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6 1 discussion technology and culture

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So far in this course, we have explored technology through the lenses

of history, the humanities, and the natural and applied sciences. In this

module, you will wrap up your draft of Final Project Part One with

Milestone Four, and the social sciences lens is the last piece of the

puzzle. Look back over the topics you chose to discuss in previous

discussions, select one, and reexamine it now through the social

sciences. In your initial post, address the following:

• Describe or summarize your previous topic

• How has your understanding been affected by the social sciences lens?

• How does the social sciences lens support the lens you previously

used?

Hi everyone,

The topic I chose to reexamine through the lens of social science is from module three.

In that discussion, I talked about the role that social media plays in the dissemination of

information to the public regarding the current pandemic of coronavirus through the historical

lens. I discussed how the omnipresence of social media has saved countless lives by having

the ability to share information on the virus on a global scale. I compare that with the

pandemic of 1918, where the world obviously did not have social media and suffered a

tremendous amount of death during that time. On the flip side, any misinformation back then

would spread much slower and reach far fewer people, which is a drastic contrast to modern

times, when one falsity can reach millions of people in a matter of minutes.

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Looking at social media’s role during this pandemic through the social science lens

offers new insights on the part social media plays. The coronavirus has brought upon the

world social distancing and isolation from those around us. However, social media has given

celebrities a new purpose for their platform to make videos for their millions of followers on

the importance of staying at home and staying away from public gatherings. It has also

inspired people to post about how they are dealing with being quarantine, giving others fresh

ideas about how to pass the time and keep boredom at bay. Social media has also coined a

new term called “panic buying” (Kushner, 2020) for people who run out to the store and hoard

common items. This has brought about a combination of people using social media to brag

about being a panic buyer and also as a way for others to shame the panic buyers.

My understanding and perspective has been slightly shifted when it comes to social

media through the social science lens during this rough time. I see all the good and positive

things that are brought to people everyday that are struggling through this. I see so many

fundraisers being set up to help people and those with means donating to those less fortune.

This level of giving has helped so many people with a negative outlook and those who are

struggling mentally to cope with the circumstances.

I feel that the social science lens supports the historical lens from the previous

discussion because of all the lives it is saving, literally and figuratively. The history lens

showed how a lack of useful information led to a high level of deaths in a previous pandemic

that was drastically cut down this time around by social media and the ability to spread

information to fast. Social media also allows for people to stay in front of others in a time

that many feel alone and isolated, ultimately improving their psychological states.

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So far in this course, we have explored technology through the lenses of history, the humanities, and the natural and applied sciences. In this module, you will wrap up your draft of Final Project Part One with Milestone Four, and the social sciences lens is the last piece of the puzzle. Look back over the topics you chose to discuss in previous discussions, select one, and reexamine it now through the social sciences. In your initial post, address the following: • • • Describe or summarize your previous topic How has your understanding been affected by the social sciences lens? How does the social sciences lens support the lens you previously used? Hi everyone, The topic I chose to reexamine through the lens of social science is from module three. In that discussion, I talked about the role that social media plays in the dissemination of information to the public regarding the current pandemic of coronavirus through the historical lens. I discussed how the omnipresence of social media has saved countless lives by having the ability to share information on the virus on a global scale. I compare that with the pandemic of 1918, where the world obviously did not have social media and suffered a tremendous amount of death during that time. On the flip side, any misinformation back then would spread much slower and reach far fewer people, which is a drastic contrast to modern times, when one falsity can reach millions of people in a matter of minutes. Looking at social ...
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