Diffusions of Innovations-Blog #8

The Camera was able to catch on and spread because of technical advancements, affordability as well as its ability to capture and share moments easily.  Early Cameras were bulky and required specialized knowledge to operate. However, advancements like the development of more compact cameras, simpler operating mechanisms, and inexpensive film made them accessible to a wider audience. For example, in 1900 Kodak introduced the brownie camera, which was less bulky and a lot cheaper. The selling price was a dollar. (Everpresent.com)

 The first spread through a combination of scientific innovation, public demonstration, and industrial production. Early Cameras were initially presented as scientific marvels and artistic tools, gaining popularity through demonstrations and publications.

The main reason people were early adopters of the camera is because of its ability to preserve memories, document events, and share experiences. Another reason people were early adopters of it was because, at the time, photography was a new and upcoming art form. (aaronhertzmann.com)

What are the overall reasons Many individuals became late adopters of cameras due to a variety of factors, including the perception of high cost, limited convenience, and the preference for traditional methods like film photography. The issue regarding the perceived high cost and limited convenience is that Early digital cameras were expensive, and the technology wasn't as refined as it is today. This made them less accessible to the general public, and film cameras offered a more affordable and simpler alternative. (www.cnet.com)

The negative consequences of camera technology can be categorized into environmental, ethical, and societal impacts. Environmental concerns include the mining of metals used in camera components, the energy consumption for digital image storage and transmission, and the use of non-rechargeable batteries. The environmental impacts are Mining and Resource Depletion, Energy Consumption, E-waste, and battery waste.

                                                        

Mainstream Media- Blog #7

You don't hear from the anti-war voices in the mainstream media because of Advertiser Influence. The definition of Advertiser Influence is when how advertising shapes public perception, behaviors, and opinions. Which often influences what content is deemed newsworthy and how it's presented by media outlets. 

This impact on media is that advertisers can exert pressure on media outlets, potentially leading to a prioritization of content that aligns with their interests and commercial goals that can potentially impact journalistic integrity. This can involve the selection and prioritization of news stories. (library.fiveable.me)

Another reason why you don't hear anti-war voices in mainstream media is because of Nationalism and Framing. During war or conflict, the media tends to adopt a nationalist framing or in other words a US vs Them. Anti-war voices can be painted to be unpatriotic or some people look at it as sympathetic towards the enemy which in a way, makes it harder for them to get airtime without being discredited. (www.media-diversity.org) 

We have to seek out these obscure websites to hear these strong anti-war voices because in a way mainstream media servers power and do not challenge it. Mainstream outlets often operate within these set boundaries that are made by political, corporate, and cultural power. They rely on government sources, military briefings, and corporate sponsors, all of which can be hostile to the anti-war stance. So they tend to favor voices that don't question foundational systems. 

EOTO Reaction: Carrier Pigions-Blog #6

 After listening to all my classmates' presentations, I realized that the topic that stood out was the history of carrier pigments. In ancient civilizations, the use of homing pigeons for messaging dates back thousands of years, with evidence of their use in accidents in Egypt for conveying news. 

The first message-barring pigeon was loosed by Noah. The ancient Romans used pigeons for chariot races, to tell owners how their entries had been placed. Genghis Khan established a pigion relay posts arcoss asia and much of Eastern Europe. 

Charlemagne made pigeon-raising the privilege of nobility. The Rothschild fortune is said to have been seriously augmented by a pigeon bearing news of the British victory at Waterloo. The thought of pigeons flying across the sky with a message tucked securely in their legs may seem like a scene from history. But, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, pigeons still play a role in police operations, serving as a poignant reminder of their once-critical role in communication. Another thing that pigeons are used for is pigeons were used to smuggle drugs across international borders.