All of the articles this week were eye opening to think about in the sense of how technology directly influences the future we create for ourselves. I\u2019ve read a lot of articles on the dystopic futures that could very well become a reality. The article by Sara Watson about a \u201cdata driven future\u201d was completely frightening. Everything seemed to be programmed and connected with completely detailed information about the narrator, sometimes without her knowledge or consent. I did not like the fact that every device was somehow connected with each other and each played off of what the other one \u201cknew,\u201d or \u201cassumed.\u201d In this sense, technology has gone too far, and not in a positive or useful direction. Not allowing her to take the beer because every other device has concluded that she is pregnant just leaves the machine in control. It should not be able to decide if you would like a drink for you, and lock the drawer. Reading this article frustrated me, but also made me think about the advancement of technology in another way. This brings me to discuss \u201cThe Quantified Spouse Movement\u201d by Bianca Bosker. In this essay she discusses how partners can improve their relationships by sharing personal data, as detailed as every meal they have eaten.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I see Lisa get a sleep score of 48 [a low score implying a poor night’s sleep], I\u2019ll think, \u2018I\u2019ll walk on eggshells around you today because a 48 means you could possibly be a little volatile,\u2019\u201d explained Joe, who is the executive director of Health Extension.\u201d<\/p>\n
This sat with me the wrong way. Would he really avoid her simply because she might\u2019ve tossed and turned a little during her slumber? I don\u2019t think I would feel comfortable with this sort of information being in my partner\u2019s hands, no matter how long I have dated them or even been married to them. While I see how some of these themes have created a \u201cbetter\u201d relationship for some couples, I think the overarching idea of this type of information being available is not right, and I do not agree that this type of advancement is using technology in an effective way. This article made me sincerely uncomfortable and I hope to never partake in this type of ordeal at any point in my life.<\/p>\n
The essay about the Disney MagicBands treading along the same themes as privacy was also fascinating. I thought it was interesting that these bands had the capabilities of tracking customer\u2019s possible opinions of the Disney corporation based on where they were at specific times. I think it is an innovative marketing strategy to gain as much profit as possible and keep customers as happy as they can while being at Disney resorts. However, it makes me wonder what benefits the consumer gets by wearing and using these bands. We can clearly see how Disney benefits. But is enough being given to the park goer in exchange for Disney knowing their every step?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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