so, I know have yet another blog journal thing. never used this one before, but since my favs weren't on the list, here I am.
interesting. Not exactly friendly for editing the layout is it? tempted to change the background, but I'm strangely drawn to the black...I also think I need to switch to writing in the HTML field only because it's really annoying me not to be able to code my own tags. Ah, yes, this is nicer!
So why did I choose blogger? It's a long story...an Epic one you might say. If interested click here and check out both versions (though seriously, tell me if you do, because I'm morbidly curious if anyone will, or if this pointless little post is being skipped entirely.)
anyway, hello to those who wander here. this is a blog set up specifically for CHID 370, so anything I post here is (in my strange logic) somewhat connected to that class in some way or other or at least is meant to be read by you, my fellow classmates and/or class facilitators (or if you're not, why are you here?)
I promise not to try make all posts so rambling...but I do tend to be a little stream of consciousnesslike, not to mention that I'm testing this place out, *pokes blogger again* and I don't want to hang out online somewhere without marking it territorily as mine which requires throwing a few words up on the screen.
Who am I?
I'm an Electrical Engineering Graduate student studying robotic control systems and trying to finish my degree. What am I doing in this class? Quite frankly, I'm fleeing from classes with insanely complicated math to hang out with people and talk about the effect of all this tech anyway. I would also say I'm trying to find a change of scenery, but since this class ended up in Sieg...*L* I have an office on the first floor of this building (or a cubicle anyway) and I'll be programming robots on the 4th floor all semester, so...mission not accomplished. Anyway, I'm hoping for something fun and interactive and the first day was a good sign ;^) Sorry, Dr. Thurtle, you didn't scare me away!
And this is a picture of me:
Yes, I do wear those sunglasses on my head 99.9% of the time. This particular picture was taking on Hawaii (the big island) on a lava flat. Believe it or not, I'm holding my hand all awkward like that because there's a massive bleeding gash on the underside where I cut it on the lava (it's sharp!) and am now dripping all over the rocks. More than you wanted to know? *L* too bad. You get to see me smiling through the pain!
2 comments:
great job on your first entry. I really like how you included photos of the first computers from the article. Is the primary function for computers to play games and what does that say about human involvement. Games themselves are orginized code designed and entered by its programmer. How much are the games a reflection of the programmer and how much do they take on a life of their own. I will probabbly make more coments after finishing reading the rest of it.
*L* well the comment about "what is a computer for if not to play games" was a cheeky one :)
But it is true that nothing ever gets done if the doer doesn't have a reason. I suppose to play games is a valid one. It's probably engendered just as much innovation as the desire of the military to control missiles or the want of communication. Of course they reflect the programmer 'cause why make something you don't want to play yourself :) It's a snippet into the imagination I would think!
Interesting though the second part of your question: "How do they take on a life of their own?" Some of the early games (pong, pacman, tetris) have SUCH a strong mythology around them, they are a part of our experience no doubt. Other games such as MMOGs with many many players developing virtual lives and interacting in communities have created whole new worlds...I have to get ready to run to class, but that question could encompass so very, very much, couldn't it? Interesting to think about!
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