Ted Talks

 In today's world, our phones, computers and many other things leave a trail of information about us. The TED Talks I watched by different people like Christopher Soghoian, Catherine Crump, and Darieth Chisolm and others show the impact technology can have. Weather it's to help us or to put us at risk we are effected by both. They remind us that our safety isn't always guaranteed and that we have to be aware of what we do to protect ourselves. 

Christopher Soghoian's talk, "how to Avoid Surveillance.. with the phone in your pocket," show how phones and networks were built to be watched. It is easy for Governments to listen in on calls or read messages if they want to. Soghoian also shows that there are way to keep your privacy like using things and apps like WhatsApp because they are encrypted. The point he has is that surveillance is very much a thing but we can also protect ourselves if we know the right way to do it. 

Catherine Crump, in her talk she shows that tracking isn't just online. Police have cameras that watch cars everywhere and this is called Automatic License Plate Readers. This allows databases of people's movements even when you haven't done anything wrong. Crumps enlightens us that this can become unfair monitoring and explains how there should be more rules about the data they have and how long they can keep it. 

Finally, Derieth Chisolm's talk shows that there are personal sides of this digital danger. Sharing private images without consent can ruin a persons life in a matter of seconds. This can affect peoples jobs, relationships and even mental health. Chrsolm's story really shows that this needs to be taken more seriously. Consent matters online like it does in person.

In the end these talks show that technology can be helpful but also detrimental. Phones, cameras, and the internet can do just as much bad as they do good. The biggest take away I got was although all these things are very accessible we need to be ware and use our resources wisely. We should also advocate for ourselves can push for rules that will protect us and keep our lives private and keep our safety a main priority. Technology is here to stay the least we can do is make it safer for everyone. 

 

Top 5 Sources of News - Blog Post #1

 

#1 TikTok 

Tik Tik is a great source of news and information due to there bite-sized videos. TikTok is very accessible and has many communities for people with common interests. Many people especially Gen Z use TikTok as there search engine over google. Many personal experiences and visual aids are provided while using TikTok search bar. Creators often share breaking news with there followers and can update people faster then traditional media. There are also many educational creators that share important information. 

#2  Google 

Google can pull information and sources from thousands of outlets. It is quick and convenient and you can look anything and everything up. You can read many different articles about the same topic and compare them in many different ways like tone and facts. Credible sources are prioritized when doing a google search which is good  to confirm reputable sources. 

#3 Fox News 

Fox news has professional journalists that have access to official sources. Fox news contributes to understanding current events. Fox news reaches millions of viewers which shows that it plays a big role in major conversation. Fox can cover live events that are happening which is a good way to share information in the moment with no delays. 

#4 x 

News often breaks first on X. There is a very diverse perspective due to many people around the world using X. X shows what's currently being discusses widely which help people hear about important current events. X is used by a very diverse age group as well. Journalists, agencies and more are known to immediately post on X.  

#5 My Mom

I already know her values and beliefs, she is a trusted source. My mom uses every single Source of News to get the most reputable information. She summarizes important points for easy understanding. She is very skilled at telling if a source shares information that is questionable or reliable. She gives great insight and context for deeper understanding as well.