TED Talk

The Internet is a marvelous invention that helps us in many ways. Now, we could communicate to our friends and family from long distances faster than ever before and become social activists with a click of a button. However, there are some aspects that could negatively affect out lives. For example, it's very easy to harass and verbally attack people on the internet. Another thing is that hardly anything on the internet is private. Once something is there, there's no erasing it (AKA a digital footprint). Also, we have little to no privacy on the internet, since most of all of your personal information is out there for strangers to see.

There are five critical challenges facing today's media. One of them is the fact that rumors are hard to control. Rumors that are biased are believed by a wide range of people. The second challenge is that everyone who disagrees/has a different belief than others, people tend to block. People usually talk to people with similar beliefs to them. The third is that online discussions tend to turn into angry mobs. The fourth is that it's hard to change people's opinions. People jump to conclusions about important topics and don't want to change their views. The fifth challenge is that instead of having deep, meaningful conversations where people could discuss their different opinions and views, we are only doing the opposite through social media.

Wael Ghomin has some suggestions to "liberate the internet". One of them, as Ghomin states in his presentation, is "To make it socially acceptable and even reward people to change their minds/opinions. This will make it easier for people to change their perspective". this could liberate the internet because it could help people see things in a way they have never even considered before. Another is, as Ghomin states, "To focus more on quality in a post. Even though a biased post will get someone more views, quality posts would have ore of an impact." This is also good because it would encourage people to show both sides of a topic without being biased and spreading false information.

In conclusion, there are so many challenges we face in modern social media. There are also many ways we could combat these challenges. By being open minded and listening to other people's thoughts and opinions without being biased, we could possibly shape a better form of media for the future. There are so many things we could do to "liberate the internet". Be part of the solution, not the problem.

The Personality Test

A few days ago, we were made to take a personality test. The result i got was ENFP, " The Campaigner". I'll be discussing my results.

Some strengths the test says I have are that I'm curious, observant, energetic and enthusiastic, I'm an excellent communicator, know how to relax, and that I'm very popular and friendly. I'd say I would agree with most of these results. I'm extremely curious, energetic, and enthusiastic. I really enjoy speaking to people, and I would consider myself as friendly. I don't however, know how to relax. I usually stress out over the tiniest things, and it takes my friends and family's methods to calm me down, which usually works.

The weaknesses the test says I have are that I have poor practical skills, I can't really concentrate, I over think things, I get stressed easily, I'm highly emotional, and I'm independent to a fault. Again, I agree with most of these things. I really overthink things. Although I enjoy talking to many groups of people, a comment I remember saying would stay in my mind, and I would overthink if they felt as if I have offended them. I then feel the need to go on an essay long apology, which usually ends with them saying something like 'What? What are you talking about?' I also get stressed over the smallest of things, but most of the reasons I get stressed are test/quiz related. I am also very emotional. I once cried because I got less than an A on a test that I was so sure I would get everything right on. There are some things though that I don't agree with, like saying that I'm independent to a fault. Although I despise group projects with a passion, I sometimes find myself asking my friends and family for advice on what to do. In a way, I'm independent, but I know when to ask for help when I need it. I also find myself having trouble concentrating (except during classes and important events) because I find every little thing funny. I laugh at the dumbest things and once I start, I can't stop.

Apparently, ENFP personality types have a big circle of friends because their warmth and sincerity draws people in. They're open minded and put their all into their friendships, giving support and advice when needed. They also try to bring more reserved people out of their shells, and know that different people have different opinions. I agree with this. Every time someone even looks remotely sad, I constantly shower them with compliments and advice, understanding if they don't want me to tell them what's happening with them. I love hearing other people's opinions, because it shows me a new perspective to things that I might not have even thought of.

For career paths,"If there's a challenge ENFPs face when selecting a career, it isn't that they lack talent or options or drive, it's that there are so many things out there that are just cool." I really agree with this. There are SO many things I want to be. Some of these include being an actress, model, scientist/tinkerer, brain or heart surgeon, writer, photographer, debater, lawyer, marine biologist, chemist, musician, and so much more. All of these things just seem so amazing to do, and if someone were to ask me what was ONE thing I wanted to be, I would have trouble deciding because I have so many desires of what to become.