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The Negative Digital Presence of Elon Musk Over the past few months and since the 2024 Presidential Election, Elon Musk, Co-Founder and Leader of Tesla, has been a frequently talked-about public figure. I would consider Musk as a digital creator from the fact that he is a huge face all over media, and due to his position over the app formally known as Twitter, X. Despite his rise to fame in earlier years, Musk has seemed to rebrand himself as a political figure for the Republican party alongside Donald Trump. With Trump appointing Musk his very own branch in the Government, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has sparked uproars of confusion and anger from a large majority of the American people. Out of the many past and recent controversies the X owner has been in, I primarily want to focus on three that I find important to talk about. Elon’s position in the Government, the massive Cyber Truck recall. I find these instances interesting and important to cover du...
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National Geographic National Geographic is an American monthly magazine showcasing inspiring and informative articles about science, society, the environment, animals, etc. In addition, National Geographic includes breathtaking images to expand the storytelling these authors tell about our beautiful world. "Ogallala Aquifer | What Happens When the Water Runs Out, National Geographic Magazine: Sandhill Crane Migration" Photography by Randy Olsen An appreciative quality National Geographic has is an effective voice: With an effective voice, the articles being published successfully inform and indulge the readers in the topic of their choosing. There are some serious issues revolving around climate change and other environmental concerns. Using a platform to spread awareness while also providing validated information from professionals and trusted officials. The voices of locals are also included on occasion, providing a heart-to-heart connection with the reader. The writing...
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In Chapter 4 in the textbook Writing and Editing for Digital Media I really enjoyed learning more about style when it comes to digital media and how editors can take that and create something unique that abides to them personally. The title of this chapter, Abstract, obviously paints the reader a picture of what will be covered in this chapter, and when it comes to editing, we really can take our work and create something that is "abstract". Creativity is a big part of creating a project, and I'm curious to see how we take editing in this class.