2. How do you feel about calling someone on the phone as opposed to texting them?
  3. Do you leave voice messages?
  4. What were the the themes of Turkle's former books "The second self" and "Life on the Screen?"
  5. What is the story of Rebecca and the robot? How does this relate to Animal Kingdom?
  6. Could people truly love a robot?
  7. Explain the concept of "better than nothing" "better than something" and "better than anything" concept. Relate it to Japan's media calls sekkusu shinai shokogun, or "celibacy syndrome".
  8. What is anthropomorphism?
  9. What does Anne and Miriam have in common?
  10. List three online social medias you have used, and indicate why you liked them.
  11. Why is texting considered the modern Goldilocks?
  12. Have you ever stopped to watch people on their phones in a public space?
  13. How many times do you access your smart phone a day? Have you ever tried to reduce that number?
  14. The Author states that "Technology presents itself with a one-way street." What does this statement mean and do you agree (defend your answer)?
  15. What does technology take from us?