Author: ashleyblaufuss

When talking about skill, it is common to think about something someone may be good at. With that being said, if someone is good at something or has skills in something that means he or she has come upon the same events eventually allowing to have experience within it. This type of thinking also known… Continue reading “How We Think” Reading Response #7 →

Dewey discusses more in depth about the growth and overall nature of thinking and how sometimes problems can emerge during this process. The process of thinking involves five logically distinguished steps that come about while analyzing based upon reflective experiences. Dewey begins by stating how the first two steps blend into one step. The first… Continue reading “How We Think” Reading Response #6 →

When saying the phrase “I thought” you essentially take a moment and pause. During that moment of thought you are channeling back through your mind and reflecting on what you believe to be true. For instance, I could say “I thought the sky was blue.” In my past, I have always been taught that the… Continue reading “How We Think” Reading Response #5 →

Technology is something that most people use every day. We surf through the internet not fully aware of the algorithms we might be giving information to. Prior to reading this book, I had no information about what an algorithm was, and how it was used against people. Cathy O’Neil gave several examples of how algorithms… Continue reading WOMD Reading Response #4 →

Today, phones are commonly seen throughout American society. This technology has become so significant to have in our daily lives because it allows us to connect with the world around us in a fast and efficient way. Smartphones have such a widespread of tools implemented that goes beyond texting or calling. These tools or apps… Continue reading The Privacy Paradox →

As a college student, my schedule is constantly feeling hectic and irregular between juggling school and work. This feeling of having crazy schedules is something that has become a “norm” in our society. With that being said, during this reading O’Neil discusses how these irregular schedules come from the source itself, the data economy. The… Continue reading WOMD Reading Response #3 →

It is commonly known in today’s online prone society what an ad is. Advertisements are something that people witness everyday whether you’re on the internet or driving past a billboard sign. These ads act as a “helpful tool” for quick access to something that may seem desirable, but at the same time can easily fool… Continue reading WOMD Reading Response #2 →

Algorithims clashing with our society. While reading “Weapons of Math Destruction” by Cathy O’Neil I found several concerns about algorithms, and how they misguide people through the use of assumptions and effectiveness. Mathematicians and computer scientists hold the power to these hidden mathematical models creating ongoing destructive loops towards our society. For instance, she uses… Continue reading WOMD Reading Response #1 →