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Recap of Harvard212 Contribution in Class Discussion

Class 1 Summary: I brought up the political connotation that (this rapid) media can play -- highlighting, in particular, the necessity of social responsibility and reliable journalism.

Class 2 Summary: Elaborated on inter-boundaries regulation. Questioned: social phenomenon of cultural differences, amongst other things.

Class 3 Feb 7th I missed this class, but through the readings these were my thoughts on Regulating Free Speech.

I respect the opportunity that America provides for its citizens in regards of Free Speech. Ultimately, it would be great to see that truly (and fully) utilized in the spectrum of Journalism. However, I agree with the Citizen Media Law writing on Defamation (http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/defamation) - especially having completed the Feb 7th Wikipedia assignment. It is too easy to pass personal judgment on the Net as "facts." The risk of defamation and the opportunity to slander and diminish an individual's (or corporation) reputation is freely available to any individual. As I worked through the Wikipedia website, and as a critical reader, I was not hasty to pass certain information as true. Sadly, that can't be said of all individuals that contribute "information" on the Internet.

I also appreciate the Protection for Private Blocking and Screening ( http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230). First, for its bullet point conciseness. Second, for its clarity on the message (benefits of privacy and screening).

I had done a little curious reading into Zittrain and found this week's reading by Cornell Law useful in shedding light on the Morris worm phenomenon. It served to synthesize the material and juxtapose arguments on Morris' contribution, fluke, or unnecessary risk(s) in a balancing (and understanding) way. Without Morris' random tap into MIT's computers, we wouldn't have the social phenomenon and understanding of computers getting bugged. Simultaneously, it creates job opportunities and work for security companies. It is important to remember that all users take personal responsibility in the usage of the Internet and decipher the best practice for their communicative needs. As we can see now, the Net carries a certain set of liabilities and benefits. For those who have already been tripped up in this area, I say: live and learn. And don't take the bait to any prowless pranks or angry postings.

Class 4 New Economic Models (Feb 14) (Posted February 17, 2012 3:16pm GMT+0500)

From the collection of this week's readings, I really enjoyed "Better Than Free". I agree with the Eight Generatives points, although I would have framed some of the arguments differently.

Of the Eight Generatives, I was particularly interested in: - Interpretation - Embodiment - Patronage - Findability

With so many things currently free to the market it is true that the know-how (or the insider view) to make the most use of free-ware a possible lucrative pursuit and endeavor for entrepreneurs. It would be interesting to see smart innovators combine free ware to help other entrepreneurs build lean start-ups.

I agree that embodiment and human interaction would become a premium as technology advances. Especially as everything is produced on the web and free (and quickly) available. This saturation in tech-connection and focus on embodiment would add value to the Patronage generative.

Lastly, Findability correlates tightly with the Interpretation - or at least it should. If Interpretation becomes a premium knowledge as a known phenomenon then Findability is the bedrock for connective innovation (how all the technologies (and non-tech) peripherals meet and collide).

I also thought, "Democratizing Innovation" to be interesting.

Hope you're all well, I will soon be over my work and family bump and be rejoining classroom live-chats soon. All the best!

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