Alternate Realities

The focus of today's class is how members of modern society choose to spend portions of their lives in some form of alternate reality, whether it be by using Facebook, or by watching reality television shows.

Before you respond in your blog you must read ONE of the following articles:

1. "Reality T.V.: Life through a lens ain't no documentary"
2. "Does your digital self reflect your identity or create it?"
3. "Leaving Facebook"

In point form please list what you think are the THREE most important points in your article, and then answer ONE of the following questions:

1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of spending your time interacting with others in a virtual environment (such as Facebook.)Please think carefully about what kind of information is communicated, and why someone would choose to join.

2. What does the popularity of reality television shows reveal about our society? (What exactly is the purpose of a reality television show, and what does it mean if someone chooses to spend their time watching it?)