Most Important Concept Learned

I think the most important concept I learned through this class was in the Technology unit. Everything about technology is so important and relevant to our current lives. A lot of people in today's society are addicted to technology, whether they realize it or not. Technology is everywhere, we use it 24/7, it filters information we receive, it's how we communicate, and it even tracks us. In general, there are so many pros and cons to technology. It infantilizes us, it is emancipatory, oppressive, facilitates intellectual growth, divides & brings people together, and makes popular culture better and worse. Technology can impact our lives both positively and negatively which I think is a very important lesson to know for life. It was also very interesting to learn about technology as it relates to popular culture because I've grown up using technology and applying it to different aspects of popular culture helps me learn its significance. An important takeaway that I will always keep in mind in the future is: technology is both a blessing and a burden.