Glitch Response

 The assigned videos we had to watch were very informative and helped me understand the concept of glitch art even more. One thing that stood out to me the most was during the politix video. It is apparent that politics are relevant in our everyday lives, but it was interesting to hear about certain apps we use during glitch arty and how those apps have their own politics as well. When Nick Briz was describing the different forms of a PDF file, he mentions a separate version called a WWF file. Briz explained that the WWF file is virtually the same as a PDF file, except it cannot be printed. This is because the organization that created it wanted the software to be environmentally friendly. With the WWF file not being able to be printed, it eliminates unnecessary paper waste. This all stems from the politics of the organization behind WWF. They view the environment as one of their main priorities, so whenever someone uses a WWF file, they are also prioritizing the environment unconsciously. It is so interesting to me that when dealing with something as insignificant as a file on a computer, you are unknowingly following the political agenda of a certain company. It makes you think what other small decisions in life are a part of a larger agenda that we are not aware of.