Nicole Strouse @NicoleStrouse18

Although the internet allows democracy to thrive in the sense that more people can participate, it also weakens it as so much information is produced that there's no way to mediate it (Lewis, 2021). It's crazy to think about all the misinformation being spread. #HerlihyEME4390S23

I thought it was interesting how most countries think technology has both significantly good and bad impacts on people in regard to politics (Pew Research Center, 2018). Quite the double-edged sword it seems. #HerlihyEME4390S23

I loved how Estonians have an e-government where everyone can vote from their phones (Whitford, 2016). This allows people (typically those in lower classes) who don't have the time or the means to travel to still have their voices heard in politics. #HerlihyEME4390S23

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This is a great article that explains the relationship between lower socioeconomic status and internet access. It's sad to think about how many people have to jump through hoops just to do tasks that we can easily do with the internet. #HerlihyEME4390S23 imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

As a student, I think we can all understand the importance of having access to the internet, as we have to do assignments, conduct research, and contact others. However, many students across the U.S. aren't as privileged, which greatly hinders their education! #HerlihyEME4390S23

As the digital world progresses, it starts to take over our daily lives. Although this might not seem so bad, to those who don't have internet access, it is. Imagine trying to find a job, do your homework, or travel to a new location without it! Impossible! #HerlihyEME4390S23

Just went offline for 24 hours! (From March 7th, 11:04 p.m. to March 8th, 11:34 p.m.) That was rough! #USFDigitalIdentity #OneDayDisconnect #HerlihyEME4390S23

The fact that the professionals in this video are so concerned that they expect a civil war in the short term due to the internet should really put into perspective how detrimental and effective these platforms can be. And honestly I'm not suprised by this. #HerlihyEME4390S23

The fact that fake news spreads 6x faster than true news is terrifying. It makes you really question everything you read on the internet and it makes it harder to weed out what's actually true. :( #HerlihyEME4390S23

I thought it was really interesting how they mentioned that technology keeps advancing at a rapid pace, but our brains don't. I feel like peers who see this would be scared by this as it makes you wonder if technology will advance so far that it takes over. #HerlihyEME4390S23

I found it sad how the little girl only seemed to focus on the "elephant ears" comment, even though she was getting so many other compliments. It shows how we only fixate on the bad, which then causes us to strive to change ourselves, even when its not needed. #HerlihyEME4390S23