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Quinn1Jan 30Chapter 1: The Fetishism of Commodities and the Secret Thereof" Sections 1-2).How does Marx's discussion of money as a commodity relate to the early internet's commercialization?
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AleezeWhat parallels can be drawn between Marx's views on the circulation of commodities and the exchange of information on Web 1.0?
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CalvinIn what ways does the concept of 'prosumer' challenge traditional economic roles as described by Marx?
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RebeccaCan Marx's critique of capitalism be applied to understand the early internet's market dynamics?
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Heejun2Feb 13"The Fetishism of the Commodity and Its Secret" (Chapter 1, Section 4).Commodification of Personal Data: How does Marx's concept of commodity fetishism apply to the commodification of personal data in the digital age? Discuss with examples from social media and online platforms.
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MeganAlienation in the Digital Economy: In what ways can Marx's theory of alienation be used to understand the experiences of individuals in the context of surveillance capitalism and data privacy erosion?
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SamuelImpact on Social Relations: How do Marx's ideas about commodities and social relations shed light on the changing nature of personal interactions and community building in the era of social media?
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A.J.Labor and Value in Digital Space: Analyze the role of user-generated content in Web 2.0 through Marx's lens of labor and value. How do users contribute to the creation of value in digital platforms, and what are the implications for their autonomy and sense of self?
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Bismah3Feb 20Chapter 4: The General Formula for CapitalThe Role of Money in the Transformation into Capital: How does Marx describe the role of money in the process of transforming value into capital in Chapter 4, and how can this process be paralleled to the monetization strategies of Web 2.0 platforms, where user data and content are key?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16p6TjmX_xwdFjaycbYgMqW1OdYOVz4vZaqwr_XxWNzg/edit
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AmberCirculation of Commodities vs. Circulation of Capital: Chapter 4 of "Capital" distinguishes between the circulation of commodities and the circulation of capital. How does this distinction apply to the circulation of digital content and data on social media platforms?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15I3rYmHHZnmrVY1aRrrGS_Xku3TRWgxYbkICVt1XbbA/edit?usp=sharing
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JacobThe Impact of Capital Transformation on Labor and Value: In what ways does the transformation of money into capital, as described by Marx, affect the perception and value of labor, especially in the context of digital labor on social media platforms?
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CytlaliEvolving Notions of Labor and Exploitation: How do Marx's insights into the exploitation of labor in the factory setting compare to the challenges and forms of exploitation encountered by the fashion bloggers in Pham's work, especially considering the physical and mental demands of maintaining an online presence?
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Mattie4Mar 5Chapter 6: "The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power" Labor-Power in Digital Economies: How does Marx's concept of the buying and selling of labor-power in Chapter 6 of "Capital" relate to the labor dynamics observed in Pham's discussion of fashion blogging? Consider how personal style bloggers monetize their digital presence and the implications this has for understanding labor in the digital economy.
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SaraCommodification of Self in Digital Spaces: Marx discusses the commodification of labor in industrial settings. How does this concept apply to the commodification of identity and self-representation in digital spaces, as seen in Pham's exploration of fashion blogging and the use of platforms like TikTok and YouTube shorts?
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NashDigital Labor and Workers' Rights: Considering Marx's analysis of workers' rights and conditions in Chapter 6, how do you think these concepts apply to the digital laborers Pham describes, who often work in unregulated, gig-based online economies?
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AaronEvolving Notions of Labor and Exploitation: How do Marx's insights into the exploitation of labor in the factory setting compare to the challenges and forms of exploitation encountered by the fashion bloggers in Pham's work, especially considering the physical and mental demands of maintaining an online presence?
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Brett5Mar 19Chapter 10: The working day (Sections 1-3 & & 7)Question 1: The Length of the Working Day and AI in Artistic Production: Chapter 10 of "Capital" discusses the length of the working day. How does the incorporation of AI into artistic production challenge or reinforce Marx's ideas about the working day, especially considering the potentially continuous nature of AI's labor in art creation?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10GH6W9z3bBvHrZ3DQptrZTjVw0qgxOUBZEbnTtYlk3I/edit?usp=sharing
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SamsonIntensification of Labor Through AI: Marx explores the intensification of labor in Chapter 10. How does the use of AI in art potentially intensify the labor process for human artists, and what are the implications of this intensification in terms of artistic creativity and production?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTCw2pGITa1QeeORiQEr9souIdKZIjDtjtDiJngE-5TX4uGdFQ_48TNVXcfqqNi1wK1-HDDaeoqf77p/pub
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EvanMachine Labor and Human Creativity in Art: Considering Marx's discussion on machinery and large-scale industry, how does the integration of AI as a 'machine' in the creative process of art production affect the human role in creativity? Does AI serve as an extension, replacement, or transformation of human labor in art?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GZ6UpKXwoyY6l2nKJZyNJTq-kE9k3kV3yhukaYBAi8I/edit?usp=sharing
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RhettAI, Art, and the Commodification of the Creative Process: Based on Marx's examination of the commodification of labor, how might the use of AI in art creation influence the commodification of the creative process? How does this relate to Manovich's views on AI aesthetics and the value of art in a digital age?
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Jackson6April 2Chapter 19: The Transformation of ValueThe Impact of Wage Labor on Individual Autonomy: Chapter 19 of "Capital" discusses how the wage-labor system impacts workers' lives. How does this concept parallel the influence of online advertising technologies on individual autonomy and decision-making in the digital space?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y_bC1jBPcOJHP4YXIq4h8GqNG9MLIgOzR52iLjQX9Xw/edit?usp=sharing
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KaitlynCommodification of Personal Data: In "Capital" Chapter 19, Marx talks about the commodification of labor. How can we relate this to the commodification of personal data in the realm of digital advertising? Discuss in the context of Ghosh and Scott's work on the political perils of online ad tech.
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AleynaAlienation in Digital Spaces: Drawing from Marx's concept of alienation in Chapter 19, how does the manipulation of personal data for targeted advertising contribute to a new form of alienation in digital spaces?
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JakeLegal and Ethical Implications of Digital Influence: Considering Marx's analysis of the legal structures supporting capitalist systems in Chapter 19, how do current legal battles against social media platforms (as discussed in the podcast with Laura Marquez-Garrett) highlight the need for new legal frameworks in the digital economy?
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Lizet7April 9Chapter 25 (Section 1) "The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation"
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Chapter 26: Primative Accumulation		AI and the Industrial Reserve Army: How does Marx’s concept of the "industrial reserve army" in Chapter 25 relate to the current phenomenon of AI potentially replacing human labor in media industries? Discuss with reference to "Automating Democracy: Generative AI, Journalism, and the Future of Democracy".
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LoganAI, Automation, and the Accumulation of Capital: Chapter 26 discusses the accumulation of capital and its effects on labor. How might the integration of AI and automation in media production reflect Marx's ideas on capital accumulation and its impact on the workforce?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ODK7cpbJ9mQ79oVDrla4gZXDcnC_TIsEx65poSRqAM/edit?usp=sharing
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MadisonAI-Driven Content Personalization and Alienation: Considering Marx’s ideas on alienation, how does AI-driven personalization of content contribute to the alienation of individuals from diverse perspectives and broader societal discourse?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hkVX9ViNvZs8Pj-a4DOeDEwmfQ_gYkkAZaEQ5i1rMyI/edit?usp=sharing
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TanIdeological Control through AI in Media: Discuss how AI's role in media can be seen as part of the ideological superstructures described by Marx and Althusser. How does this relate to the control and influence over public perception and maintaining existing power structures?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJXc85ZLPFJuyQQeS4c0rZfPnTnF2VUWuBJ5DfHdheY/edit?usp=sharing
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