Digital Communications Blog

Charlie Stimac

DIGICOMM 2001B Western University

Why did I create this?

I am extremely extra and decided to create a customized blog to display my reflections. Reach out to me at xcharliestimac@gmail.com to order a customized site.

This week’s focus

  • Privacy & surveillance
  • Photography and identity
  • Tracking and platforms
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Posts

Mar 24, 2026

Post 6: Platforms, Power & Data NEW

Week 9 reflection on platforms, data power, and how digital systems shape user behavior.

Week 9 4 min read

Mar 24, 2026

Post 5: The Algorithmized Self

Week 8 reflection on TikTok, algorithmic identity, filter bubbles, and trust in AI advertising.

Week 8 4 min read

Mar 24, 2026

Post 4: Writing Collaboratively with AI

Week 7 reflection on AI as a writing tool, its limits, and hyperreal media.

Week 7 4 min read

Feb 9, 2026

Post 3: Panopticism and the Cryptopticon

Week 6 reflection on the Matrix, deep fakes and other online deceptions.

Week 6 4 min read

Feb 2, 2026

Post 2: From the Panopticon to the Cryptopticon

Week 5 reflection on surveillance, algorithms, and digital self-regulation.

Week 5 4 min read

Jan 26, 2026

Post 1: Seeing Ourselves Through Technology

Week 4 reflection on tracking, visibility, and how platforms shape identity.

Week 4 3 min read