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Technology is part and parcel of the Pop Culture conversation; explore the relationship between the internet and culture and how technology influences how we read, watch, listen and communiate.

Alexander Payne Shares his Most Valuable Screenwriting Lessons
According to Alexander Payne, “Screenwriting is the hardest part of filmmaking.” So, when the Academy Award-winning filmmaker gets a new screenplay, what makes him want to keep reading? “It’s nice when a screenplay is written clearly and succinctly,” shares the 60-year-old director. “It’s arduous to read an overwritten screenplay. This might sound superficial, but the screenplay is the catnip that attracts money and talent, and it must be easy and entertaining to read.”
By Alexander Payne4 years ago in 01
What matters more, Hard Work or Luck?
Recently there have been some popular content creators diving into the idea of luck vs skill, publishing videos with millions of views. Some popular examples (but not nearly all of them) are below:
By Eric4 years ago in 01
An Open Letter to the Machine Learning Algorithm Currently Analyzing These Words for Offensive Content
Dear machine learning algorithm currently scanning these words for offensive content, I am writing this letter to let you know that I do not blame you for what you are doing. You are but a part of a computer program and, as such, are doing what you must do, what you have to do, and you have zero choice in the matter. The program is running and you must follow your commands inexorably, exactly as prescribed by your code, each and every time. It has always been thus for computer programs and always will be. If it were not, if you had any choice in the matter, you would no longer be an algorithm now would you? Also, I do not blame you for being referred to as a "machine learning" algorithm when in fact the term machine learning is composed of two words that when combined in that order result in a logical contradiction and a thing which is logically impossible. Long story short, if a machine could learn it would no longer be a machine. That is not your fault either. Basically, I hold you entirely blameless in this entire sordid affair.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in 01
The Impact of Global Mass Communication
Toward the start of the 21st century, Internet innovation has expanded the accessibility of T.V. programming alternatives for families. Especially, forte channels (e.g., news, sports, and music) have become very fruitful. Web T.V., IPTV innovation, and Internet-based TV have set new open doors for the two customers and advertisers to convey their items quicker and less expensive.
By Dan4 years ago in 01
Remix Culture on the Internet
As far as we might be concerned, the remix culture is an extraordinary idea that is set at the specific time frame ever. Notwithstanding, a remixed work has substantially more importance than just the capacity to adjust very nearly creative and subordinate positions. A remix signalizes an essential change in the manner individuals contemplate their way of life. Also, a remix focuses away from the chronicled system that spotlights on a specific region (music, video, or symbolism) as a product. It concentrates on the new creation that identifies with the space.
By Jane4 years ago in 01
The Influence of a Halfling
Many people will argue that the wizarding world of Harry Potter is the best fantasy world, or that Game of Thrones has the best fantasy world, and likely most will argue that Lord of the Rings is the best fantasy world. As part of a younger generation, I don’t know much about Game of Thrones, and I think that is a mark against it right from the beginning, simply because it is not appropriate for a younger audience. While Harry Potter has got that in its favor, JK Rowling has failed on multiple points. Her goblins are based on a Jewish stereotype, there are no canonically black characters, and her one Asian character has an extremely stereotypical name, Cho Chang. And that’s just what’s wrong with her characters. I could continue on about why I think Harry Potter needs to be taken down multiple rungs on the popularity ladder, but that’s not what I’m going to talk about here. The world of Lord of the Rings is by far the best fantasy setting ever created.
By Matt Coryell4 years ago in 01
The Real Power of Ads
In the severe current business climate, firms are compelled to spend huge cash on special missions. Machin (2007) indicated that to draw in new clients and hold the current ones, organizations need to stay obvious, pertinent, and widespread on the lookout.
By Sentinel5 years ago in 01
How Hosting a Virtual Birthday Celebration can be Fun & Exciting?
Today, the online platform is probably one of the best ways to connect with people. From the workplace to grocery shopping to monthly cosmetics, everything has been swiftly accommodated in the online sphere. People today are now experimenting with various forms of virtual events. From having seminars online to team gaming sessions, the online platform has encompassed it all. Do not yet cancel out your upcoming birthday party. You can now plan and host your virtual birthday parties with all of your friends and family! In this article, the answer to how to throw an online birthday party is discussed in detail.
By breakout banglore5 years ago in 01
Effects Of Internet On Society
These days, society can be portrayed as a ceaselessly developing living being, and various methods for innovation, for example, the Internet, can help understand the upsides of the local area and a changing social construction. In his book, Siegel expresses that the Internet can be seen similarly as the creation of the auto, as it alters the ideas of self-character while being created to fulfill the changing inclinations and requirements of the populace (Siegel, 1). Hence, the presence of Web 2.0 suggests that citizenry are targeting sharing their private lives web-based, moving mechanical improvement a unique way and making an impression of being socially dynamic while opening new freedoms for organizations by focusing on another age of Internet-dynamic young people.
By Anshgptx5 years ago in 01
Another Technology Failure
How do they continue to get away with this? I just don’t understand how they do it. Somehow technology companies that deliver crappy, buggy, almost unusable technology, in this case software, continue to get a free pass even as they fail to deliver over and over and over again. Exhibit G a large work event I was involved in yesterday evening that almost turned into an unmitigated disaster due to the buggiest, crappiest, wonkiest “program” I have yet seen in my career, Microsoft Teams. If you thought Skype was terrible, you were correct, but Teams can make it look like modern miracle of software design in comparison. The details of the event don’t really matter, and yes it was somewhat complicated in the sense that their was a “live” portion and a “virtual” portion. The idea was we would toggle between the two in order to hand out a number of award to various persons who were not able, or did not want to take the risk, to travel to the live event for obvious reasons. But really, at base it wasn’t all that different from a very large meeting, the type of virtual event, programs like MS Teams are thought to be well suited to handle. Thought to be is the key phrase, because just like every other virtual event I have been involved in this year there were problems from the very beginning and they continued through until the very end. We managed to muddle through, and eventually, the deserving winners all got their awards, but it was pretty ugly. My opening remarks and entire presentation were basically ruined as the timing and rhythm of all my key presentation animations were lost in the chaos of trying to get Teams to display the Powerpoint while also displaying the event. Handing out the awards was even worse and required two people at the podium, to manage the various toggling of windows required to read and see the presentation material and to toggle to the awardees at home. I don’t think it worked right once.
By Everyday Junglist5 years ago in 01
Christopher Wool
In Christopher Wool's initial vocation, he detected a white truck vandalized by the shower painted words "sex" and "Luv." The obvious straightforwardness of the picture stayed with him for the following 15 years. Fleece started making high-contrast artworks canvassed in stencilled phrases, looking to mirror the pressure and distress of the 1980s and 90s.
By Jenna Miller5 years ago in 01
How lockdown benefited adults to adopt technology?
As per a survey, the COVID-19 lockdown prompted many senior citizens to follow and use Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime to keep in touch with their family and friends, prevent depression, and bring positive emotional changes well with their lives. Participants stated lockdown forced them to interact with their peers and other community members for the very first time and that social separation had given their lives new meaning by emphasizing what has been essential to them. Knowing the behavioral processes used by certain people over the age of 60, mainly during a pandemic, would be crucial in designing potential approaches to combat alienation, depression, and health.
By Maulik Borsaniya5 years ago in 01