Module 1, Discussion 2: Importance of Digital Media

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Module 1, Discussion 2: Importance of Digital Media

Introduction

In your initial thread, answer each of the following questions. Consider writing your responses in Word and then pasting them into your thread as to avoid the possibility of losing some of your work. Before you submit your initial or response posts, evaluate your work against the
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For this discussion, please follow the instructions below. .

Think about a product you were interested in buying which you looked up on a search engine like Google or on Amazon.

1. Did you happen to go to a social medium (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) afterwards and see an ad for the product you were searching before?

1. If so, do you think this was just a coincidence?

1. How do different social media know what you do on the Internet (hint: the answer is not just cookies.) You may do an Internet search and use the textbook to find some answers.

1. Do you think tracking you on the Internet violates any laws? Why?

1. Do you think tracking you on the Internet violates any ethical principles?

There are two discussions with due dates for the initial post and at least two comments on two other students' posts as posted in the syllabus. Your comments to other students' posts should be substantive. You should also reference your work when using facts from somewhere else.