We have finally come to the end of a whirlwind semester! Firstly, I would like to thank Mr. Choy for making COM125 engaging and enabling us to look at the Internet from a broader perspective. Just last week, a question that was posted to us in class was what do we want to see happen in the Internet 10 years into the future.
Well, I think it will be really cool if we could command our computers with our minds and 'surf' the Internet with our brain power. I used to think that this was really stuff that will only happen in science fiction movies but apparently, Intel is already one step ahead and they are in the midst of developing a microchip that can implanted into our heads for this very purpose. Can you imagine how revolutionary that will be? All I need to do is think about something and it can happen on my computer. That sure beats all the technology that we have out there hands down.
I was just flipping the papers recently and it dawned on me how cheap computers, mobile phones and other gadgets that allow us to connect to the Internet have become. Technology seems to be refreshing itself every 6 months now. The launch of the iPad in the US was a big hit, and people are commenting how this will change the face of how we use computers and also opening new possibilities at the same time. Mr. Choy called this destructive technology and I agree with him. With a featherweight device that might eventually surpass the processing power of a computer someday, we have just introduced another gadget that allows us to connect to the Internet with ease. I am personally waiting for this product to hit Singapore and I hope it is as good as people make it out to be!
With its potential threats and untapped functions the Internet continues to grow daily. The term 'information superhighway' no longer does justice for such a powerful invention, because it has become a way of life. To live in the 21st century is to be connected. The Internet has convenienced us, connected us halfway across the globe and even enriched us. That is why I am optimistic about the future of the Internet. I hope that I will still be able to keep up with technology as it advances rapidly.
Having said this, it has been a pleasure writing about my thoughts on the Internet and I hope my sharing was insightful and worthwhile to people reading this! Take care and have a great day ahead!
3 comments:
i think you are describing human-machine interfaces. that is not exactly the internet.
i think 'information superhighway' is more apt than ever. the internet is an enabler, it is like a physical highway and it facilitates the movement of information (traveling). you seem to say that because it is a way of life such a term is redundant.
on the other hand, i agree that the internet is increasingly becoming more prevalent. the question remains, is it desirable.
Ahmm.. why did Mr Choy call this continual revolutionary technology destructive technology which you agree to, but subsequently indicate how good and beneficial it is (by connecting to the Internet with ease, etc.)? This does not substantiate the destructiveness of it but on the other hand promotes its benefits.
On the other hand, in my opinion, what is truly destructive or not depends on what it is being used for. The internet can be used for many beneficial purposes, as you have mentioned, but on the other hand can be exploited for malicious means
I think that the discussion about whether the Internet is a destructive force or not is moot. The truth is, the Internet is here to stay and human technology may only progress. The questions about whether it in fact damages human relationships is no longer a current question. Technology is here to stay and no one would advocate going back to a technology-less world. Instead,I think perhaps it might be far more useful to think about media education as well educate and advocate positive uses for the internet.
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