Why ‘A’ is 01000001: Turning Voices and Letters into Code
Say you want to sing into a microphone. You can easily amplify the sound of your voice to reach the ears of hundreds more people than you could have without it. Have you ever stopped to think though, how does a microphone work? Sound starts off as a sound wave, but...
Why AI Might Assist, But Will Never Replace, Real Designers
In recent years, with the advancement of AI technology, there has been conversations about what this will mean for certain jobs– whether AI will become advanced enough to replace certain ones or not. As a graphic design major, I hear a lot about the potential for AI...
Personal Learning Objective
For my personal learning objective I have decided on "Analyze the role of artificial intelligence in the evolution of the digital world, evaluating its impact on creativity". I have chosen this learning objective because I am a graphic design major, and I am curious...
Why Allowing AI in the Classroom Does a Disservice to Students
In recent years AI has become more advanced, and as a result, more integrated in society. With this rise in AI, the question emerges: should students be allowed to use AI? Although AI can be used as a learning tool, over-reliance on it could cause more harm than good....
Why Restricting AI in the Classroom Does a Disservice to Students
As AI becomes more and more integrated into society, the question of whether or not students should be allowed to use AI has become more prevalent. Although AI can be abused if used incorrectly, the argument can be made that restricting AI in the classroom may do more...
Let’s Get Real About Digital—It’s Just Math
Computers, smartphones, TVs- they're all digital, but what does this even mean? I asked an AI generator to describe it to me and this is what it said:"Digital signifies more than just the tools we use; it represents a mindset that embraces the endless possibilities of...
Digital or Analog? It’s All in the Noise
Every object or concept can be classified as either digital or non digital, but digital might not mean what you think it does. For example, the earliest TV did not use digital signals. They were analog. When something is digital there is a finite amount, or limited...
Why Invention Takes More Than Genius
Inventions don’t just come out of nowhere. The social environment present greatly affects the invention and therefore the advancement of technology. Why you might ask? The answer might be more obvious than you think. For someone to be able to invent something they...