hmmmmm…I’m not sure how to sum up my experiences with Cyborgs in Cyberspace. First of all I gained an idea of what a cyborg is and what Cyberspace constitutes. I become more proficient of the computer and learned a few new tricks on the internet. I picked up a few names of some cool websites and explored new frontiers of cyberspace. But, I think what has impressed me the most is how much of an influence technology plays in my life and in the lives of society as a whole. I’ve realized more and more that there how much the internet is integrated into my life and some many different ways. I’ve gained appreciation for how much is available through the internet and difficulty that exists in conceptualizing that.
Thing thing that I have though most about and have gone home and discussed with my husband several times is the internet’s ability to make things accessible. Information is a few clicks of a mouse away. objects can be purchased as well. The internet offers pretty of entertainment opportunities as well. We were talking just last night about how much we prefer reading the news on the net rather than watching what we feel is a skewed version on T.V. We love how much smaller the globe becomes through the internet.
Another thing I’ve thought about is have permanent and accessible to everyone else the information i post on the internet it. I’m not sure I like my identity existing in cyberspace. As I’ve worked thought he material in this class, I’ve though a lot about leaving traces of myself behind in cyberspace. I’ve thought a lot about social networks and Facebook. I’ve rethought my own Facebook account several times and wondered if it would even matter if I deleted it, because it would still be there.
Cyberspace it quite abstract, but I really think that it is important to conceptualize it and begin to form an understanding of it because of it’s huge influence and awesome potential. That is the opinion I have formed over the past 3 weeks and one that I will continue to think about.
