Blog Post #3

As we progress through the course, I've had more opportunities to contemplate the impact of social media on my daily life. While I've always had a vague awareness of this influence, there hasn't been much time to delve into it and formulate my own thoughts. Thus, this course has provided me with the chance to do so. Slack and Wise highlight a crucial aspect of technology known as assemblage, explaining how these assemblages are in a constant state of transformation rather than remaining static. This continuous transformation is ensured by the various articulations that are prone to change. I found this concept intriguing and drew parallels with a previous course, Technology and Society.

Often, when discussing social media and its pervasive influence on our lives, people tend to emphasize its negative aspects. However, this course has prompted me to reflect on the fact that while new advancements in social media and connectivity continue to emerge, our technological progress evolves alongside us. It's essential to recognize that despite our heavy reliance on these devices, we have reached a point where they are indispensable. By acknowledging this positively, one can appreciate how social media not only shapes and reinforces our identities and connections but also how we, in turn, influence and enhance the capabilities embedded within these platforms.