This application could be in your personal experiences with objects or events you have observed in the community around you.

Each discussion is meant to be a collaborative space for conversation in which to process the concepts within the course. To ensure an interesting and respectful discussion, you are encouraged to think creatively about your initial posts and build upon the points made by your peers. Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your discussion post and replies. It is also important to review the module resources and read the prompts in their entirety before participating in the discussion.

Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.

For your initial post, address one of the following:

1. Describe an event directly influenced by a technology that either you or someone around you has experienced.
   1. What did you take away and how did it enhance your understanding of the technology’s role?
2. Share a social, cultural, or global event where a specific technology plays a significant role that you have found interesting or that has personally affected you or your community. Include an article from a news source that provides context for the event.
   1. How does the technology that influenced a social, cultural, or global event help you better understand the event?