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RE: [Air-l] Re: Impact of intense technology use on memorization' s quality
by Monica.Murero＠MERIT.unimaas.nl 09 Jul '03

09 Jul '03

Serge wrote: >Ones could think that the intense use of technology >could lead to a impairment of our memory. Dear All, Another way of looking at this: Intense use of technology affects different "types" of memory. It also becomes an issue of what "type" of memory we are talking about: for example, we can have "everyday functioning", "low-level cognitions" versus the ability to recall specific 'non-common' data for high-cognitive use. A telephone number, for example, could involve low or high levels of cognitions and different propensions to "remember it" if it belongs to a friend or to the local post office. Intense use of technology could lead to different effects according to the types of memory we consider. For example, efficient use of info technologies, utilizing intelligent data pruning strategies and various hardware-based memory, could free up one's memory from "brain clutter" and allow improved foci on pertinent info. For example, I have found myself remembering more data relevant to my research when I memorize them on my Palm. On the other hand, intense use of technology might impair certain low-involvement memories and affect the way one's exposes, processes, learn and memorizes information. I agree on previous posts about Neil Postman's work. There are also several "historical" researches in Media studies showing how the diffusion of radio and TV has affected the learning and memorization abilities of entire generations (acustic versus visual memory). I imagine that using multiple sensorial modalities (visual, tactile, acustic) like certain new technologies allow to do, might facilitate the ability to recall certain types of info, but could impair other "types" of memories. Moreover, specific technologies should be considered: the intense use of technology might have a different impact on our memory according to the technology one's analyzes (Cellular, Internet, Palm, MP3, etc). It could also be relevant to consider how do different "types" of memory might affect ICT over time cheers, Monica Murero ----- Original Message ----- From: "Serge Courrier" <serge.courrier(a)pobox.com> To: <air-l(a)aoir.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 8:29 AM Subject: [Air-l] Impact of intense technology use on memorization's quality Hi, Ones could think that the intense use of technology could lead to a impairment of our memory. Immediate information finding through Web queries, automatic calendar alerts via PDA, telephone numbers memorized by cellular phones, access routes computed by GPS, and so on. Do you know if anybody published a study or an article about this subject. And what do YOU think about it ? Best regards _________________________________________ Serge Courrier Scientific journalist, Paris, France

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WEXTOR - design and visualize Web experiments
by Christoph Neuhaus 09 Jul '03

09 Jul '03

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CFP RESCHEDULED Digital News, Social Change & Globalization, Hong Kong, December 2003
by Joyce Nip 08 Jul '03

08 Jul '03

Second Call for Papers: RESCHEDULED Conference on Digital News, Social Change and Globalization, Hong Kong, December 2003 New Deadline for paper abstracts and panel proposals: September 1, 2003 The WHO has lifted its travel advisory regarding Hong Kong. However, considering that some participants may still be hesitant to take part due to the recent SARS outbreak, the Digital News, Social Change & Globalization Conference is postponed from July 10-11 to December 11-12, 2003. Organized by Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University, China, on the university campus Academic papers, project papers, and broadcast news items (in English or Chinese) related to online, satellite, television or radio news are solicited on themes including but not restricted to the following: * The past, present, and future of online journalism * Satellite news and globalization * Evolving policies and laws relating to online and broadcast journalism * News values and ethics in global journalism * Alternative digital news and social change * Online and broadcast news coverage Publication of Papers: The Information Society journal has agreed in principle to publish selected papers of this conference in a special issue. The possibility of publishing other selected papers in a refereed book volume is also being explored. Keynote Speakers: John Simpson, CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor Nicholas Jankowski, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Nijmegen For details visit the web site: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~jour/DN2003 -- Joyce Nip, Ph.D. Assistant Professor & Conference Chair Department of Journalism Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong Hong Kong T: (852) 3411 7834 F: (852) 2336 1691 Email: joycenip(a)hkbu.edu.hk

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Re: Impact of intense technology use on memorization's quality
by Christian Sandvig 08 Jul '03

08 Jul '03

Charles Ess wrote: > Of course, the classic reference is Plato's dialogue, > Phaedrus, in which Socrates tells a myth regarding the Neil Postman did a great job with the memory question, Phaedrus, and modern communication technology in his very accessible first chapter of _Technopoly_. It still works with the Internet in mind even though it was written in 1993. Even if you don't agree with Postman's argument, it is a great chapter. Christian -- http://www.niftyc.org/

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choose your dissertation topic carefully!
by david silver 08 Jul '03

08 Jul '03

from tomorrow's washington post: Dissertation Could Be Security Threat: Student's Maps Illustrate Concerns About Public Information http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ticles/A23689-2003Jul7.html?nav=hptop_tb best line: "Classify my dissertation? Crap. Does this mean I have to redo my PhD?" he said. "They're worried about national security. I'm worried about getting my degree." david

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<nettime> Product Placements in Learning Environments (fwd)
by robert m. tynes 07 Jul '03

07 Jul '03

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2003 15:15:49 -0700 From: Steve Cisler <cisler(a)pobox.com> To: nettime-l(a)bbs.thing.net Subject: <nettime> Product Placements in Learning Environments I just finished writing a paper entitled, "Product Placements in Learning Environments: From Keystone-Mast to Microsoft" a sort of history of technology companies making donations to schools, tech centers, and telecenters. It begins in the 1920's and concludes with a new initiative by Microsoft in developing countries. As someone who has been engaged in these types of donations I thought this would be a good time to reflect on the trade-offs and expectations about this kind of corporate giving and whether you should be suspicious of geeks bearing gifts. http://eduaction.net/productplacement.html I'll be offline and camping in Canada for a week or so, but your comments are welcome. Steve Cisler # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism, # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets # more info: majordomo(a)bbs.thing.net and "info nettime-l" in the msg body # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime(a)bbs.thing.net

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question on digital recorder
by Annice Kim 07 Jul '03

07 Jul '03

hello everyone: i am looking into digital recorders & computer-based transcription softwares to record telephone interviews. if you have any experience using either, i'd appreciate hearing your comments & suggestions, off list. for those who are interested, i can compile & share all responses. thanks in advance, annice Annice Eu-Shin Kim, MPH Doctoral Candidate Department of Health Behavior & Health Education UNC School of Public Health Rosenau Hall, CB#7440 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7440 aekim(a)email.unc.edu 919.966.9691

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political email effectiveness vs. telephones
by Alicia A McBride 07 Jul '03

07 Jul '03

> Call your Congressional representatives and demand that they support the = > rollback. One phone call from a constituent is more effective than scores = > of email petitions.>>> > > I wonder if they say that intuitively, or based on evidence? > > Ildiko Kaposi I used to work for a political advocacy organization, and we always went back and forth on whether to ask people to call or email. We heard repeatedly from congressional offices that telephone calls were much more effective than email, because it took more effort on the part of the consituent. According to what we heard, hand-written letters have the most weight (although that might have changed since the anthrax scare), then phone calls, then email and faxes. But it was much easier to generate large amounts of email than to generate a similar number of telephone calls or hand-written letters. Also, it varies considerably from office to office. Some offices are well set-up to deal with email, while others aren't. We generally encouraged people to email in order to get them over the fear of actually contacting their elected officials, particularly when the issue wasn't urgent. When the issue was more time-sensitive or had larger potential repercussions, we asked people to call. These decisions were based more on instinct than research, though. Alicia McBride Graduate Student, Technical Communication University of Washington

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call for papers
by Joyce Nip 07 Jul '03

07 Jul '03

ìDigital News, Social Change and Globalizationî Conference Deadline for paper abstracts and panel proposals: September 1, 2003 Organized by Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University, China, on the university campus, postponed to December 11-12, 2003 Second Call for Papers: Academic papers, project papers, and broadcast news items (in English or Chinese) related to online, satellite, television or radio news are solicited on themes including but not restricted to the following: * The past, present, and future of online journalism * Satellite news and globalization * Evolving policies and laws relating to online and broadcast journalism * News values and ethics in global journalism * Alternative digital news and social change * Online and broadcast news coverage Publication of Papers: The Information Society journal has agreed in principle to publish selected papers of this conference in a special issue. The possibility of publishing other selected papers in a refereed book volume is also being explored. Keynote speakers: John Simpson, CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor Nicholas Jankowski, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Nijmegen For details visit the web site: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~jour/DN2003 -- Joyce Nip, Ph.D. Assistant Professor & Conference Chair Department of Journalism Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong Hong Kong T: (852) 3411 7834 F: (852) 2336 1691 Email: joycenip(a)hkbu.edu.hk

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Re: [Air-l] RE: A POSSIBLE POSTING TO THE ASSOCIATION'S EMAIL LIST
by Ildiko Kaposi 07 Jul '03

07 Jul '03

>>> Call your Congressional representatives and demand that they support the rollback. One phone call from a constituent is more effective than scores of email petitions.>>> I wonder if they say that intuitively, or based on evidence? Ildiko Kaposi

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