Ethan Grose @EthanGrose04

It is scary to think that in addition to selling our online data these big companies our also tracking us and selling that data. There should be restrictions put in place to stop people from selling information from tracking you. #HerlihyEME4390S23

More people are becoming aware that their phones are listening to them. But they are also tracking you. "In about four months’ of data reviewed by The Times, her location was recorded over 8,600 times on average, once every 21 mins."(Valentino De-Vries, 2018).#HerlihyEME4390S23

A lot of people in today's society are becoming dependent on apps like google maps to help them navigate. If people don't ever get lost, when they actually aren't able to use the app they won't know what to do. #HerlihyEME4390S23

Although people are able to access political information easier through technology, It also makes access to fake information easier. Some people are unable to discern what's true or what's fake. #HerlihyEME4390S23

Technology and social media has made it easier for people to access politics. They are able to inform themselves easier just by scrolling on twitter. #HerlihyEME4390S23

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Many people still suffer with food insecurity due to not having the means to eat as much as they should every day. Community organizations are fighting back to help combat this food insecurity issue. usnews.com/news/best-coun… #HerlihyEME4390S23

The middle class and upper class, especially the upper class have continued to prosper in the recent years while the lower class has been on a steep decline for years. Joe Biden is trying to make changes to this income inequality. usnews.com/news/health-ne… #HerlihyEME4390S23

The U.S has had a problem with inequality in health care for many years. People should not have to deal with issues receiving health care due to their income or race. usnews.com/news/health-ne… #HerlihyEME4390S23

Women in Iran have been marginalized and treated with discrimination for years. Something must be done to reform the country. ohchr.org/en/press-relea… #HerlihyEME4390S23

Deaths caused by overdose from drugs is disproportionally affecting black and Hispanic communities. usnews.com/news/health-ne… #HerlihyEME4390S23

After watching this documentary it makes me think about how much of a product I am to these social media companies. This makes me rethink how I use social media and I am now more aware to how companies use tactics to lure us in and keep us engaged. #HerlihyEME4390S23

it is scary how these large social media companies are essentially able to control what people think just by collecting data and using that data #HerlihyEME4390S23

While watching this documentary The Social Dilemma it makes me believe that people should be pushing for more legislation that will regulate big social media companies ability to take and sell users data #HerlihyEME4390S23

Through watching this documentary it shows how much we as a society do really rely on social media. This causes us to overlook the fact that these big companies are praying on us and selling our information behind closed doors. #HerlihyEME4390S23

Through watching this documentary the things we have learned in class are reflected here when it talks about how social media can be very harmful especially to younger people. #HerlihyEME4390S23

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Social Media is obviously the biggest thing for marketing and advertising right now. Big companies are trying to capitalize on this by collecting as much data as they can from their consumers in order to formulate ways to get more customers.#HerlihyEME4390S23

I think its incredible how they are using AI and machine learning in order to improve the medical field. It will help everyone get better medical care because the machines are able to learn very quickly as well as correct mistakes easily. #HerlihyEME4390S23

Many people at Disneyland who have the magic band to get into the park as well as purchase things don't realize the real uses behind it. Disney tracks your every move including your purchasing trends which help them make decisions. #HerlihyEME4390S23