Reflecting on this course, I’ve realized how much my understanding of digital technology has expanded beyond the engineering perspective I walked in with. As a mechanical engineering major, I usually think about digital tools in terms of CAD, simulations, or automation—basically whatever helps me design something faster. But this class pushed me to look at digitization through broader lenses, including ethics, sociology, and communication.
What surprised me most was the human side of digital technology. We talked not just about function but about access, equity, and environmental impact. I didn’t expect a class on digital concepts to make me think about things like carbon footprints from server farms or how automation affects workers’ lives. It made me realize that engineering decisions exist inside social systems, not just equations.
By creating this blog, it gave me space to connect technical thinking with real-world implications. I’m ending the course with a more responsible, well-rounded understanding of what it means to design, work, and live in a digital world.
Here’s the source to help me generate an general idea of what to write.
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“Create a blog post for each respective bullet point.”, Gemini, 10 Dec. version, Gemini 2.5 Flash, 25 Sep. 2025, Google Gemini.