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CCTeaEpisode 10: gnoviCon 2019 RecapOn the the Season One FINALE of CCTea, Kevin and Zach return to the booth to recap the gnovis event of the year: gnoviCon 2019! The theme of this year's conference was "Big Tech, Data & Democracy." Over the course of this episode, we will bring you sound bytes from each speaker, while adding our own commentary and analysis to the different discussions.
There were 2 panels at gnoviCon, the first titled "Big Tech & Competition Policy" and the second titled "Big Tech & the Future of Democracy." Our esteemed panelists came from a multitude of industries and professions, and offered their unique perspectives on...2019-04-3042 min
CCTeaEpisode 9: Artificial IntelligenceKevin and Zach return to the booth for the second-to-last installment of CCTea's first season, where they discuss the hot topic of artificial intelligence!
Artificial intelligence (or AI) has become quite the buzzword in today's society. New "smart" devices with machine learning algorithms are integrating into our daily lives at a rapid pace. These machines can sift through unfathomable amounts of data to recognize patterns, predict behavior, and maximize efficiency. While these machines may still be bound by their foundations in binary code, some worry that they are evolving faster than their human creators. Should we be excited? Should we...2019-03-1228 min
CCTeaEpisode 8: Fake News with Dr. Michael KoliskaWe've heard from current students. We've heard from CCT alumni. Now Kevin and Zach sit down with Georgetown CCT professor and media scholar Dr. Michael Koliska to discuss journalism and the impact of fake news on the industry.
Piggybacking off the last episode about Internet Urban Legends, Episode 8 seeks to understand what happens when fabricated (or false) information online makes it way into our news feeds. Dr. Koliska discusses how trust becomes exploited when irresistible gossip and misinformation make their rounds on the internet, the importance of transparency from news organizations, and on the flip side, the importance of media...2019-02-2628 min
CCTeaEpisode 7: Internet Urban LegendsEpisode 7 of CCTea takes a spooky turn as Kevin and Zach take on the topic of Internet Urban Legends! From the ancient myths of vampires, dragons, and mermaids to modern horror stories such as Slender Man and other creepypastas, how are these tales created, embellished, and disseminated in the Digital Age? How do nostalgia, fake news, and Pokemon factor into the equation?
As FDR once said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” This notion is certainly poetic, but is it true? There’s so much to be afraid of in contemporary society: nuclear annihilation, smallpox going on a reunio...2019-02-1228 min
CCTeaEpisode 6: Internet Semantics and EtiquetteIn Episode 6 of CCTea, Zach & Kevin discuss the tricky topic of Internet Semantics and Etiquette, and how the ways in which we carry ourselves online can often spill over into our physical lives and relationships. They ponder the different methods of communicating online and their effects on understanding; the recent rise in image-based communication; modern dating and networking; and generational differences in communication expectations.
So what are the protocols for the torrential flow of digital information? Are the bountiful modes of communication and expression available online allowing us to better articulate and convey meaning, or are they adding layers of...2019-01-2928 min
CCTeaEpisode 5: Media, Memory & PlaceZach & Kevin return for Episode 5 of CCTea to discuss the phenomenon of mediating our memories through camera phones, social media and other digital locative tools. The mobility and ubiquity of these mobile technologies have facilitated their ability to serve as recording devices and memory makers, just like film cameras and handwritten diaries before them. It’s become so easy to document and chronicle our lives through snapshots and to stockpile all that data in cloud storage systems, but what are the ramifications of that process? What happens when that content-- our cherished memories-- gets lost, corrupted, or deleted? Does it be...2019-01-1530 min
CCTeaEpisode 4: Exclusive Interview with Shavini FernandoEpisode 4 of the CCTea podcast follows up on the previous episode about Wearable Medical Technology through a full-length feature interview with a star student of the Communication, Culture & Technology program at Georgetown University.
Shavini Fernando, a Fall 2018 graduate of the program, recently designed her own wearable medical technology called O2Wear. Her device will continuously monitor users' oxygen levels and will alert the user and their primary care provider if oxygen levels drop too low. Shavini won multiple awards on campus for her invention, including over $50,000 worth of prize money to further develop her device.
In the exclusive CCTea interview...2019-01-0151 min
CCTeaEpisode 3: Wearable Medical TechnologyIn Episode 3 of CCTea, Kevin and Zach tackle the topic of Medical Wearable Technology, and discuss how these devices affect our health, our daily lives, and even our social interactions. They also analyze the differences between consumer wearables (such as FitBit, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc.), and true medical wearable technology (such as glucose monitors, pulse trackers, and diagnostic wearables).
Do you use wearable medical technology like step counters or pulse trackers? How do they impact our physical and mental health? What are the medical, financial, and legal implications of these devices? Today, the tea will tell.
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CCTeaEpisode 2: Identity Formation in the Digital AgeKevin and Zach return to the booth for Episode 2 of the CCTea podcast, this time welcoming a guest feature: Kimberly Marcela Duron, the assistant editor-in-chief of gnovis! This week we will be discussing Identity Formation in the Digital Age, through 3 different lenses: TV & Cinema, Social Media, and Marketing/Advertising.
So, what makes you, you? The formation and development of our personal identities in the Digital Age has become increasingly influenced by what we watch, where we go, what we buy, and how we conduct ourselves online. How does our digital environment affect the way we develop, process, and adapt our...2018-12-0430 min
CCTeaEpisode 1: Digital DistractionsIn this fast-paced digital environment we are living, distractions have become unbelievably abundant. It's never been easier or more inviting to become sidetracked. When these distractions begin to take up more of our time than our actual responsibilities, are their roles reversed? Is it possible for distractions to actually become a responsibility in our lives? As the Niagara of information communications becomes increasingly torrential-- and personalized-- feelings of obligation transfer away from our required work and studies and toward merely keeping up with the current.
In the first episode of CCTea, the Web & Blog team of gnovis Journal (Kevin Ackermann...2018-11-2022 min