Well, for the most part, most of this stuff doesn't come as a surprise to me. That may be because I grew up before/during the onslaught of the internet and was in a way part of the history, or maybe it's my involvement with it for my work (computers and networking). Back in the early 80's, not wanting to go to college (that's why I'm going now), I borrowed the money from my grandmother to go to a vocational technology school. She asked me what I wanted to do in school. I said "Study computers. In the future computers will be everywhere and I'll always be able to have a job." At least I got that part right. Computers ARE everywhere and so is ability to communicate by way of them. IM, email, texting, video...the list goes on. I guess if I had to pick out something that I didn't expect or was surprised by, it would be how addicted the younger generation is to their phones. Looking back at my kids, it started with their computer and then when they got a phone, it was like they'd rather you cut off their foot than take away their phone. I’d also have to go with how ingrained the Internet is with every facet of life. I don’t think the world could operate without the Internet, not just because of personal cmc, but everyone does business via the Internet. In 20 years, the Internet has become the backbone of day-to-day life. Without it, we’d be back in the dark ages. We might as well be dead.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Blog 7
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O' yes! Those was the days. I can remember back in the 80s, I was so afraid of commputers and was afraid to learn. Every time I seen a computer class, I was avoid it. I use to walk by computer or typing classes and look in. I use to say to myself, I wish I could type or operate a computer like that. I use to be so sad, thinking I couldn't or never would learn about technology. But, look at me today, I can type and use most techonolgy out there. I am so glad I challenge my fears, and mastered my career goals. Thanks to technology of communications that I am somebody today.
ReplyDeleteThe internet has indeed become the backbone of day-to-day life. if the internet was taken away i think the world would end! i dont think i would know what to do with myself if i couldnt use the internet anymore...it would be very difficult to stay in touch with my friends and it would take a lot longer doing research for papers and doing homework.
ReplyDeleteI agree thoroughly with you about the internet being the backbone to life. I often picture the world without the internet, and I frequent the idea that we would all be like cavemen.
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