Wednesday, March 19, 2014

technology and religion reflection

The true religion for most people these days is technology. Not Christianity not Islam not Buddhism. Most people show much more devotion to their iphones than the God they say they worship. And it makes sense. while religion plays a important role in ones life, technology is such a versatile tool. The internet lets one have access to so much and makes life so much easier. Maybe We are losing touch with our spiritual side, but our practical life'd are strengthen quite nicely with APple and Microsoft products in the world. If its wrong or right only time will tell

Saturday, March 8, 2014

The decision

Of course, this book isn't popular (at least in the eyes of our class) but Lanier does raise one point that is certainly worth noting, even if you don't like most of his ideas. Its in the very beginning of the book too: the reason why the internet is starting to control our lives is due to our indecision to choose between the real or ideal computer. As a result, we become locked-in, a term Lanier uses to describe how indecisive we are when it come to programming. New, ideal programs try to fit into the old real ones, trapping us in a sort of cyber jail. Now, of course some of the ideas in this book rub people the wrong way, but consider the aforementioned information. As there been any real strides in online progress. Sure a cool new social media website comes along every now and again, but one starts to feel like the internet is only limited to ads and whatever other time wasters. Everyone is too afraid to try and revolutionize old ways of programming, so they hesitate to make new things. Its quite a shame in in an era of technological flourish.

James Blake

A frequent leader in sonic innovation, James Blake has created electronic music from the soul. Using smooth edits, crazy bass lines and a mastery of electronic keys, the British artist's music has been described as a pioneer in post-dubstep, while still holding on to the core root of soul in his singing. With a soulful blend of music and electronic, Blake proves that technology and music certainly go well together. In this song "Why Dont You Call Me?", Blake emphatically pleads that the listener calls him what he deserves, a plea that sounds like he's in the middle of a bitter argument. The vocal delivery and light Piano keys in the beginning really give this song a somber touch. But high pitched voice edits, jarring cuts and sparse drums at the end give the song even more power, and throws the listener into the turmoil he feels