Technology

I use various types of technology on a daily basis throughout the day. When I first wake up I am using technology because my alarm clock is a form of technology. I am basically surrounded by technology. Even when I am not even thinking about it I am using some means of technology. One of the main times when I use technology is when I use my cell phone. One of what I consider to be a main necessity to my life is probably a form of technology that i take for granted.

One of the main things technology has done for me is that it has made my life easier. I can know get things accomplished quicker, easier, and more effective. If it were not for technology I don't know where i would be at in my life at this moment. Even in school some classes are set up where you will turn in homework assignments over the internet.

If technology did not exist I believe that the world would not be where it is at today. When man first created wheel he created technology. Without this basic fundamental to the world where would we be as a society.?

Cyberculture

I was introduced to the world of cyberculture at a very young age. I first used AIM when I was in middle school. Since then I would say that I have been constantly surrounded by cyberculture every single day. I constantly come in contact with different forms of cyberculture such as MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and AIM. I usually spend the majority of my time on the computer on these various sites. Cyberculture is probably the main way I communicate with people. One of the most popular means of cyberculture is e-mail. E-mailing is a very sufficient way to send a message to somebody even if they were all the way on the other side of the world.

I would have to say that cyberculture has affected me in a positive way. Through cyberculture i have been able to keep in touch with people who have moved away for college or family who live in another state. I see cyberculture being a part of my life forever. If anything I believe cyberculture will grow and it will become an even bigger part of my life.

Popular Culture's Effect On Me

Popular Culture has effected the way i live my life in more ways than one. It effects my everyday decisions without me even really taking noticing of it. People tend to sway to what the media portrays to be in or "cool." Usually people will purchase certain products because they seen a certain celebrity on tv with the same item. A few years ago being seen with jewelry was a sign of success or monetary status. Because i would see celebrities with shiny jewelry everyday on the television, I decided to go and buy a chain for myself.

My clothing style is very influenced pop culture. Usually i would buy something that i have seen someone else wear or what is currently in style. Although ii try to sway from this habit because fads come and go i usually end up in the same routine.

Even tho popular culture has a great influence on the decisions i make i believe that my friends have an even bigger impact. Information spreads by means of word of mouth and my friends do or wear might have an impact on what I decide to wear. (usually when it comes to shoes) Overall I believe althoughpopular culture does influence my life it doesn't control it.

Definition Of Popular Culture

Popular culture lies in the eye of the beholder. Popular culture is the perception that society has of the world around us. Popular culture is what the media tends to display to the general public. Exposure tends to help aspects grow into pop culture. A few years ago a band performed at my former high school and because they were not well known, people were not interested. Once they signed to a label and became poplular they now have been on country-wide tours. These displays throughout various media outputs tend to influence the way society acts or represents themselves. It is constantly evolving due to the constant changes around the world. It has an effect on all demographics of people worldwide.