Week 8 and 9

Identity and Representation

In our digital ethnography workshop, we delved into the mechanics of algorithms. Participants interacted with diverse digital platforms to observe their functionality and explored how algorithms are optimized through learning processes, shaping user experiences. We investigated the impact of user behaviors and input data on algorithmic outputs, aiming to improve our analysis of digital interactions by understanding how algorithms respond to user preferences, demographics, and other factors.

Examples

Digital Ethnography: New Socialities, Media Politics

Let's take a look at what I've been up to.

Grand Total Shares Per Category in Quantitative Terms Category-Based Trends

I utilized Sumpter's Method to analyze the last 15 posts of 32 of my friends on Instagram, categorizing them into 13 themes for an electronic spreadsheet. These categories include: family/partner; outdoor activities; work; jokes/messages; product/advertisement; politics/news; music/sports/movies; animals; friends; local events; thoughts/reflections; activism; and lifestyle.

Is there anything I can do for you?

I'm like a digital superhero without the cape.