HW 8

Ja Min!
Your video is so cute, If is a good representation of yourself. I really liked your quote bubbles explaining the devices significance to yourself. I also really liked the idea of breaking your video into two parts, one being the electronics and then the other things you get from the internet like watching anime and menga. I think you had a unique vision and executed it well.
You mention the thought process of making the video and the reactions it caused you. You also mention the comparison of lifestyles that you and your sister share. I also agree that I would not like my little siblings to spend too much time on the internet. Finally the biggest argument that I agree with is watching yourself (or you’re younger sister) use electronics. I have noticed as well the same zoned look people seem to have.
When I look back at my video I notice the dull emotions on my face. Even though that is what it might seem on the outside, inside I am actually enjoying myself. I think case I can relate your younger sister, not in having a sad face but one of concentration into something you like.
I think an idea worth expanding is that you mention it was awkward for you to show your possessions on the video to people. Why do you think showing the electronics you own make you feel vulnerable when others seem to love to flaunt their possessions?
After viewing your video it made me consider the joy that I get from the internet or other electronic devices. You seem to love what electronics provide for you. I see anime has become a big part of your life and that may be because of the internet or TV, who knows. It just made me think of what things make me happy and what is the main source that provides those things.
You and I seem to have similar insights and I look forward to seeing your angle of insights on this unit.
–Lauren


Na Lin!!!
My initial reaction to the video was that it is so cute! I loved how you obeyed your parents’ wishes and substituted yourself with the stuffed animals. You seem very creative! I also thought you did something that no one else did and that was adding in pictures of what you thought the internet represented.
To be honest it seems like you had so many great ideas about this topic, that it was hard to follow your thought of process. If I’m correct I think your main argument is that the internet traps us, therefore we should not let that happen and choose a free path instead.
You also mention that people always have a crazy instinct to want the newest thing that comes out. When I was a child I never begged for toys that I saw on television. I feel like this has carried with me now, maybe I’m just lying to myself but I feel as though I don’t need to have new things but that new things seem to catch my eye and if I can’t have them I’m fine with that.
The quotes that stood out to be the most were “Don't we get bored; every bird wants to be free so they can fly.” And “If our lies pile up we may drown in them, the world is full of lies.” I think these tow are worth expanding your ideas. What does lying have to do with the use of technology? Do you think the use of technology causes these lies? Also to answer your first question I think looking within yourself is one possible answer. As for me when I get bored I just get the urge to move on to the next website.
You made me really think more about how much my priorities have changed as a child. I use to value my stuffed animals and crayons as my most prized possessions. Now I have my cell phone, Ipod, laptop and so many other things that I keep near and dear to my heart. I never thought of the transitions between those two phases of my life.
You seem to have so many ideas and I’m looking forward to see you explain yourself more. I think you have some solid ideas and good arguments to offer to this class. I look forward to see what else you have to say! :)
-Lauren