Customize our world?

When you visit some websites like The New York Times, have you ever noticed the ads displayed on their website? Those ads are not fixed on a web page. Actually, the moment when you open the site, there is actually blank.

The website provider knows you are browsing this page, then he will collect all your information, including your Internet address, the browser used, whether you've not seen or clicked on the same ad, the contents on the page that you are browsing. There are many other similar data  sorted out ----in fact, all of this information can be used to make a fairly accurate depiction of this person's characteristics ---which are sent to their server.Based on this information,they infer what ads you might be interested in, then contact the agents of these ads, and tell them there is such a person at the moment looking at the page on an advertising field, and ask if they are willing to pay money to post their own ads. After advertising companies give the quotations,   the website provider offers the highest ad paste it into the pages blank field.

It all happened in less than a few hundred milliseconds of the moment, and so when you saw the ad as a user is not aware of all this, you might think that advertising outset there. 

Do you think this is fearful?
Can you image when people only see the custom world for his preference? 

( If everyone only customizes his own vision, he will probably stop listening to others, loss tolerance and responsibility of discussion, just hide behind his own world headstrongly choose his favorite sound.)

Why TV’s house of cards is tumbling down

(A revolution in how shows are produced and watched is changing the industry for the better)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9831942/Why-TVs-house-of-cards-is-tumbling-down.html

1. Further diversification of how we watch TV. Does it benefits us or is it just a disadvantage in disguise?

2. How does this 'revolution' affects us? Positive or negative and why?

3. Does this 'new' method of watching TV has any effect on the public sphere?

4. Why is there a need for media companies to change the way we watch TV? Or is there no such need?

5. What part do we audiences play in this 'revolution'?

Alan Titchmarsh: is there no end to the constant photographs?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/9831753/Alan-Titchmarsh-is-there-no-end-to-the-constant-photographs.html

This article discussed about photographs, author gave us a question : “is there no end to the constant photographs? ” for me, I like to use my iphone to take pictures in everyday ,everywhere, just used it to record our life, but is there have any meaning or just save the abounding photos  in our computers or deleted… maybe for some people ,take photos has already make them feel boring or uncomfortable?! I just guess this answer…In the future, is there have any change in this area?

Disability in society: let's make today #letstalkdisability day

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/29/disability-letstalkdisability-day

It's also a question confused me when I see disabled people what I should do and what I shouldn't do,  and what kind of question that I can ask them or I can't. It's difficult, isn't it?  That is because sometimes  I think I should regard them as same as everybody else in the world so that will make them feel better, but in another hand, I am also worried about that they might feel I didn't give enough concern and help for them.
In my opinions, I think the disabled people now live better than before, but better doesn't mean it is enough, there is still lots of things worth to discuss and improve.  Furthermore, I am very pleasant to see the people in UK how to fight for themselves and I hope their experience can help those who live in other places.

The new wave of Civil War in Syria

Hello everyone!

New wave of Syria's conflict:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21246738

It is difficult to believe that in the 21st century of high achievements, people have to survive thus. It, once again, proves recurrence of history and essence of society functioning.

My report about official recognition of the status of civil war in Syria (17/06/2012):
http://expert.ru/2012/07/17/news-12_00/

Background/Syria profile:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14703995

The Role of Social Media in the Syrian Civil War
http://www.mediameasurement.com/the-role-of-social-media-in-the-syrian-civil-war/

What following steps will be taken by the government of Syria for revolt suppression? What next should sustain Syrian people?

Anna Tkacheva

23 y.o., russian,
Pre-Masters course ‘Media, Journalism and Film Studies’/2013
University of Sussex

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/29/twitter-vine-porn-search-explicit-content-ban

The paradox of freedom is the guaranty of freedom comes from the restriction of freedom.

What do you think?

Old question: Do the traditional media will be dislodged by new media?

I still listen to the radio almost every day... Why? Because this is how old I am! haha...Actually I just think it's an interesting and convenient way to be informed something new. When I was in China, everyday I got up,  the first thing I did was to turn on my radio.I know people have more modern ways to get information or to entertain. No matter how technology has developed, the important thing which may have influences on people's preference is "effectiveness". What do you really want to get by using different ways? I want to save time and hear something interesting when I make coffee in the morning, so I choose this easy way.About the question I asked in the title, I have no idea...I hope the answer could be...NO...