Hello again readers. Today I have a rhetorical analysis for you all. I found two interesting blogs discussing topics similar to our discussions as well.
This first blog entitled Information Overload? Time to Relax Then discusses information overload on a personal level rather than the Internet. He uses ethos by giving examples of his own personal experiences with information overload in news feeds to build credibility with his readers. He uses the 'I've been there' method to gain trust. He uses logical explanations like "anything really worth seeing wouldn't just appear once and vanish", to show readers that important information won't pass them by. From here he explains how it is easy to backtrack on the important topics and read what one wants to read. He argues logically that this method is sufficient to catch any truly interesting information. He then transitions this method to how he uses it in his email, giving the reader an idea as to how they can too manage their information overload in their daily lives. He also downplays the credibility of inbox letters by saying " not [to] worry about missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity lurking somewhere in one of your inboxes – it'll be around again shortly." If we filter information, the important stuff will keep cropping up is his overall take away message.
Blog number two I have for you readers is called Information overload: Do you ever take a break from technology? and derives its resource for information from the referenced book. This blog begins by explaining the title of the book and the overall idea of the main idea of the book. Because of this Shakespearean reference, the author seems more credible for already understanding the book before the reading it. It is largely agreeing with what the author of the book says about information today and subtly encourages the reader to buy this book. The author of this blog uses many quotes from the book to increase logos. This blogger also poses questions to the reader to draw them in to the blog and get them thinking about their own life in relation to what this book says. The book's author, Powers, says the blogger offers guidelines such as "He sets forth some rules that his family lives by and explains how turning off the Internet and smartphones all weekend every weekend offers peace and quiet to the household." An intersting idea. All in all this blog makes the book sound very interesting and it may just be a great read!
If you are having problems with information overload as well I hope you will seek a book similar to this one or try managing better your online habits. Until our next meeting, enjoy your digital coffee.
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