It seems as though Ullman enjoys the Internet very much. Whether it be for searching, emailing or just surfing the web, Ullman has a strong connection with her computer. Email is definitely very important to me as well. Although I have never created any intimate relationships through email I have definitely been able to build many different relationships through the internet. For instance, before coming to the University of Michigan I used Facebook to find people that I could potentially be friends with at school. Once I encountered these people I used the Facebook inbox tool to develop relationships. Ullman uses email to connect with a coworker named Karl. While Ullman may have developed a relationship on a somewhat higher level, we definitely share a liking towards communication over the internet.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Common Interests
First off, Ullman and I definitely share a liking for technology. I have always been big on having many different types of technology and keeping up with the latest electronics. Ullman tells of all the pieces of electronics that lie in her house. She describes how her computer, cell phone, clocks, fans, disk drives and PC all sit quietly in the early morning as if they are going to sleep just as she is. When Ullman starts her day the next morning, her electronics will do so as well. While the technology I have may be a little different, our obsession seems very similar. My digital devices include a blackberry, ipod, laptop, ps3, and other, more modern day devices. I have a great affection for each and every one of these and make sure they are close to me at all times just as Ullman does.
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My first reaction was to contrast myself with Ullman because the idea of an intimate relationship founded on online communcation seemed very strange and uncomfortable to me. You did a much better job finding similarities between yourself and Ullman that I did, however, and I find that I also share those similarities. It seems you were better at seeing the broader picture of Ullman's piece, while I was focused in on one part.
ReplyDeleteI like the emphasis you put not only on the importance of e-mail in establishing relationships, but also that of the many electronics you have around the house. This is especially important because of the way you show that although you may depend on different devices, you both feel a strong connection to the newest electronics of your time.
ReplyDeleteI too have the same obsession with my electronics like the obsession both you and Ullman share. I like your description of how as Ullman is drifting off too sleep, so do her electronics. I too have the sense my electronics do too. Just like the designers name the computer ability to fall asleep, so do it's users. The computer goes to sleep while the user does. Also, for instance with my iPhone, it is recharged overnight, just like I am recharged over night during sleep. The similarities between technology and user are striking.
ReplyDeleteI too have an obsession with electronics. I keep up with all sorts of blogs related to technology, Apple, and web design. Maybe that's because I'm a computer science major and that's just the mindset that I have. However, the dependency that surrounds this obsession is what presents the problem.
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