Interactivity

The Natural State One minute you hear a ding, the next second you hear a tweet, and the next a ring. Heads are constantly turning to see where the noise is coming from. Carr explains, “We want to be interrupted, because each interruption brings us a valuable information” (Carr 133). Technologies have had a huge responsibility of the brains “natural state of distractedness.” In The Shallows by Nicolas Carr, he explains “what the Internet is doing to our brains.” It is difficult to have…

Battlefield vs. Call of Duty Battlefield and Call of Duty are two video game franchises that are popular for their extremely life-like war gameplay. There are many differences between the two, and the players of each usually have one that they prefer over the other. There are a few players that enjoy both equally, but most have a favorite. Both franchises have made many games that are usually in competition with each other. The companies like to release the games around the same time to…

the world. “After the first bomb, the atom bomb, which was capable of using the energy of radioactivity to smash matter, the spectre of a second bomb is looming at the end of this millennium. This is the information bomb, capable of using the interactivity of information to wreck the peace between nations.” (Virilio, 2005, p. 63). Everyday impact of the Internet on individuals can be harmful too. In some cases Internet may have a detrimental effect on adolescents, since being at the most…

There are three important considerations the appropriate courts have in this lawsuit against Novelty Now, Funny Face and Chris, Matt, and Ian: Personal jurisdiction is, the court can exercise judicial power and can sue the defendant. In the case of, Mr. Margolin filed a lawsuit in New York against Novelty Now and Chris, Matt and Ian. The personal jurisdiction can be waived for Chris, Matt and Ian that live in California and has a contract with Novelty Now located in Florida. Being that Chris,…

In this essay I will depth into exploration of the film ‘Redacted’ (2007). The contempary war film by Brian de Palma, and state how it is altered by multiplication of digital typologies and formats, with a particular focus on the reception and experience of the film. The aim is to conclude from textual sources with regards to the aesthetic, and to explore the Spector ship and reaction it determines. ‘Redacted’ (2007), is a film biased on the devastating reconstruction of the rape and murder of a…

Brand management is arguably the most essential aspect of marketing. It traditionally aims at building relationships or connections with potential consumers in order to create a positive brand image and attract and retain customers. All companies have different brand management strategies and attempt at attracting and retaining customers through various means. The institutionalization of the internet and social media has drastically altered the landscape of brand management and advertising in…

Recent development has enabled violent video games to become highly interactive, even allowing players to use extremely realistic weapons such as replica guns and swords. These developments have further increased the interactivity one feels within a game and has widened the gap between playing behaviors and ‘real world’ behaviors. It is argued interactive video games are also used and beneficial in tactical training for soldiers. It is imperative to note, however, that the…

My research this week focuses on qualitative data collection methods and recording procedures, (Creswell, 2014). The author has noted four different methods for collecting data in qualitative research study to include, documents, interviews, observations and audio and visual material, (Creswell, 2014). Each procedure is essential for capturing the data in an accurate and efficient manner. Documents are a great resource for acquiring data and are convenient in most cases to obtain. Documents…

As the aforesaid, the current development approach failed to solve human suffering or poverty, as well as fulfill commitment of improving people life (Eversole, Mcneish, & Cimadamore, 2005), and indigenous knowledge-based development approach seems to provide more fruitful in a sustainable ways. Sustainable development in Buddhist perspective in P. A. Payutto point of views is a “sustainable development must emphasize on human development as core” that consists of three aspects, such as…

McCarthy’s 4Ps is a widely used fundamental concept of a marketing mix. The purpose of this essay is to discuss whether 4Ps is still credible model or it requires replacement. However, at first it is important to look at elements of the model and its significance in marketing practice. Secondly, it is vital to recognise numerous changes that took place and shaped the entire concept of marketing. Subsequently it is crucial to look at critiques of the model and alternatives suggested by different…