New Media Landscape

Click the VIEW LECTURE button below to access a presentation on New Media 

Click the READ NOW button below to access a PDF of Chapter #7 - New Media Landscape (Vivian, 11th ed.) 

The 2020 hybrid-documentary that explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. Available to stream on Netflix. 

Russell Brand speaks with Tristan Harris, famed Computer Scientist that attempted to hold Google ethically responsible, on his podcast (Under The Skin) about social media and why we are so hypnotized by tech. 

As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

MIT professor and clinical psychologist Sherry Turkle's new book "Alone Together" is a disturbing and powerful look at the way our hyper-connected world is affecting our ability to sustain attention and develop friendships and relationships. 

Click the WATCH NOW button below to see one of the most famous commercials in TV history. Directed by Ridley Scott and aired in 1984 to introduce the Machintosh by Apple Computer.

Click the PLAY NOW button to experience the original 1990s Oregon Trail game for early personal computers and challenge yourself to stay alive!

After completing the assignments outlined above, click the TAKE QUIZ button below to answer questions around the topic of New Media.