Blog Post #3

 Promote Tolerance

Promoting tolerance is a value of free expression that I think everyone should take some time to think about.  This has become a problem in several areas of work and expression.  In many cases, some people stop engaging in constructive ways when there are opposing views.  It divides the workflow of ideas and doesn't help in working constructively.  Conflicts can arise if people can't agree to disagree and debate in constructive ways.

Promote Innovation

I think that promoting innovation is important because it really helps us move forward as a society.  I think one key idea to keep in mind is that we should all be very open to new ideas and discoveries.  It also helps to build trust within one's team, which will aid in the idea process of each individual team member and of the group as a whole.  As long as we can collectively bring together ideas, it will lead to more progress and, eventually, move us farther along. 

Protect Dissent

It is interesting that the government would further protect the minority's beliefs and I liked learning more about it in class.  For example, if 95% of the school believed one thing and 5% believed the opposite, that 5% would be supported as if not even more.  

My Top Five Sources of News and Info

 YouTube

YouTube is my first source of information.  I love using YouTube to watch videos in my free time or for work, for entertainment or for helpful guides and information.  I use YouTube all the time for gaming content, for music, for art, and for educational purposes.  In addition, I am also a creator on YouTube myself, where I create music performance videos as well as gaming content.  I will put a link to my channel below this in case anyone would like to check it out.  

My YouTube channel

Twitter

Twitter is my second source of information.  I enjoy using twitter to look at posts from friends, people, and brands that I follow.  I am not very active on Twitter myself but I have occasionally put some pictures on there mainly just to keep a log for myself.  I don't think it's the greatest platform to use in terms of news but it's definitely up there where it counts. 

Family and Friends

I consider my family and friends a large source of how I get information and news.  Even by just existing around them, conversations automatically start and information gets stored.  Since friends and family are typically groups of people you agree with and/or are fond of, you tend to agree with alot of what they say and believe, especially if you are unfamiliar with the material being discussed.  

Facebook

This is last on my list because I barely use Facebook.  However, I have an account and profile but I do not post at all.  I occasionally go on to this platform to browse posts from a couple groups I follow as well as the HPU Marching Band page.