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Introduction
Introduction
Hello, my name is Mary and I am studying psychology here at the UMN. I am interested in developmental psychology and hope to work with children. I am really excited to be creative with writing this semester! Some of my interests include art , reading or listening to true crime/mystery books, thrifting, hanging out with friends, trying new cuisines or restaurants and watching my favorite TV shows. Some of my comfort shows are Modern Family, Shameless, Dead to Me, Gossip Girl and White Lotus. When it comes to books, I like Sharp Objects and Gone Girl and plan to read other books by Gillian Flynn.
The Anthropocene Reviewed
The Anthropocene Reviewed
Introduction:
He included a memoir when they mentioned that Sarah told him reviews are sort of like writing a memoir, in that you are reflecting on your experience.
An example of when he uses research in the intro is when he mentions the OCD medication he takes and the ratings it has on different websites when comparing the rating system to book ratings.
On page 14 of the intro, there is reflection on human existence and how people can be so kind but also cruel and how we have the power to reshape it.
I liked reading the introduction because it had insight on to why it is named "The Anthropocene Reviewed"
Lascaux Cave Paintings
A memoir was included throughout the story about Marcel Ravidat, Jaques Marshal, Simon Coencas, and Georges Agniel. From when they first discovered the cave, to working as tour guides and to the end when they passed away. It also included Simons story about leaving the countryside to escape the Nazis & Jaques and Marcel in the French Resistance.
He used research when he was comparing the hand prints of the cave and hand prints now from kids and stencils. He mentioned that the prints were different due to things such as frost bite so a lot of the prints only having a few fingers. He used statistics about average survival ages on page 42 as well.
He reflected at the end with how we preserved the caves art because it is something we cannot go back in time to restore without mimicking it. The art that has been replicated is a hand print but not a hand.
I really enjoyed this reading because the boys protected the cave for many years and although it was open to tourists, it was shut down to be preserved. The art is thousands of years old and can be used to piece together history when studied.
Scratch 'n' Sniff Stickers
In this story, he included a memoir about his own life how he collected scratch n sniff stickers and how it connects to the real world. He tells a story of how the stickers still hold the smell of his childhood, but many of the natural scents of the world have been changed forever.
He uses research when he talks about the science behind the way the stickers are made with scent. He also talks about scientists using DNA to change the scent of a flower in Hawaii, or how he mentions how much sulfur dioxide is put into the atmosphere by humans.
He uses reflection when he reflects on how nothing in the natural world smells as we expect it to, just as the banana scented stickers don't actually smell like a real banana. They use an example of how when they hears "spring rain" he thinks of his time spent in Florida, but with all the sulfur dioxide put into the air by us, the scent is forever changed. Humans use perfumes every day to change their scent and the scent of gas is changed intentionally so people can smell gas leaks in their houses.
I overall enjoyed this story because he made really good connections to the real natural world, and his own personal life and a scent that will connect him to his childhood forever even when things are always changing. The stickers still hold the scent today.
Pre Writing
Pre Writing
The psychology of social media (how we perceive it differently as we grow up, how our perspectives of ourselves/others and issues change based on how much we are on social media) tied into my own personal experiences.
Some sort of mystery.
How people from all over the world develop similarly on a psychological level and that is why we all have similar facial expressions, gestures and are born with the same tendencies.
Multimodal Listening Response (Humanity's Temporal Range)
Multimodal Listening Response (Humanity's Temporal Range)
In one or two sentences, describe the general premise of this episode. The general premise of this episode is how humanity’s range started after many, many species and we all spend a lot of time thinking about the “end of the world” or a one day extinction. The issue is, we are the root cause of a lot of catastrophes leading us closer to this, and the extinction of many species. We all have a temporal range, differentiating us from other species, we will always come and go.
What caught your attention most? I liked when he spoke about Red Giants and the runaway greenhouse effect. I took an astronomy class so I enjoyed hearing about stuff I have knowledge in. John Green says, “No wonder we worry about the end of the world so much, worlds end all the damn time.”
What different types of audio material did you hear (e.g., voice, music, sound effects)? I heard John Green's voice, the background music that aligned with the section of the podcast and also transitional music such as when he actually begins the story and when it is ending.
How is the podcast structured? It started with an introduction from him and some background on his thoughts on this review now. He then went into the actual review of Humanity’s Temporal Range.
What platform did you use? I used spotify
Did you encounter a description of the podcast? If so, how did it frame the episode? It reads: “John Green reviews humanity’s temporal range” It gave the general framework of the podcast
Did you use a transcript? no
Describe any ads you might've heard. I did not have any advertisements.
Describe any visual elements you encountered (e.g. logos, artwork, etc). The purple Anthropocene Reviewed logo, and a bunch of recommended episodes.
Where were you while listening? My grandmas house, in the living room by the fireplace
Were you doing anything else? Dog Sitting with my boyfriend
Did you listen to the podcast in one sitting or multiple? One sitting.
What were you listening to/watching/reading/doing immediately before starting the podcast? I was reading my developmental psychology textbook and taking notes.
What type of device did you use to listen? My laptop
Did you use headphones or earbuds? Or speakers? No, I listened to it out loud
Analytical
I find listening to a podcast on one of his reviews very entertaining. John Green tells a story in a very cohesive way. The music in the background fitting with the structure of the review makes it much easier to follow. He used more mysterious, slow music when he started to introduce something. For example, when he started it with the comparisons to SuperGiants and other stars such as our sun that will one day die, the music was very sci-fi.
I prefer to read at times because I am a visual learner, although I feel my attention was caught better by the podcast, with the background sounds and the changes in tone of voice. I felt guilty while listening to this because he made points about how the world has changed so much since we got here.
P1 Rough Draft
P1 Rough Draft
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIZhxc3EH4AklevNZRR6Z0qpEwfqA0etXM_X86jliJ8/edit?usp=sharing
Project 1 Revision Recording
Project 1 Revision Recording
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIZhxc3EH4AklevNZRR6Z0qpEwfqA0etXM_X86jliJ8/edit?usp=sharing
Futurology Podcasts
Fake
https://www.futureadvice.club/2020/07/28/how-can-i-tell-if-something-is-real/
This episode focused on ways to avoid fake news, and how to differentiate false information from reliable information. The host called in Jane, a Buzzfeed reporter who focuses on misinformation ("professional debunker"). Jane gave insight on what to look for when you see a news article or social media post such as grammar/spelling, sources, and particular tactics people use when spreading misinformation. She also talked about how to get more information on images included in the news and to see what the reliable context of it is. For example, a photo was taken of a woman with a blacklight on her face, and it was captioned in a news article that COVID-19 can be seen under a blacklight, which there is no evidence of (they even had a doctor speak on this in the podcast). I enjoyed listening to this podcast because it's super important to be aware of the possibility of fake news. You shouldn't believe everything you see and you should know how to find clues of false information.
Metacognition is not Cognition
Metacognition is not Cognition
"Metacognitively aware writers are able, in William Blake's words to "look through it, not with it"
I like this quote from the text because metacognition means we need to think about how we think, or other words, pay attention to the mental processes we use in writing. The text also mentions the difference between "knowing what we know" and "knowing that we know". We are using metacognition when we think about what knowledge/skills/steps/rules etc we use when performing an action, not what we think about while doing it, which would just be cognition.
Self-Reflection Memo
1) The strongest element of project one for me was the reflection on the Anthropocene Reviewed. I think reading these stories gave me a lot of good brainstorming ideas to get me started on what I wanted to write about.
2) One thing I struggled with was the format of my paper. I think I need to do a better job planning ahead instead of writing and then fixing mistakes.
3) One personal goal I want to focus on for the next project is being creative and taking a lot of time to think about my topic.
4) One concrete thing to focus on when grading: my format: does it flow, is it clear and concise?
5) I would give myself a 4 because I feel I worked hard on my paper but I could've put more time into the process before starting.
Preliminary Project Description
The question I am asking about the future: "What is the future of communication?"
I chose this because I am curious about how technology and innovation will change the face of communication in the future. Iphones/smartphones have been the face of communication among most people for the past couple of decades, so you can only imagine what people will be using in the future to speak to each other. Will texting still be a thing or will there be an even more efficient way to send messages back and forth? Will Facetime even be a thing anymore?
Sources:
Scholarly:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022435921000075
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-36382-5_9
Non-alphabetical:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRs-BsiQinE
Others:
https://tbtech.co/innovativetech/artificial-intelligence/the-future-of-communication/
https://blog.ferrovial.com/en/2021/03/communication-of-the-future-prediction/
Interview: I am going to interview my friend and two roommates to get their opinions on how they think communication will look in the future, how interpersonal interactions are changed and how technology will continue to advance and leave less for us to communicate manually or how communication has changed specifically since COVID.
Project 2- Final Portfolio
Project 2- Final Portfolio
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XUscUtMCDKhy4jPiqNYSPayFXBrftUDt8J-9Hqf2f60/edit?usp=sharing
P3- Materials File:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1llZTk4Imu2FsRTD7HlHfVSdCmoDsgqcJ?usp=drive_link
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