This passage introduces Eli Whitney, an important American inventor, whose invention of the cotton gin greatly changed the early economic structure of the United States. It also pointed out the complex impact of this invention; although it enhanced production efficiency, it also strengthened and prolonged the slavery system in the United States.

During this quarter's lecture, I have come to understand the multifaceted nature of social media, from data and algorithms to harassment, mental health, and even capitalism and colonialism, all demonstrating its complexity. It made me realize that social media is not only a technical platform, but also supported by many backgrounds. After understanding these concepts, I have gained a clearer understanding of how the platform operates and how its decisions affect users and society.

After reading this part, I have a clearer understanding that the relationship between workers and employers is actually a mutually beneficial one, shaped by market rules. Workers sell their labor to employers, while the output becomes the property of the employers. This reflects the common work structure in modern capitalist society. Although wage labor is the most common form of employment, the differences in treatment and social class among different positions also make this system more complicated.

After reading this part, I realized that many decisions made by social media platforms are actually determined and driven by capitalism. The platform does not make choices that harm users at will, but is driven by competition, profit, and growth pressure, even if these choices may affect the user experience.

I think the section explains the idea of crowd harassment clearly and shows how online platforms make it easier for groups to target someone. The examples help me understand the different forms it can take, like dogpiling and cross-platform raids.

I think this part clearly describes what doxing is and explains that it is the act of disclosing others' private information without consent. At the same time, this url also mentions legal ways of information collection, including illegal means such as hacking or fraud.

This bibliography gives a clear overview of what crowdsourcing is to me, how it works, and why it has become so common on digital platforms. I find it helpful that it explains both the advantages, such as like lower cost and faster results, and the many different forms crowdsourcing can take.

I think this section gives a clear explanation of what crowdsourcing is and how it differs from crowdfunding, using examples that are easy to understand. It also helps me see how digital tools make collaboration easier by removing limits of location and time. I like how it points out that online communication doesn’t fully replace in-person interaction, but can still offer unique advantages.

I learned more about spam, which refers to the act of sending a large amount of unsolicited information through the Internet or communication platforms for advertising, fraud or other purposes. However, it is not only found in emails but also widely present on social media, text messages, forums and other platforms. Moreover, spam information has had a very negative impact on user experience and the online environment. Therefore, we need to formulate more regulations to restrict it.

I think that the content review by social media platforms is not only for quality control, but also for legal and security considerations. They must remove illegal content, and platforms like YouTube have always been controversial over the balance between copyright enforcement and the rights of creators. At the same time, the review mechanism also helps to reduce cyber violence and thus maintain the user base of the platform.

I think the digital detox encourages people to take a step back from continuous online activities and refocus on real life. I know that many people check their mobile phones before going to bed and upon waking, which indicates that technology and the Internet have deeply integrated into People's Daily lives. Therefore, it is important for people to take their eyes off their mobile phones. Temporarily leaving the screen can help improve sleep, reduce stress, and restore healthier technological habits.

I think social media can both connect people and hurt them. It helps users express themselves and find communities, but it also increases comparison and self-doubt. Many surveys indicate that social media has a significant impact on People's Daily lives, but the overall influence depends on how people use these platforms and whether they can balance their online and offline lives.

This part explains that systemic bias means a system unfairly favors some groups over others. It shows how this can lead to problems like institutional racism. I learned that bias can be built into normal rules and routines without people even noticing.

This section helped me understand how recommendation algorithms decide what content I see online. I was surprised by how many personal factors, like my location and interactions, can influence what gets shown to me. It also makes me think about how much data these platforms collect and how that affects my privacy.

This part made me realize that disability is not merely a disease, but something deeply influenced by history and social values. Interestingly, how society's definition of "normal" or "healthy" changes over time depends on power and culture. It also shows how unfair it is when certain groups are labeled as "less capable" simply because they do not meet these social expectations.

I think this section really changed how I understand disability, it’s not just about what someone can or can’t do, but about what society assumes everyone should be able to do. The examples make it clear how design and environment can create barriers. It made me realize how important accessibility and inclusive design are in everyday life.

Although there is an option for private messaging for users to have private communication with other users, it will still be stored in the cloud server. However, in today's era of widespread and advanced Internet access, private message also infringes upon users' privacy to a certain extent.

Privacy would be the most important and personal type of information for each person in the world. So, how do we protect our privacy to avoid unexpected things happening? Privacy is about control, which means once peopel control themselves to avoid share their personal privacy information in the website, they would be safe.

I think web tracking is very common in our daily lives. For instance, whenever you visit some websites, you always ask if you allow them to track web data or cookies. However, sometimes online tracking is exploited by lawbreakers who illegally collect personal information and sell it. I think more meticulous network regulations should be formulated to carry out some circumvention

I feel like the API calls are the most important for the largest websites that contain a bunch of information. Such as some of the recipe websites, the API calls from them had already generated all of the categories for users who call API calls to use. During my personal project, I usually use API calls from a website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.