PinnedJake DeWeerd3 Important Tips for First-time PC BuildersBuilding a personal computer (PC) from scratch can seem incredibly daunting for anyone without prior experience. Back in the 1980s-90s, it…Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021
Jake DeWeerdJer Thorp and Data EthicsJer Thorp is a Canadian data artist and author. He also teaches courses on interactive telecommunications at New York University. His book…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
Jake DeWeerdWhy Emulators Need to Stick AroundWhile most people think emulators are a cheap way to play old games, their real purpose is far more important. Video game companies (more…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Jake DeWeerdWhy Surveillance Capitalism Needs to Be ErasedShoshana Zuboff defines surveillance capitalism as the collection of personal data for the purpose of selling it for profit. Companies…Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Jake DeWeerdEmpathy, Tech, and Bronies: My Journey Through the DS MinorI’ve always had a bit of a hard time explaining what digital studies (DS) is. My summary of the subject usually involves something about…Feb 12, 2022Feb 12, 2022
Jake DeWeerdMeredith Broussard’s “Artificial Intelligence” ResponseMeredith Broussard is a software developer and journalist, and also a professor at New York University. Her work frequently deals with…Jan 26, 2022Jan 26, 2022
