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  1. Last 7 days
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    1. FBI–King suicide letter. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1184939326. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=FBI%E2%80%93King_suicide_letter&oldid=1184939326 (visited on 2023-12-05).

      Regarding the FBI–King suicide letter incident, I believe this is a classic case of government interference in citizens' rights. For every ordinary person, we should ensure our rights are not violated and courageously protect ourselves.

    1. If the immediate goal of the action of trolling is to cause disruption or provoke emotional reactions, what is it that makes people want to do this disruption or provoking of emotional reactions? Some reasons people engage in trolling behavior include:

      I consider trolling to be an extremely unhealthy online behavior. I strongly oppose any posts engaging in malicious discussions, regardless of the reasons or emotions behind them. Looking back at past news, I recall numerous instances where innocent individuals suffered negative consequences like depression or withdrawal due to public opinion, while those participating in malicious discussions never felt remorse.

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    1. lonelygirl15. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1186146298. URL:

      I believe this film masterfully captures the central theme of this chapter: signal deception. It begins with what appears to be an ordinary teenage vlog, gradually evolving into a chilling tale of trust and control. The narrative's shift from mundane daily life to cult stalking effectively demonstrates to audiences the blurred boundaries between reality and fiction in the internet age.

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    1. As a rule, humans do not like to be duped. We like to know which kinds of signals to trust, and which to distrust. Being lulled into trusting a signal only to then have it revealed that the signal was untrustworthy is a shock to the system, unnerving and upsetting. People get angry when they find they have been duped. These reactions are even more heightened when we find we have been duped simply for someone else’s amusement at having done so.

      Regarding deception, I believe that whether online or in real life, the vast majority of people dislike being deceived—especially after choosing to trust something or someone only to discover they've been deceived. The same applies online: whether it's false statements or genuine thoughts, one should never deceive others.

  5. Oct 2025
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    1. Mark R. Cheathem. Conspiracy Theories Abounded in 19th-Century American Politics. URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/conspiracy-theories-abounded-19th-century-american-politics-180971940/ (visited on 2023-11-24).

      I cannot assess the impact of conspiracy theories on political movements, but considering the social context at the time, the prevalence of such theories created intense friction between the two parties, to the extent that I believe the public lost trust in the government. On the other hand, conspiracy theories also, to some degree, fueled popular movements and drove certain reforms.

    1. If you wanted to make a profile to talk about yourself, or to show off your work, you had to create your own personal webpage, which others could visit.

      Social media has become an indispensable part of my life. It's required for job applications, graduate school admissions, and even doctoral program applications. Additionally, creating a resume also relies on social media platforms. For instance, LinkedIn and GitHub are both integral components of social media.

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    1. Complex number. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1186512779. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Complex_number&oldid=1186512779 (visited on 2023-11-24).

      The importance of complex numbers lies in their ability to solve equations that cannot be solved using only real numbers, such as certain polynomial equations. At the same time, complex numbers also follow the rules of addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and they play a very important role in mathematics and science.

    1. The data in question here is over what percentage of Twitter users are spam bots, which Twitter claimed was less than 5%, and Elon Musk claimed is higher than 5%.

      As a student, I believe this section effectively demonstrates the critical role data plays in real-world debates. The disagreement between Twitter and Musk may appear as a mere numerical discrepancy, but it actually reflects the complexities arising from missing data, biases, or manipulation. In our studies and research, we must also recognize that we cannot merely focus on surface-level figures; instead, we must delve deeper to examine the origins of the data and potential issues.

    1. Read more about what went wrong from Vice How to Make a Bot That Isn’t Racist [c14]

      I find the content on this page highly interesting. The seasoned bot developer community has long established fundamental ethical practices, such as maintaining blacklists for sensitive terms, implementing conservative filtering, interacting only with consenting users, and conducting small-scale manual inspections. I believe these measures are essential during the early stages of web bot development. Responsible design should involve extensive stress testing prior to deployment, limiting the frequency of bot outputs, and respecting the public spaces within social platforms.

    1. Bots, on the other hand, will do actions through social media accounts and can appear to be like any other user. The bot might be the only thing posting to the account, or human users might sometimes use a bot to post for them.

      Regarding this passage, it reminds me of situations I've encountered on social media: under a trending topic, a flood of nearly identical comments appears within a short timeframe. Similarly, when working on course projects, I've used platform APIs to scrape public data and witnessed abnormally dense, rhythmically consistent posting patterns that appear to be orchestrated comment guides. In light of such instances, I'd like to pose a question: Should we establish legal restrictions on bots, analogous to those applied to robots in online contexts?

    2. Regarding this passage, it reminds me of situations I've encountered on social media: under a trending topic, a flood of nearly identical comments appears within a short timeframe. Similarly, when working on course projects, I've used platform APIs to scrape public data and witnessed abnormally dense, rhythmically consistent posting patterns that appear to be orchestrated comment guides. In light of such instances, I'd like to pose a question: Should we establish legal restrictions on bots, analogous to those applied to robots in online contexts?

  8. Sep 2025
    1. Have you ever paused to decide what to do in a situation, and found yourself wondering what would be the ‘right’ thing to do? Or perhaps you might think, as a good person, how should I handle this situation?

      After reading this page, I feel that as a college student, I often encounter small yet important ethical choices. For instance, during group assignments (this is most commonly happened during my life), I struggle with whether to directly point out a teammate's mistake or remain silent to avoid conflict. In those moments, I ask myself: What is the right thing to do? Not just for me personally, but for the success of the entire group. Ethics serves as a tool to help us consider how our actions impact others and whether we can live with the consequences afterward. Through such reflection, I can make fair and responsible decisions with greater composure.

    2. After reading this page, I feel that as a college student, I often encounter small yet important ethical choices. For instance, during group assignments (this is most commonly happened during my life), I struggle with whether to directly point out a teammate's mistake or remain silent to avoid conflict. In those moments, I ask myself: What is the right thing to do? Not just for me personally, but for the success of the entire group. Ethics serves as a tool to help us consider how our actions impact others and whether we can live with the consequences afterward. Through such reflection, I can make fair and responsible decisions with greater composure.

    1. In reading this part 2.2.3, I observe that while this chapter's summary of Confucianism emphasizes etiquette, it fails to fully capture that Confucian ethics is fundamentally a “character role-based system.” In Confucianism, morality is not merely universal benevolence but the fulfillment of responsibilities tied to one's role—whether as parent to child or ruler to subject. By focusing on roles, Confucianism offers flexible yet rigorous moral guidance to regulate daily conduct. Moreover, it extends beyond individuals and families to encompass the state.