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[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

This meme makes me think of a fabulous but unwritten scene from American Gods… like that orgy party in The Boys, but Denny’s.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Dark.

Let’s hope the system holds well enough to oust.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Had I been truly bold, I would have included in the assignment guidelines that they use the platforms themselves to execute their “creative projects” with the Fediverse — this way you’d be able to see what was done “live.” As it is, I used a digital format for their work they are all familiar with… they’ll be presenting live presentations with google slides…

My guidelines are general enough that the hideous things some folks have run into cannot come back to bite me, but as you predicted, some have run into genuinely nauseating material. I’ve just smiled and said, “I hope you clicked away.”

I believe the best response I’ve received after some adventuring in the Fediverse one student came back hooting about how much she has dreamed of “Internet one point oh.” This is what she calls the Fediverse — and she’s not wrong. Zero corporate Shenanigans.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Best news ever says dude still rocking the X-box 360 and happy about that.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Sorry for the two month delay in reply to your exceptional wisdom. I kept this message “unread” believing that I might own another such thorough reply. Then the term started and it’s all a blur.

I will share that I DID create an assignment on the FEDIVERSE. Very very general with major caveats about their free will and content they will encounter if they are not careful.

Best best response when I dropped the guidelines was a student who clapped her hands in glee and said, “OMG! We can go back to Internet 1.0!” — this is a 19 year old and she was being sincere. I asked her to clarify he thinking for the class and she said, “There was a time before corporations owned the internet when it was just people.” Oh… it was lovely!!

I won’t hear about this experiment for a few more weeks.

But I am hopeful.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

There is NOTHING he can break the we cannot fix! NOTHING!

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I know that preserving my health can be seen as complacency.

I faced down federal troops that were sent to our city after George Floyd — and I felt like a patriot for doing it.

When another George Floyd happens, I will hear about it. And I will be there in the fires.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Great reminder. Always tracking state and local.

I just can’t allow myself to fall into paralysis over “who” our country actually is. THIS. This is who our country actually is.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago (22 children)

LPT: I’m not opening this shit. I’m holding my family close. I’m gonna work my job. I’m gonna exercise and get sleep. I’m gonna stay healthy. I’m gonna vote in 4 years for a better president.

But I’m not going to turn my guts into knots over shit I cannot change. I’m not going to let the noise bury me.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I’m not watching

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

All the above is true. My own few experiences made me more curious, analytical, and open minded. All very good permanent changes.

[–] wowwoweowza@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Loved them. And I loved the whole post apocalyptic fires under huge caldroms feature about them. Best part of my trip to Georgia except for the cocaine.

 

Not exactly sure how to articulate this.

My instagram shorts feed feels completely Sci-Fi level manipulative and conditioning.

And I realize that in some ways, I have programmed it.

So it makes me wonder how others are programming and getting programmed by these super manipulative video feeds.

Short of walking up to strangers and asking, “hey, can I compare your feed to mine?” What can someone do to get a more Birds Eye view of what this cancerous infection instagram is doing to society?

 

Okay Lemmy Champions… I want to spread the news and increase participation. What do you think about requiring an assignment in which college level comp students need to practice critical thinking skills in the subs of their choice at Lenny? What suggestions would you make relating to each an assignment? What negative unforeseen consequences am I not seeing? Thank you.Very

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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