Google’s greatest product would definitely be it’s search engine. We can say this because of the effects Google has had on ourselves and how it has shaped the way we think and gather information.
Nowadays we rely heavily on Google to find the answers we need. We have become a society where Google is the first place we turn to get information, right at our fingertips and in a matter of seconds.
Google has shaped us into a society that wants information right then and there, and google ability to do this for us is the reason why we have become this way, because it is beneficial and easy for us.
Google is a platform that allows us to communicate online with people all around the world. We can share our ideas and gain ideas from others so quickly and easily. Google is a great platform for businesses and marketing, as you can reach a much wider audience. It is also a great all-rounder, for personal use and business use, with everything there for you to access.
The stacks consist of the 5 biggest corporations who are associated with many aspects of the internet. These include Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon. These five are all associated with the internet and what makes it today, therefore it makes more sense to talk about the stacks rather than the ‘internet’.
The features of the big 5 -
The big 5 all have similar characteristics. Apple, Google and Microsoft are all large technology companies. These companies provide us with our devices, computers, mobiles and software to be able to access the internet. Facebook and Amazon are online corporations that people use as means of communication online.
The stacks are the largest and most popular corporations that are considered a necessity to those who use the internet. Each of these companies don’t have a need to compete with each other, as they all work together to create what we know as the internet today.
With so much content and creations out there, be it songs, shows, artworks, books or photographs, there are many more works that re-create or take inspiration from these original concepts. Nowadays it is difficult to come up with something original, and a lot easier to take someone else’s work, re-arrange it, or combine their ideas with your own. This is what we consider a ‘remix’.
Is the second video considered a remix and a breach of copyright?
Taking note from Ferguson’s analysis, these two videos are visually similar with similar concepts, and it is clear the second video takes inspiration from the first. However it is not considered a breach of copyright laws, because it has been changed enough to be considered original, despite taking inspiration from another video.
How does remixing shape our online identity?
Today, remixing can be quite a controversial subject when someone does ‘remix’ another’s work. However we see remixes everywhere, in online posts, memes, videos etc, and they are very easy to make. We have become a culture where remixing is another way of creating original content.
For this weeks task, I’ve been asked to find six photos of myself (3 good/flattering images and 3 unflattering, funny photos).
Images A, B and C are what I consider good photos of myself, whereas Images D, E and F are images I find not so flattering :P
Which of these Images would I be most likely to use for:
A Facebook profile page - Probably A or C, or even D because I find Facebook is a more casual social media platform, where you can post anything you like. If you used Facebook more for professional purposes, I would obviously consider using an image like A.
A Company profile for someone who works in a bank
Like mentioned before, I would probably use image A, as it is an image of my everyday self, rather than me in cosplay :P
A Dating site profile page.
I would choose A, because it is an actual representation of me. It shows what I look like. I could use one of the other images to show what I enjoy doing.
History book showing what everyday life was like in Australia in 2018.
Any of these images (except for F) could be used to be honest, because they were all taken in 2018.
The act of taking a ‘selfie’ has become such a huge phenomenon over time and over social media. The selfie is an image that is taken by ourselves or with others, using our mobile devices, and posted online, be it Facebook, twitter etc, and is used as a representation of ourselves, what we do, where we’ve been and what we’ve seen. There are a few aspects of the selfie I’d like to discuss:
What makes a good selfie?
A good selfie is completely dependent on the creator. What exactly is the situation? Who will see the photo? Where will it be posted? How will it be used? These are all questions that determine what makes a selfie ‘good’, based upon how it will be used as a representation of you. For me, a lot of my selfies are taken with my friends and family, so they’re more casual rather than serious, and I don’t put much time or effort into preparing for the photo, I just take it.
What are the drivers of selfie culture?
Selfie culture is driven by a multitude of things. A big part of selfie culture are the people who take selfies, mostly the younger demographic, who are highly active and consistent on social media. Selfies are considered a way of representing yourself, who you are, what you look like. On sites like Facebook, you are asked to set a profile picture, to let others know who you are. Selfie ‘trends’ also come and go, like the ‘duck face’ or the use of a selfie stick.
How does age, gender, culture and more influence our actions and perceptions of the selfie?
As previously mentioned, a large number of people taking selfies are situated within the younger demographic, and the selfie is considered a necessity. Some people put a lot of dedication into their selfies, be it lighting, background, makeup etc. to be sure that they post the perfect selfie. More often than not, women are the ones who put more attention into their selfies than men. There are many different perceptions of the selfie, and these are just a few.
