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  1. Last 7 days
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    1. API. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1187436026. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=API&oldid=1187436026 (visited on 2023-12-05).

      The Wikipedia article about APIs talks more in depth about how APIs work and why they are important for connecting different systems. It explains that APIs let programs communicate without needing to understand all the complex details behind the system. One detail that stood out to me is that APIs hide how the system actually works, which can make things easier for developers but also risky if the data behind it is bad. This connects to data poisoning because developers might rely on data from an API without knowing if it is accurate or not

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    1. Kellogg’s

      I thought the Kellogg’s example was really interesting because it shows how people can use data as a form of protest. It made me wonder if data poisoning is always a bad thing, or if it can sometimes be justified. In this case, people were trying to support workers and push for better conditions, so it feels more understandable. But it also makes me question where the line is, since the same idea could be used to harm systems or spread false information.

  4. Apr 2026
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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).

      From what I understand now, this source talks about how the FBI watched Martin Luther King Jr. over time. It shows that the “suicide letter” was part of a bigger plan to try to hurt his leadership. It was not just one random action, but part of a longer effort. This makes it clear that the FBI’s actions were more organized and intentional.

    1. Ask anyone who has dealt with persistent harassment online, especially women: [trolls stopping because they are ignored] is not usually what happens. Instead, the harasser keeps pushing and pushing to get the reaction they want with even more tenacity and intensity. It’s the same pattern on display in the litany of abusers and stalkers, both online and off, who escalate to more dangerous and threatening behavior when they feel like they are being ignored.

      This part stood out to me because it shows that ignoring harassment does not always make it go away. In fact, it can make things worse. That makes the usual advice feel unrealistic, especially for people who deal with constant harassment. It also made me think about how serious online behavior can become since it can follow the same patterns as real-life abuse. Because of that, I think stronger action from platforms is more important than just telling people to ignore it.

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    1. lonelygirl15. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1186146298. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lonelygirl15&oldid=1186146298 (visited on 2023-11-24).

      In this article, it talks about Lonelygirl15, a YouTube web series that looked like real vlogs from a teenage girl but was actually scripted. It shows how people believed it was real at first and got really invested in her life online. The article also explains how viewers even interacted in the comments like they were talking to a real person, which made it feel more authentic. It also goes into how it was eventually revealed to be a hoax and how that changed how people view online content

    1. Where do you see parasocial relationships on social media?

      I feel like I see parasocial relationships all the time. It’s when you lowkey feel super connected to someone online, like a creator or celebrity, even though they don’t know you. Social media makes it so easy because we’re always watching their lives and hearing their thoughts. It starts to feel real, even though it’s kinda one-sided. Sometimes it even feels like they’re your friend, even if you’ve never talked to them before. I also notice it a lot in the comments, where people try to talk to creators like they’re in a real conversation with them.

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    1. Social networking service. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1186603996. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Social_networking_service&oldid=1186603996#History (visited on 2023-11-24).

      Something I find interesting in this text is how social networking sites are not just about talking to friends, but also about how far those connections can spread through networks of networks. The idea that you can contact a friend, and then their friends, and so on shows how quickly information can travel online. I think this is powerful but also a little concerning because it means posts can reach way more people than we expect, which can be good for sharing news but also risky if the information is wrong

    1. Another example of intentionally adding friction was a design change Twitter made in an attempt to reduce misinformation: When you try to retweet an article, if you haven’t clicked on the link to read the article, it stops you to ask if you want to read it first before retweeting.

      Intentionally adding friction is interesting because most social media apps try to make everything as fast and easy as possible, but this shows that slowing people down can actually be helpful. For example, making someone pause before sharing something can help them think more and maybe stop misinformation. I think this is a good idea, and more apps should use it instead of always trying to keep users scrolling and clicking quickly.

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    1. Zero-based numbering. September 2023. Page Version ID: 1176111995. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zero-based_numbering&oldid=1176111995#Origin (visited on 2023-11-24).

      I remember learning about zero-based numbering in my intro to Java class, and it was really confusing at first because I was used to counting starting at 1. When I started using arrays, I kept making mistakes by trying to access the first element with index 1 instead of 0. After practicing more, I realized that starting at 0 actually makes loops and counting work more smoothly in code. It also helped me understand how computers keep track of positions in memory. Even though it was frustrating at first, it ended up making more sense the more I used it in the context of this

    1. There are many places these constraints might be used such as:

      I think data constraints are really important because they make sure the information entered actually makes sense. For example, setting limits on age or not allowing emojis in names helps prevent mistakes. I’ve seen this when filling out forms online, where it won’t let me continue if something is wrong. It can be a little annoying, but it helps keep the data correct. I wonder how systems decide how strict these rules should be.

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    1. Astroturfing. November 2023. Page Version ID: 1186679500. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astroturfing&oldid=1186679500 (visited on 2023-12-02).

      Astroturfing is when people hide who is really behind a message to make it look like normal people support it. It is often used in politics, business, or online reviews to influence opinions. This can mislead people and make it hard to know what is real

    1. This means we can analyze the ethics of the action of the bot, as well as the intentions of the various people involved, though those all might be disconnected.

      Bots can do actions without understanding them, like the donkey in the example. Who should be responsible when a bot does something wrong? Should it be the person who made the bot or the one using it?

    1. Now it’s your turn, choose some data that you might want to store on a social media type, and think through the storage types and constraints you might want to use:

      For these kinds of fields, it’s important to pick input types that make the data both accurate and easy to use. For age, it’s better to use a date of birth picker instead of just typing a number, because age changes over time and the system can calculate it automatically. For name, using a display name field works best, since it gives people flexibility, but you can also add optional first and last name fields if needed for organization. For address, structured fields like street, city, state, and country are better than free text because they keep the data clean and consistent, and autocomplete can help avoid mistakes.

    1. One widespread ethical principle is what English speakers sometimes call the “Golden Rule [b8]”:

      I find the golden rule very interesting because it’s a good representation of how human nature can be. It shows that people naturally understand fairness and care about how others feel. It also suggests that empathy is something we are capable of without needing strict rules. I think it’s a simple idea, but it says a lot about how humans can connect and treat each other well.

    1. Act with unforced actions in harmony with the natural cycles of the universe. Trying to force something to happen will likely backfire.

      Taoism makes me think about how I try too hard to control everything in my life, like forcing outcomes instead of letting things happen naturally. The idea of going with the flow, like water, reminds me that sometimes doing less actually works better than doing more. For me, this means I should relax more and not stress over things I can’t control. If I follow this, I think I could feel calmer and make better decisions.

  10. May 2025
    1. Heuristic evaluation55 Nielsen, J., & Molich, R. (1990). Heuristic evaluation of user interfaces. ACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing (CHI).  is a collection of user interface design principles that, when applied systematically to a user interface, can identify many of the same breakdowns that a user test would identify. We’ll discuss this method here.

      This is a helpful way to look at heuristic evaluation. It’s interesting that it can find many of the same problems as a user test. I like that it uses clear rules to check a design. I’m looking forward to learning more about how this method works.

    1. me” or “change time.” When the mode is “show time” mode, the hour and minute buttons may do nothing, but when the mode is “change time,” the buttons might increment the hour and minute. Because in our example a switch controls this mode, this is an example of a passive mode, which requires user input to set and unset (the user has to remember to pull the switch back to “show time” mode). There are also active modes. For exa

      I agree with the point made in this passage. It clearly explains how a device works differently depending on the mode it’s in. I think calling it a “passive mode” makes sense because the user has to remember to switch it back. But it can be easy to forget, so I think passive modes aren’t always the best for user experience.

  11. Apr 2025
    1. That time you said something creative and your mother called you weird? You learned to stop being creative.

      This line shows how small negative reactions from others can make people stop expressing creative ideas. It supports the idea that creativity isn't just a natural talent but something shaped by experience. When people feel judged or discouraged, they may stop trying, even if they were creative to begin with.

    1. They include demographics such as education, income, technical background, job description, goals, needs, desires, current tools and frustrations, likes and dislikes, and hobbies and interests.

      I think creating user personas can be very tricky in terms of ethics. Most of the time personas are based off assumptions and require user interviews/research. Having to research certain demographics also becomes challenging as many interviews/surveys are participatory. Overall, I think personas can be effective if done correctly.

    1. : design is a way of thinking, a mindset, a form of optimistic approach to imagining better worlds. The video argues that it is something fundamentally human. But what makes design good?

      The section on design justice really stood out to me, especially the example about soap dispensers not working for darker skin tones. It shows how design can unintentionally exclude people when designers don’t think critically about power and who is being centered. I agree that putting community voices first and designing with justice in mind should be the goal, even if it takes more time or effort.

    1. power

      I found the part about design being “where the power is” really interesting. It made me think about how much influence designers can have, even if they don’t always have a leadership title. I never realized that people like CEOs or product managers might be the ones making big design decisions, while actual designers might have less say. It kind of made me question who should really be in charge of shaping the things we all use every day.