by allisonganz | Nov 22, 2025 | Blog Post 7 - AI |
In the YouTube video How AI Uses Our Drinking Water, they explain how much water AI systems require. I knew data centers used a lot of water, but I didn’t understand why. Now I know that it’s mainly for cooling, and AI is using so much energy that the systems...
by allisonganz | Nov 15, 2025 | Blog Post 6 - Economics |
Risk Zone 1: Trust, Disinformation, and Propaganda This risk zone focuses on how information can be manipulated or misrepresented through technology. The Center for Humane Technology (CHT) explains that social media platforms are primarily designed to maximize user...
by allisonganz | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog Post 5 - Digital Divide |
The framework outlined by Sieck et al. (2021) in Figure 1 serves as an exceptionally useful tool that shows how digital literacy connects to almost every part of a person’s life. It was eye-opening to see how dependent we’ve become on internet access and how not...
by allisonganz | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog Post 4 - Burnout |
Prior to these readings, I didn’t have much understanding or personal experience with technology-mediated practice, so my views were mostly positive and focused on the idea of using technology as a helpful tool. However, I can now see how it could become overwhelming....
by allisonganz | Sep 26, 2025 | Blog Post 3 - Ethical Challenges |
I chose the first example because I think it’s one of the most common situations social workers will encounter throughout their careers. It’s important to point out and learn about the boundaries that come with electronic communication and the different ways we stay...
