I thought the discussion about Google Glass in class was very interesting. At the first look at the new technical device, I thought it was cool and wanted to wear it. However, the more I looked at it the more I realized how inconvenient it was. Even though a person’s eye can be seen through the transparent glass, I still find it awkward to look at a face with headgear attached while conversing with the person. Maybe I’m not used to the device yet because not many people are wearing it today, not in my community at least. Nevertheless, I think Google Glass is another successful step technology made. After all it is made for the future generation.
I shared the link of Google Glass to many friends and family, and I got a pool of diverse responses. In general, many old people said the glass is ridiculous and inconvenient, making a person looking like half robot. It kinda bothered me that my reaction was more similar to old people’s than kids at my age; it means I have an old sense for technology. My friends and colleagues neither liked or disliked it, most of what they did was criticizing the factors connected to the glass such as WiFi and affordability. Then there were the little kids who thought it was so cool and wanted to get one. I wouldn’t say this is the best of Glass because this is just the beginning, and I anticipate for further improvement. Ironically, I actually hope Google will come out with a headgear that would look more natural, simple, yet sleek on a person.
Ken’s writing response concerning Kanye West as well as Jesse’s question on whether he is considered information technology reminded me of this article I had just recently read.
It’s interesting because it’s saying how there’s now a religion based off of Kanye West called “Yeezianity.” Kanye is being considered a “God” to some people because of his huge influence and popularity in society. Just the mere idea that a human being is considered a God does make it seem like Kanye is a piece of information technology. His influence is causing people to steer a certain direction and view society in a certain light.
It was an odd notion for me to propose. . . I guess what I meant was, if Kanye’s relationship with the world is mediated by all the technology he employs for self-promotion. . . then what is he to us? Is he a person, or half-man half-media?
I thought the discussion about Google Glass in class was very interesting. At the first look at the new technical device, I thought it was cool and wanted to wear it. However, the more I looked at it the more I realized how inconvenient it was. Even though a person’s eye can be seen through the transparent glass, I still find it awkward to look at a face with headgear attached while conversing with the person. Maybe I’m not used to the device yet because not many people are wearing it today, not in my community at least. Nevertheless, I think Google Glass is another successful step technology made. After all it is made for the future generation.
I shared the link of Google Glass to many friends and family, and I got a pool of diverse responses. In general, many old people said the glass is ridiculous and inconvenient, making a person looking like half robot. It kinda bothered me that my reaction was more similar to old people’s than kids at my age; it means I have an old sense for technology. My friends and colleagues neither liked or disliked it, most of what they did was criticizing the factors connected to the glass such as WiFi and affordability. Then there were the little kids who thought it was so cool and wanted to get one. I wouldn’t say this is the best of Glass because this is just the beginning, and I anticipate for further improvement. Ironically, I actually hope Google will come out with a headgear that would look more natural, simple, yet sleek on a person.
Ken’s writing response concerning Kanye West as well as Jesse’s question on whether he is considered information technology reminded me of this article I had just recently read.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/15/yeezianity-religion-kanye-west_n_4602708.html
It’s interesting because it’s saying how there’s now a religion based off of Kanye West called “Yeezianity.” Kanye is being considered a “God” to some people because of his huge influence and popularity in society. Just the mere idea that a human being is considered a God does make it seem like Kanye is a piece of information technology. His influence is causing people to steer a certain direction and view society in a certain light.
It was an odd notion for me to propose. . . I guess what I meant was, if Kanye’s relationship with the world is mediated by all the technology he employs for self-promotion. . . then what is he to us? Is he a person, or half-man half-media?
-J