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About Lisa Janson

I am a first year graduate student at the University of Washington. I have a passion for writing and researching. I am enrolled in the Masters of Communication in Digital Media because I love how media has adversely changed the way we report and record news events. Hopefully through this program and it's people I will become an exceptional journalist.

Robots Reading Our Minds

Imagine a world where robots could read our minds — that day has come. The world has come into an age where technology is our lifeline. Most of the world’s population doesn’t go a day without the assistance of multiple robots. … Continue reading


Is Facebook making you fat?

I used to go to the gym seven days a week, but because of work and school I haven’t gone in the months. My job requires that I spend the majority of my “free” time sitting in front of my … Continue reading


Kopimism – the religion of file sharing

Have you ever thought of file sharing as a sacred act? If you have, then you might be interested in the Church of Kopimism. Members believe that remixing is a holy act and they view “CTRL+C” and “CTRL+V” as sacred symbols. … Continue reading


Facebook: Taking Over the World

It is hard to imagine a world without Facebook. It has become essential in managing our lives. We use it to stay connected to friends, family, and colleagues, to make plans and send invites, and to keep up with current … Continue reading


The Good and Bad of Online Vigilantes

Vigilante groups seem from another time. Centuries ago, these people served as the judge, jury, and executioner for the accused. Historically, vigilante groups often tried, convicted and executed a person caught stealing, all in the same hour. As time went … Continue reading


Armed Forces Casualty Notifications Taken Over by Facebook

Imagine you have been waiting for your loved one to call you from Afghanistan or you are counting the days until they come home, instead as you log on to Facebook, you find a message from someone in their unit … Continue reading


Online Sharing, Internet Celebrity, and its Consequences

It’s not news to anyone that the Internet amplifies the notoriety and celebrity of our actions. What might have been an inconsequential deed or an embarrassing but little known fact about ourselves in the past, can today, in just few … Continue reading


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