Plagiarism

It seems to me, that unless something is directly copied, the definition of plagiarism changes from person to person based on their personal values and beliefs. I have my own personal definition. I believe that plagiarism consists of taking something that is not your own, and sharing as if it is by putting your own name on it. This includes writings, images, videos and more. Contrary to some, I believe that using another's ideas as inspiration, working from an idea, or making changes to an idea is not an act of plagiarism. However, there is a very fine line between expanding an idea and copying it. The article discusses the many views on plagiarism. It has come to a point in time where plagiarism might not always be 100% avoidable, as ideas improving or have not yet been exhausted and used to full potential. When it comes to art, the plagiarism definition becomes even more complicated. Where do you draw the line between being inspired by an idea and using an idea as your own? That is something I don't really know the answer to. I feel that if you use an idea to create new meaning, then it has been altered enough to call it your own.

Life Feed: Webcams, Art, and People

Webcams have become a large part of everyday life. They are easy to access and use. Webcams allow people to share their private lives more comfortably with the world, because of the silent audience factor. They also allow people to explore and see the world the way the want to see it. Webcams are a growing source of communication, both live and recorded. Something I found interesting is Baileys more toward, "an exploration of vulnerability, asking not what technology obscures or deletes, but what it can expose. I think that is a very different and true way to look at technology's impact of everyday life.

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