We live in an information-rich world. We have easy access to the Internet, which allows us to access and share information across national and geographic borders almost instantaneously. We communicate in a variety of networked media, about a variety of subjects, with a variety of people, and for a variety of purposes. Information communication technologies (ICTs) grow increasingly “smart” and can do more work that humans used to do. In this course, you will learn to research, analyze, and discuss complex issues and arguments surrounding important moral, political, social, and historical questions as they pertain to information and ICTs.
Powerpoint Presentations
A Nightshade Revolution
This project, set in 2032, describes digital artist Eva's campaign against unethical AI data scraping, igniting a movement that disrupts AI art models, sparks public failures, and ultimately leads to a major ethical debate and new standards for AI training, ensuring artists' consent and compensation.
Created by Ella Rigby (Major: Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies)
CareFULL Robotics
In this futuristic scenario, CareFULL Robotics would help you fulfill your daily obligations like preparing fresh meals, cleaning the house, and even caring for your pets and children!
Created by Ashton Florence (Majors: Dance and Communication Arts)
Virtual Reality Confinement
This project gives a peek into what the future of VR could look like if used in the wrong ways and provides commentary on the ways we think about the US prison system today.
Deepfakes
In this future news report, we find ourselves in a world where deepfake technology has reached new heights of sophistication and accessibility making it impossible to distinguish what is real and what is fake.
Created by Annie Lapiner (Majors: Communication Arts and Psychology)
Artificial Intelligence/Robotic Surgery
This project discusses what the world might look like if all future medical procedures and surgeries were done using robotics and artificial intelligence.
Created by Emma Huarte (Major: Journalism)
Humanity's Twilight
In a world full of advanced AI, people rely heavily on AI assistants for everyday tasks. These assistants were meant to make life easier, but now they're blurring the line between humans and machines.
Created by Madison Burrow (Major: Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies)
Killing the Internet
This presentation represents a sales pitch for an AI-generated fake internet. The project is satirical and based on the dead internet theory.
Created by Alexzander Wilson (Major: Communication Arts)
3D-Book
Technology of the future? How about a 3D-book that would allow you to view and interact with 3D projected holograms of an E-book's different settings, characters, etc.?
Created by Lauren Pickel (Majors: English and Information Science)
Robot Nanny Results in House Fire
This is a story about robotic nannies who can help busy parents care for their children - and the dangers that ensue.
Created by Taryn Boll (Major: Marketing)