Brian's New Media Blog

Sharing computer data such as files between multiple devices is considered "file sharing." File sharing allows people to either upload or download files, and these people would be allowed access into these files. P2p sharing, or peer-to-peer, is a form of file sharing where the connection is made between two personal devices. For p2p to work, the user must use a dedicated p2p software such as BitTorrent. This allows a user to search through to locate the file that they want and download it. However, P2p causes many privacy and piracy concerns. An example of using P2p sharing for piracy would be downloading illegal movies and TV shows on BitTorrent. Using a P2p software, such as BitTorrent, is very enticing because it allows videos that could typically require hours to download to be downloaded in minutes. Source: Thompson, Clive. "The BitTorrent Effect," Wired , 01 Jan. 05, https://www.wired.com/2005/01/bittorrent-2/

 I have not added content yet but I have been researching Security. I think it would be cool to add some of the largest security breaches in internet history to the wiki, such as the 2017 Equifax breach and the 2014 Yahoo data breach. Hopefully these entries can highlight how important it is to secure data in the new media era.

 New media has done an immense amount of good for society, such as allowing one to communicate with another instantly. For example, Facebook (a giant of new media) boasts billions of monthly users and therefore controls an incredible amount of information. That is cause for concern since many issues may arise as a result. Some of these problems include: individuals stealing information about others, Facebook selling private information to advertising companies for profit, and a large scale data breach. New media is a blessing and should be enjoyed, but we should also be vigilant of the information we put online.

Baruch College should implement more new media technology.  During the pandemic, Baruch College replaced all courses with online classes using Zoom. Many people actually prefer this style of learning, as it frees up commuting time. In the future, Baruch College should look into incorporating more online classes to create a healthy mix of both in person and online classes. Baruch College should also look into improving communication between faculty and students. Using new media technology such as Instagram would achieve this. 

I'd like you to show me how new media fosters creativity by creating an example. This assignment is up to your imagination. Whether you want to create a YouTube video or show me snapshots of an avatar in Second Life that you created, I will leave the definition of "creativity and new media" up to you, and let you surprise me.      I used some Snapchat filters on popular NBA players. The first player has the nickname "Baby Faced Assassin," so I used the baby filter on him. These filters also work on videos, as long as the face is visible.  i

  Create a new post on your blog with the above title. In your post, cite at least one of the assigned readings and discuss how new media fosters creativity.      " Why is Disney tolerating YouTube videos that turn Bambi, Simba and Winnie the Pooh into rap stars?" asked Barnes. New media is unique because it gives the everyday people the ability to showcase their creativity in a variety of ways, such as parodying Disney icons. One way to foster creativity is using filters on photos/ videos. For example, using the puppy filter on Snapchat would give the user puppy ears, nose, and a tongue. Just last year, many users began to use the gender/ baby filters to transform their face into something new. These are just some examples but shows how new media fosters creativity. Barnes, Brooks. "Disney Tolerates a Rap Parody of Its Critters. But Why?" NYTimes , 24 Sept. 2007,                     https://www.nytimes...