Pp on readings
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• Does filtering in technology cause Americans to miss out on information?
• Or does filtering make people more knowledgeable on more specific topics?
Opinions?
The Daily Me
The Daily Me
Technology increased filtering – Wallstreet Journal – Broadcast.com – Sonicnet.com– Zatso.com– Info Xtra – TiVo– Intertainer Inc. – Excite
Negatives
• Nothing is learned that you have not chosen • Less common ground • Racial divide • Less general interest
– 1948: 1.3 daily newspaper circulation per house– 1998: decreased by 57%
The Daily Me
• Third Place– Local gathering place– Relieves stress and loneliness – Lively community group – Place to escape – Usually unknown – Good conversation – Warm, playful mood
The Great Good Place
Accessibility & Guests
• Long hours
• Close to home
• Returning Prodigal-Regulars-Strangers with Regulars-Pairs of Strangers-Lone Strangers
The Great Good Place
Home Like
• Differences
• Similarities– Appropriation – Restored – At ease – Warmth
The Great Good Place
• Does anybody feel that they have a personal third place or something like one?
The Great Good Place