Part 1

Write a response to the following topic:

Hanh and Cheung assert that “we are propelled by the fast pace of high-tech living” and live with the “expectation that we are always on call”. How does this type of living impact what Hanh and Chueng calls “mindless eating and mindless living” (61)? Are they right, why or why not? What is the solution to our tech driven, mindless habits? Lastly, what are all the benefits of mindful living and eating according to the authors?

Part 2

Thoroughly answer the following questions/statements. Ensure to include a well-formulated responses with a minimum of 400 words. You are required to include examples to support your ideas.

How has digital media changed social interactions? Do you believe it has deepened or weakened human connections? Defend your answer.

Write a list of functions you perceive media and technology to perform.

Part II: Select at least one of the major sociological perspectives (Conflict Theory, Structural-Functional, and/or Symbolic Interactionism). Discuss the perspective(s) and its relevancy to your response of the discussion prompt with specific examples. Word count requirement: at least 150 words. 

Part 3

AInstructions: Answer the questions/statements in well-constructed paragraphs. Ensure to include specific examples to support your ideas.  

Do you believe new media allows for the kind of unifying moments that television and radio programming used to? If so, give an example.