ISP Blog Post #2

ISP Blog Post #2

            As I continue to read Jpod, I still find that there is a lack of concrete plot. Because of this, there is no catalyst to push character development to it’s full potential. Without this, it can be difficult for a reader to distinguish a specific and individual specific meaning from the book. The “plot” does focus primarily on a video came design firm. My previous knowledge of a post industrial society leads me to believe that one must be unique and adaptable to be successful in a modern workplace. Jpod focuses heavily on the quirks and individualistic characteristics of each member of the company’s staff. One example would be the games that Jpod plays. An example would be where they all wrote descriptions of themselves as if they were being sold on craigslist. The winner would receive a prize. All of the descriptions were very precise and really contrast and compare each character of the book. I feel as though the author did this purposefully to show to extremes that one must go in order to stay effective. I think that is the meaning that Jpod is trying to convey. Individually, quirks and personality traits make a person truly unique. But together, unique individuals come together to make a dynamic and productive team. With my knowledge of the information age, I feel as though Jpod is trying to parallel the word that we live, and will potentially work in.