Well, this is my last blog a bit sad really isnt it! Did we end up forming a community? well not quite but a damn good network and some awesome revision notes to read through!! anyways onto the task at hand!
SELF and CYBORG:
As there was only Myself, Kat and Eugene actually in the seminar on the thursday i thought i would help you all out and share what we were discussing, well as much as i can remember!
So in the lecture we were talking about RFID implants and there different uses as a 'tagging' type system which could store things like medical history and of course the great Starbucks example where human interaction becomes minimal (a future that would mean I'm too busy to order a meal or swipe my eftpos card is a scary one).
This example became so ingrained in my head that i actually ended up having a dream that night where i walked into a shop and was looking at a dress and they instantly took the money out of my credit card (stored on my RFID chip) without me asking I didn't even want it!! and no i didn't make this up as sad as it may be I actually dreamt it! Thanks to Erika it seems I'm subconsciously harbouring a fear of the cybotic future!
Anyways back to the seminar... we discussed that the thought of an actual implant wasn't really up our ally so we settled on an ID type card that would store this information.. but which information were we happy to share?
Firstly we decided (after Eugene suggested it) that we should have two different accounts on the card kinda like a cheque and a savings,
One would have information like loyalty programme, Drivers license details incl WOF and Registration, doner details, Next of Kin, bus pass, train pass etc
The other would contain medical history, address information, email address, phone number- more personal things that you dont want everyone to read
there would be an access pin for each account
You may notcie that bank account details are not on either account, this is because we felt the security risk was too large and we would feel more comfortable having that on a separate card altogether, this may have been thanks to my dream scare!
we also thought that there would need to be a dormant GPS system that could be activated if you were lost or lost your card- which you could then call a number and have the card wiped if neccessary
Our main concerns about the future of the RFID chips was security factors that thought of having your life sandwiched within a piece of plastic is a very scary thought for me, it feels like we would be even more open to identity theft. Also the problem of what do you do if you loose the card we all know what a pain it is to replace a drivers licene etcc..
unfortunatly this may be a fear i have to overcome as according to Porush's Law if this is the way technology is going to go theres no way i can opt out ill just have to go with it!
well guys i guess this is it for now its been an awesome experiment and best of luck with exams!!
Dana :)
Monday, May 26, 2008
My killer App
The topic of convergence culture seems to be dominated by the iPhone. Apple's Steve Jobs says that it is the future so i thought i would try and figure out whether the iPhone or a similar mobile/internet device will be relevent to my future, what killer apps will make it easier for me to part with my money...
1) starting with the basic mobile function, If I do end up in PR I imagine i will be feilding alot of phone calls back and forth with clients, the media and colleagues. Blue tooth capability will probably come in handy so i can wear one of those snazzy ear pieces while my i use my hands to do a million other things at once! (except drive.. of course.....)
N.B. I like the idea that someone bought up in class about having two seperate numbers so that once it hits 7 any calls to the work number will be directed to my voicemail
2) The internet is the next BIG thing, like liv was saying we dont really notice how much we use the net until it craps out on us conveinently when we need it the most!!...being able to check my emails without being restricted to a bulky laptop or desktop is key, Also as Im from auckland the city of traffic and increasing petrol prices i could find myself on dare i say it a BUS to work and the ability to download tv programmes to keep me entertained would be a benefit (so i dont have to you know... socialize)
Plus if I am driving around half the city or even the country built in maps or GPS will also be an advantage
- of course there would then be need for a more reliable network and imporved interface from what we have now (i Phone achieves this well)
3) back to my bulky comment thsi be all end all communications device will have to be lightweight thanks to permanent damage to my shoulders from my ancient laptop but in saying that it still needs a big enough screen for when my eyesight enevitably fails!
4) finally it needs to be easy to use with straight forward navigation symbols and and a help menu of call centre (although we all know how unaffective these can be especially telecom!)
OH!! and it needs to be durable Im one of those people that cant stray to those sexy motorola flip tops or well anything that isnt Nokia .. because i drop my phones.. ALOT.. a back up solar battery could also be helpful when you just need that little extra beofre you can reach your charger..
Fingers crossed that by the time I need and can afford one of these type of devices all the kinks will be ironed out.. one is allowed to dream right?
1) starting with the basic mobile function, If I do end up in PR I imagine i will be feilding alot of phone calls back and forth with clients, the media and colleagues. Blue tooth capability will probably come in handy so i can wear one of those snazzy ear pieces while my i use my hands to do a million other things at once! (except drive.. of course.....)
N.B. I like the idea that someone bought up in class about having two seperate numbers so that once it hits 7 any calls to the work number will be directed to my voicemail
2) The internet is the next BIG thing, like liv was saying we dont really notice how much we use the net until it craps out on us conveinently when we need it the most!!...being able to check my emails without being restricted to a bulky laptop or desktop is key, Also as Im from auckland the city of traffic and increasing petrol prices i could find myself on dare i say it a BUS to work and the ability to download tv programmes to keep me entertained would be a benefit (so i dont have to you know... socialize)
Plus if I am driving around half the city or even the country built in maps or GPS will also be an advantage
- of course there would then be need for a more reliable network and imporved interface from what we have now (i Phone achieves this well)
3) back to my bulky comment thsi be all end all communications device will have to be lightweight thanks to permanent damage to my shoulders from my ancient laptop but in saying that it still needs a big enough screen for when my eyesight enevitably fails!
4) finally it needs to be easy to use with straight forward navigation symbols and and a help menu of call centre (although we all know how unaffective these can be especially telecom!)
OH!! and it needs to be durable Im one of those people that cant stray to those sexy motorola flip tops or well anything that isnt Nokia .. because i drop my phones.. ALOT.. a back up solar battery could also be helpful when you just need that little extra beofre you can reach your charger..
Fingers crossed that by the time I need and can afford one of these type of devices all the kinks will be ironed out.. one is allowed to dream right?
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
My digital life
Ok so this weeks blogs we are mapping our use of digital technology in a day, lucky for me at the moment I'm constantly on some thing due to a million essays due in the next two weeks!
Tuesday May 13th:
9a.m- wake up thanks to my alarm on my phone
9.15 a.m- finally build up enough effort to drag myself out of bed switch on computer and t.v before getting ready
9.25 a.m- check emails in hope of something exciting
9.35 a.m- watch Good Morning while eating brekkie
9.55 a.m- Turn up to VISC 301 lecture with Erika, and throughout the lecture are shown a couple of you tube clips
10.50 a.m- Head down to the library computers to print off a journal article that may be the key to pulling off my COMS205 essay (finally found it!), also check uni emails- nothing exciting as usual.
11.15 a.m- Head home and settle in to start essay and sort refernces into piles for each paragrapgh, procrastinate by constantly checking emails, facebook for online friends to chat to and just updates in general (new pics i an flick through fro the latest 21st), also keep and eye on trade me which keeps enticing me with "more things you might like", start to get bored text a few people including flatemate in the other room to organize when to have our lunch break (yes its sad but you dont understand how old our flat is haha)
1.30 p.m- Take a break for lunch with flatmate turn on tv to watch a bit of Dr Phil (our excuse is that we are giving our brains a rest)
2.15 .m- Dr phil wasnt trashy enough so decide to go back to work, sit down re check emails, facebook and bid on trademe after someone out bid me, After sorting through half of my research realise i still need a little bit more and go in search of Lessig lecture on regualtion of the net- its 40mins so while it downloads on you tube i chat to one friend on gmail chat and another on facebook chat.
2.30ap.m- downloaded so sit back, watch and frantically take notes
3.15 p.m- take a break to do flat chore- listen to ipod as i scrub the toliet and entire bathroom- it helps a little
3.45 p.m- Back to work, check emails and download photos from camera of a promotion i did on monday and email to my boss, lso forward on breifing details to another girl for upcoming job.
4.00 p.m- Start to write introduction, restart and alter about 50 times which also means going back and altering essay plan- check facebook for friends- end up having a wee conversation while chopping and changing intro
5.00 p.m- scroll throug library catelogue having a brief look for info related to another essay i will start at the end of this week *sigh*
5.30 p.m- stop and watch home and away before scooting out to netball game
7.00 p.m- come home and have dinner while watching shorty st- think they have found the worst actress yet with Anya( the model) gets too
7.40 p.m- back up to my room- check emails, facebook, get into a bidding war with someone over a top- they put on an auto bid so i kept pushing it up to their limit (mean i know but i really wanted it)
8p.m- back to work sorting out my references and getting my mind around what exactly i wanted to say in my essay
9p.m- conversation on facebook chat turns into sharing funny you tube clips- i win with "funny dui" and "fox grape stomp"- check it out for a laugh
10p.m- finally sorted through all research get into convo with flatmate over stupid trade me postings (we all trade me while doing essays) such as used lipsticks- grosse
10.30p.m- have an early sart in the morning (coms205) so go to bed and watch an episode of extras- lights out
Ok so there is my day, no its not an average day.. well at the moment it kind of is with all the work going on, i just cant believe how much time i spend on the net of on my phone talking to people and reserching!! its hard to believe that there are people out there who have never even used a phone when these types of technologies play such a massive role in my life- after last weeks lecture and through the research i have been doing for my essay Ive come to realise just how important projects like OLPC are, we are living in a digital age and although food and clean water are just as important- the ability to access the internet and other digital technologies and having the skills to execute it are vital in ensuring that all people rich and poor, old and young do not get left behind. People below the poverty line need to develop their own skills to help pull themselves out and the furthur behind they get the harder it will be. Im going to be really cheesey but i think this quote fits well here
"give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, but teach him ow to fish and he will eat for a life time"
Tuesday May 13th:
9a.m- wake up thanks to my alarm on my phone
9.15 a.m- finally build up enough effort to drag myself out of bed switch on computer and t.v before getting ready
9.25 a.m- check emails in hope of something exciting
9.35 a.m- watch Good Morning while eating brekkie
9.55 a.m- Turn up to VISC 301 lecture with Erika, and throughout the lecture are shown a couple of you tube clips
10.50 a.m- Head down to the library computers to print off a journal article that may be the key to pulling off my COMS205 essay (finally found it!), also check uni emails- nothing exciting as usual.
11.15 a.m- Head home and settle in to start essay and sort refernces into piles for each paragrapgh, procrastinate by constantly checking emails, facebook for online friends to chat to and just updates in general (new pics i an flick through fro the latest 21st), also keep and eye on trade me which keeps enticing me with "more things you might like", start to get bored text a few people including flatemate in the other room to organize when to have our lunch break (yes its sad but you dont understand how old our flat is haha)
1.30 p.m- Take a break for lunch with flatmate turn on tv to watch a bit of Dr Phil (our excuse is that we are giving our brains a rest)
2.15 .m- Dr phil wasnt trashy enough so decide to go back to work, sit down re check emails, facebook and bid on trademe after someone out bid me, After sorting through half of my research realise i still need a little bit more and go in search of Lessig lecture on regualtion of the net- its 40mins so while it downloads on you tube i chat to one friend on gmail chat and another on facebook chat.
2.30ap.m- downloaded so sit back, watch and frantically take notes
3.15 p.m- take a break to do flat chore- listen to ipod as i scrub the toliet and entire bathroom- it helps a little
3.45 p.m- Back to work, check emails and download photos from camera of a promotion i did on monday and email to my boss, lso forward on breifing details to another girl for upcoming job.
4.00 p.m- Start to write introduction, restart and alter about 50 times which also means going back and altering essay plan- check facebook for friends- end up having a wee conversation while chopping and changing intro
5.00 p.m- scroll throug library catelogue having a brief look for info related to another essay i will start at the end of this week *sigh*
5.30 p.m- stop and watch home and away before scooting out to netball game
7.00 p.m- come home and have dinner while watching shorty st- think they have found the worst actress yet with Anya( the model) gets too
7.40 p.m- back up to my room- check emails, facebook, get into a bidding war with someone over a top- they put on an auto bid so i kept pushing it up to their limit (mean i know but i really wanted it)
8p.m- back to work sorting out my references and getting my mind around what exactly i wanted to say in my essay
9p.m- conversation on facebook chat turns into sharing funny you tube clips- i win with "funny dui" and "fox grape stomp"- check it out for a laugh
10p.m- finally sorted through all research get into convo with flatmate over stupid trade me postings (we all trade me while doing essays) such as used lipsticks- grosse
10.30p.m- have an early sart in the morning (coms205) so go to bed and watch an episode of extras- lights out
Ok so there is my day, no its not an average day.. well at the moment it kind of is with all the work going on, i just cant believe how much time i spend on the net of on my phone talking to people and reserching!! its hard to believe that there are people out there who have never even used a phone when these types of technologies play such a massive role in my life- after last weeks lecture and through the research i have been doing for my essay Ive come to realise just how important projects like OLPC are, we are living in a digital age and although food and clean water are just as important- the ability to access the internet and other digital technologies and having the skills to execute it are vital in ensuring that all people rich and poor, old and young do not get left behind. People below the poverty line need to develop their own skills to help pull themselves out and the furthur behind they get the harder it will be. Im going to be really cheesey but i think this quote fits well here
"give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, but teach him ow to fish and he will eat for a life time"
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Catch Up- Surveillence
As some of you may understand I have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to research and write up essays and i just realised Ihave let my blogs slip so im attempting to get back on track now!
So last week we were discussing surveillence and what types of surveillence we deem acceptable. This subject really has me torn Ive been over in two classes with Erika and Im still not 100% When first asked i quite happily said "yes" i think surveillance is predomiantly acceptable. but that was when i thought of surviellance purely as security cameras and CCTV which are there to keep me safe (or atleast catch someone who has just stolen my bag or hit me in the face). When Erika started to talk about the digital or online surveillance I started to question it a little more.
Firstly P2p (peer to peer)
Although I get a little uneasy at the thought of people i dont know scrolling through my facebook page, I feel i have to accept it or label myself a hipocrite as on a few occasions Ive scrolled through friends of friends pages out of boredom or curious interest in the different costumes at someones Ball or party.
Although my facebook page is set to private Im stillv ery cautious as to which photos I post as the thought of prospective employeers scanning this page has me a little on edge.
And that leads nicely onto Workplace surveillance:
The question of whether i feel my boss should be able to scan my email also has me at odds
one one hand I understand why they would do it espcially if your in a competitive market, you dont want you secrets being leaked out to another company. You also want to know that you employees are working to their full potential and no slacking off all day.
So yes i think i can come to grips with the fact that my future company email could be under surveillance.
My personal email I would object to however I know this contradicts my theory on spillign secrets as you could obviously sneakily forward it through your gmail account. Maybe eployers should look at blocking email sites except for the company one.. jst an idea.. I wouldnt want cameras in my home and i consider my email and my phone a part of that personal space. I wouldnt want it spread around the water cooler or better yet coming out in a drunken blurt at the company christmas party what ive been writing y partner about the annoying women in the office.
Echelon: paint bomb the white house 911 times -(just gettng their attention)
Those strange white mushroom like domes at Waihopi the stuff conspiracy theories are made of.
Should the government be able to key word search our online activity?
I dont really mind that much if a computer which cant judge me or share work stories when it gets home at night is scanning my online activity for key words. But i do think we are entitld to know why they are doing it and how the information is being used, i wouldnt let someone go through my room without being given a very good reason.. who knows maybe it is a conspiracy if Im not in class next week maybe ive been kidnapped and sent to some scientology like re-auditing centre to cleanse myself of evil thoughts about echelon Ha!
Regardless it still leaves me wondering why I am so accepting of surveillance, maybe I just need an example fo how it could negatively affect me to change my mind.. I mean when we talk about what these types of surveillence are sanning for: porn, bomb making etc I think well vie never been to any types of those sights.. until i look back on first yr when you would come home to find certain web pages on your screen thanks to some hilarious guys down the hall.. it was all fun and games at the time but could this come back to haunt us?
So last week we were discussing surveillence and what types of surveillence we deem acceptable. This subject really has me torn Ive been over in two classes with Erika and Im still not 100% When first asked i quite happily said "yes" i think surveillance is predomiantly acceptable. but that was when i thought of surviellance purely as security cameras and CCTV which are there to keep me safe (or atleast catch someone who has just stolen my bag or hit me in the face). When Erika started to talk about the digital or online surveillance I started to question it a little more.
Firstly P2p (peer to peer)
Although I get a little uneasy at the thought of people i dont know scrolling through my facebook page, I feel i have to accept it or label myself a hipocrite as on a few occasions Ive scrolled through friends of friends pages out of boredom or curious interest in the different costumes at someones Ball or party.
Although my facebook page is set to private Im stillv ery cautious as to which photos I post as the thought of prospective employeers scanning this page has me a little on edge.
And that leads nicely onto Workplace surveillance:
The question of whether i feel my boss should be able to scan my email also has me at odds
one one hand I understand why they would do it espcially if your in a competitive market, you dont want you secrets being leaked out to another company. You also want to know that you employees are working to their full potential and no slacking off all day.
So yes i think i can come to grips with the fact that my future company email could be under surveillance.
My personal email I would object to however I know this contradicts my theory on spillign secrets as you could obviously sneakily forward it through your gmail account. Maybe eployers should look at blocking email sites except for the company one.. jst an idea.. I wouldnt want cameras in my home and i consider my email and my phone a part of that personal space. I wouldnt want it spread around the water cooler or better yet coming out in a drunken blurt at the company christmas party what ive been writing y partner about the annoying women in the office.
Echelon: paint bomb the white house 911 times -(just gettng their attention)
Those strange white mushroom like domes at Waihopi the stuff conspiracy theories are made of.
Should the government be able to key word search our online activity?
I dont really mind that much if a computer which cant judge me or share work stories when it gets home at night is scanning my online activity for key words. But i do think we are entitld to know why they are doing it and how the information is being used, i wouldnt let someone go through my room without being given a very good reason.. who knows maybe it is a conspiracy if Im not in class next week maybe ive been kidnapped and sent to some scientology like re-auditing centre to cleanse myself of evil thoughts about echelon Ha!
Regardless it still leaves me wondering why I am so accepting of surveillance, maybe I just need an example fo how it could negatively affect me to change my mind.. I mean when we talk about what these types of surveillence are sanning for: porn, bomb making etc I think well vie never been to any types of those sights.. until i look back on first yr when you would come home to find certain web pages on your screen thanks to some hilarious guys down the hall.. it was all fun and games at the time but could this come back to haunt us?
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