On social media, for example, Instagram, I only post regarding my running. I share a very small portion of my life with the internet; therefore, some people only view me as an athlete. Meeting me in person or discovering other aspects of my life might initally seem inauthentic, as I am only seen as a runner. When they realize I am more than that, they can think I was inauthentic/hiding a part of myself. However, I feel like it does not compromise my authenticity. I am just portraying one aspect of my life, and it’s up to the consumer whether they choose to see my full personality or not.

When Jeniffer fell at the Oscars, she was seen as a more relatable figure, showing her faults and vulnerability. The video talks about how, at the time, she was celebrated for her openness; however, as time went on, she was criticized for her persona. It also talks about how Anne Hathaway gives off a contrasting personality of being extremely genuine and put-together. Both personalities are criticized, highlighting how female celebrities are seen as more inauthentic in relation to men, and how they have to be very careful and calculated on how they get portrayed in order to not be judged.

This movie clip gives insight into Web 2.0. It talks about how the age of privacy is long gone and we as a society are not getting it back, foreshadowing how now everything on social media is for the public view. It talks about the early stages of Facebook and introducing online communication. Furthermore, they talk about discouraging introducing ads to Facebook, showing how Web 2.0 was about expanding as quickly as possible instead of immediate revenue.

In my English class we were required to read this article called "The I in Internet". It talked about how the new wave of social media, Web 2.0, prioritized individuals and one's self. It turned into a community where everyone started portraying their best selves. It is interesting to see how social media has changed overtime, as it was once seen as much more positive entity then it is now.

Here is a link to the article: https://lab.cccb.org/en/the-i-in-the-internet/

It’s interesting that Elon Musk is so concerned about bots on Twitter. Not all bots are harmful, and it’s hard to know the exact number of bots on the platform. Claiming there are less than 5% might oversimplify a complex situation. Even if some accounts are fake or spam, that doesn’t change the fact that bots exist and can have different impacts.

I find it interesting how much work goes into programming a computer to know the steps necessary to do a task. Its fascinating how a complicated technical process comes down to minimal details, and how simply a small error can cause many issues.

I found this website very interesting. The colourful display of the site targets a younger demographic, and reinforces that followers are an important aspect social media. It normalizes chasing followers and spending more time on these apps, thus, harming the youth. Furthermore, by having the amount of orders from this website accessible for all to see, it continues to support the damaging impacts of attempting to increase followers.

I like the customer service bots. As they are able to provide 24 hour service and meet customer demands. I find it interesting that with technology humans can expand their support system.

I had never heard about the Aztec Ethical Framework before, and the concept interested me, so I decided to broaden my knowledge on the topic.

The Aztec perspective relies on working together and overcoming challenges as a group rather than as individuals. For them, happiness is not the end goal, and to lead a good life is seen as a worthwhile life. They believe that people are going to have struggles and issues. Instead of attempting to avoid them, it's about how they manage the situations. Moral action means following a middle path and avoiding extremes. Virtue is developed through the support of a community. I appreciate how this framework is not overly idealistic and offers a more realistic view on the human experience.

I believe tech workers have a responsibility to be aware of the consequences of their actions. They should consider the negative effects technology may have, especially regarding social media and breaching of privacy. However, I do not think that it is their individual responsibility to speak up to their employers and demand to stop this process. The larger ethical oversight should stem from company leadership.

They probably did not have answers to the questions because they simply never thought to explore the implications of using technology. Ethics may not have been part of discussions or questioned in their workplace.