Midterm

Some of the topics to consider for the midterm are: media violence (follow the links posted below), media consolidation and ownership (how it affects the content we are offered), the nature and psychology of advertising.

The results are in

Here are some of the things you had to say about foregoing electric media:

I actually sat down and read, from cover to cover, a book. Crazy, I know.

I [. . .] found myself reading a book before bed . You always see that on some sitcom, not thinking that people actually do [read in bed]. But it made me relax before I went to bed. It was almost just as good as tanning! Tanning was also harder. [. . .] I think I might have a slight case of ADHD.

Despite doing my best to withold my urges, I was hindered by the presence of media EVERYWHERE.

Over the next few days, I did my best to cut back on my media usage, but I just couldn't find myself to tune it out altogether. [. . .] It's like a drug to me and I'm not even a big video gamer.

Captain's Log - Stardate 02/19/2008
Today was the first day of my non-electronic media adventure. I noticed right away it was almost impossible to stay away from electronic media because my alarm was set to the radio.

Midterm Postponed

I have decided that there hasn't been quite enough since the McLuhan/Postman business to justify the 100 pt. midterm. The new date for the midterm is March 25. It will include McLuhan and Postman.