Part 1
After reading chapter one please answer one of the following questions, or provide your own question or discussion point.
–What role you think the computer plays in our communication process (i.e., is it a significant factor in our communication process that somehow changes the interaction, or is it just a simple tool?)
–Do you think CMC is changing the way we communicate and relate to others?
Part 2
Chapter 2 wraps up by stating, “In conclusion, it is important to remember that not only do you have a stake in the success or failure of the Internet, but for all intents and purposes You are the Internet. This is a great power you have, so use it wisely. As we all learned in Amaz- ing Fantasy #15, Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben taught a very young Peter Parker that “with great power, comes great responsibility.””
So, I want you to reflect on how you see yourself as a contributor to the Internet and the subsequent success or failure of it. Do you think contributors on the Internet are mostly responsible or do more destructive behaviors emerge? Finally, how does the structure of the self-regulated Internet affect communication?
Part 3
Have you ever been “duped” by something that you read online? Please share your experience. Looking back, what could you have done differently to evaluate the information you found?