In this class, I learned various networking technology that help us to express our identity. There are MUDs, MMORPG, Second Life, Facebook, My space and so on. We are surrounded with multimedia world and virtual reality world. We can choose the best way to express our identity from the various networking tools. Then, with the preferable networking tool, we can experience self-revelation, self-reflection and self-liberation. The way I like the best was MMORPG. For example, in Second Life, I could play a male character. In the real life, I wish if I were as independent and strong-willed as a male. By playing a male character in Second Life, I was liberated from my female identity in the real world. However, I think the real self becomes more important in today’s network society. Although the character created in the virtual reality is also important for us to understand ourselves, we should not forget the fact that the real self is also attractive. Although we can easily meet new people through social networking sites, we should not forget the impressive real-world encounters. What I felt most through this class is the value of the identity. I realized I am living in the highly network-based society. At the same time, I realized that it is important to maintain my identity in this network-based real world. No one has the same profile with others in online worlds (such as Facebook). Everyone is different and unique. Through the networking tools, I realized that I am allowed to exist in the world as an irreplaceable individual. This class provided me with an opportunity for self-reflection, which is great! I will not compare myself with others and develop my unique precious identity in the real life. Thanks!
Here is a YouTube celebrating the completion of the class!
[YouTube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=bz2qp74-pm4]
