Media Law and Literacy
Saturday, May 1, 2021
How does Tech fit into my life?
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for information that supports one's previous beliefs. People tend to search for information that confirms that we are correct, rather than proving that they are wrong. As a whole, people are more likely to remember and share information that supports their beliefs, rather than disproving themselves.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web, commonly referred to as The Internet, has become integrated in every aspect of society. People can find jobs, go shopping, access their bank account, and instantaneously communicate with friends on the other side of the world. For children born after the turn of the century, life without internet would be unthinkable. This constant reliance on the internet has become a major drawback of the technology. If the internet were to collapse and cease to exist, even for a short period of time, society would be massively impacted. Nobody would know how to get places, people couldn't board planes, banks wouldn't be able to access your money, and the education system would crumble. The World Wide Web, is the most recognizable form of the Internet but is actually just the most common means of accessing data online in the form of websites and hyperlinks.
The History
The Drawbacks and Advantages
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Eight Speech Theories
Having the freedom of speech is crucial for a democratic government to function and grow as times change. There are many different benefits of free speech, but all of them can be grouped into eight overarching theories.
The Theories
The first theory is that freedom of speech leads to a marketplace of ideas. This is the belief that the the truthfulness of any idea depends on the quality of it's competing ideas. If ideas are censored, then the rest of the ideas may not be testable for whether they are true or right. The next theory is participation in self government. This means that people must be able to communicate their ideas so that they can actively participate in the government. Another theory is the idea of stable change. Meaning if people are allowed to vent their thoughts and frustrations they are less likely to resort to violence and thus society will be more stable. Along the same lines is the idea of individual self-fulfillment. This is when people are given the opportunity to speak their opinions it allows them to create their own identity and have a sense of belonging with like-minded people. A very important theory is that free speech creates a check on governmental power. Without the ability to challenge the government, the government would remain stagnant and could be making the wrong decisions. Free speech also promotes tolerance. Letting people say what they want legally, but allowing society to set the rules for what is okay to say and what is wrong. Free speech also promotes innovation, allowing people to freely speak their ideas and build on others ideas to create even better ones. The last idea of free speech is that it protects dissent. This allows people, no matter how few of them feel that way, to advocate for their opinions regardless of what is the most common opinion.
In Practice
The Anti-War Sentiment
Today, the only opinions heard are the ones who yell the loudest. Due to this, the voices that refuse to yell don't get heard. There are plenty of people who have an antiwar sentiment but we never seem to hear about them. Two very big antiwar voices are The American Conservative and Antiwar.com.
The American Conservative
Antiwar.com
The Big Picture
Six Clauses of The First Amendment
Today's Example
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
How The U.S. Supreme Court Works
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest federal court and heads the judicial branch. The main function of this court is the evaluate the constitutionality of all the laws in the entire nation. The nine justices that make up this branch are responsible for checking the other two branches, the legislative and executive, and ensuring that all their actions follow The Constitution. Since 1935, the justices have meet in The Supreme court Building, commonly referred to as The Marble Palace, in Washington D.C.
Notable History
Most Supreme Court cases have lasting effects on the entire country, however, there are a few note-worthy cases that everyone should know about. Some cases like Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), which upheld state segregation, and Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857), denying citizenship to African Americans, would later be overturned by The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 14th amendment, respectively.
How does Tech fit into my life?
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What Technology means to me Technology is a part of my life every single day, from facetiming friends back home, to Snapchatting friends...
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The World Wide Web, commonly referred to as The Internet, has become integrated in every aspect of society. People can find jobs, go shopp...
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Having the freedom of speech is crucial for a democratic government to function and grow as times change. There are many different benefits ...