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…5 min read·Feb 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…4 min read·Mar 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…5 min read·Feb 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…3 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Jan 26, 2022----
