Comm. Timeline Inventions Reactions

 In class, we learned from many groups about some important technology that has moved society forwards in a significant way. Of the many presentations given in class, I learned the most about Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Cell Phones, and the Television. Not only did I learn a lot from each of these presentations, they were each engaging in their own ways. I enjoyed the different styles some of my classmates used to relay information, but for myself, I enjoyed the more laid back, casual conversational tone, but still packed with a ton of information. I tried to use this method when I spoke about cassette tapes, and I believe the person who I matched tones the most with was Jonathan.

    I'll start off with the presentation I learned the most from, which was Sasha's presentation on Instagram and Facebook, both created by Mark Zuckerberg. I learned that they were the best  in their earliest days, because they were fresh, and allowed users to connect with friends and family across the globe. However nowadays, even though this feat is still possible, these social media apps can be used in a very negative context. This includes comparison to others, too much screen time, and an altered brain development in children. It can also create a world that idolizes some people and ignores others, which is not a healthy combination.

    Another presentation I had a good time watching was Jonathan's Netflix speech. This was a very engaging presentation, and with Jonathan giving a reporter, play-by-play style speech, it was very easy to listen to and pay attention. This is an example where even with such a simple topic as Netflix, it can be very engaging as long as the delivery suits the audience. 

    Finally, I'll talk a bit about a presentation that I learned a lot from, but didn't enjoy watching very much, and this was Jonathan's WhatsApp presentation. While there was great information about the topic and all that is has to offer, even with the pros and cons, the mode that was used to convey this information was not engaging. It was just a lot of words on the screen and with no voice inflection. As a creative person myself and as an actor, it's hard for me to stay locked in on a topic where I cannot pick up on any visual or aural cues.

    Overall though, I learned a lot about the communication timelines and I think everyone did well in their presentations.