Everyone have a story.
Each student has a story.
This course, IS101-3022 Live-Remote, Fall 2020, has a story.
Computing devices have a story too: https://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-electronics/.
I wonder what each of my student thinks of this 7:46 min video:
The "The Story of Electronics" short-film is an incredible piece that truly sheds light on the issue of technology when being disposed of. Not only are our technological devices toxic for people and the planet, but it also shows how toxic and flawed our current system is when developing the products and recycling of the products. It alarmed me that the global center for technology and innovation, Silicon Valley, is described as "One of the most poisoned communities in the U.S.," as I was not aware of the staggering statistics of those who make computer chips; they are far more likely to possibly suffer from miscarriages and blood, brain, and kidney cancer. Incredible film that should be seen my far more people!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the world is becoming aware of recycling electronic devices. Surprisingly, the military is great about recycling all of these products and understands the harmful chemicals inside of them. As I instruct students on how to dispose of computers and monitors, I also review the harmful chemicals inside of computers. If we recycled more of our electronics, the manufacturers could spend less money trying to obtain these metals from mines and could contribute to a cheaper price for electronics.
ReplyDeleteThis video retouched on how electronics are recycled, which I had learned for the 1st time in a previous lesson in IS101. Electronics being recycled in other countries and the companies not providing gear against hazardous materials needs to be corrected. I do like the tack back policies being implemented, but I do not see companies making longer last products, especially since they start on next years model as soon as the current model launches.
ReplyDeleteThe tactic of putting out technology in increments so companies can profit even though they have the capability and knowledge is something my husband complains about often. I agree companies should be required to provide gear against these hazardous materials and also be held accountable for the waste they are helping to generate. I also think that information and resources regarding e-waste and how to dispose it should be more available because most people will not bother to look it up and just throw it away with their regular trash.
ReplyDeleteThe stats released by IBM were extremely surprising to me and are outrageous. Tech companies should not only be supplying safety equipment but also strive to make more safe products.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with the video, we should make these technology companies take more responsibility of their products, design it to last longer so we don't have to change it every 5 years. Even though it will not fix wastes right way at least it help slow down the e-waste.
ReplyDeleteVery informative video. Personally, I try to make my electronics last as long as possible before I think about tossing them out. While I do think that we as consumers have to take some responsibility when I comes to e-waste, I think it's even more important for these companies to be held fully responsible for the all the e-waste that they are generating. We do need to do more as consumers to put pressure on these companies to produce products that are going to last.
ReplyDeleteThis was actually very interesting! I really like the idea of takeback laws, especially with things like phones. It's always been crazy to me that we use the most permanent and nonrenewable resources that we treat as disposable.
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