Chapter 1 of Web2.o was an interesting read for a couple of reasons. First of all, it introduced me to a lot of information that I either did not know r already knew but just never thought about. It gave me a view of the roots of the internet and the fact that, sadly, like many technical advancements in our world the seed of the internet was planted by the military. Now when I say that, I do not say it as someone who is emphatically opposed to the military and all it stands for; because I am not. I understand the need for the military and its role in the safety of the American people. I am just saying it is sad that it seems many of our technical advancements in today’s society can find their roots in some form of paranoia.
Another, and semi-related, reason I found the first chapter interesting is the way web tools create change. Specifically, I found the stories brushed upon on page 14 were particularly interesting; how bloggers are affecting media. I found the video below very interesting. It is a segment of Digital Age where the panel members discuss “Rathergate” and other ways blogging is affecting mainstream media.
A third aspect of the first chapter is what is not discussed; Facebook is nowhere to be found. What this says is in the short time since this book was published in 2007 an enormous social media site that has taken over the world has been born and grown to what is today.
Cool video. Can I hire you to find videos for me for my class!! You are so good at it! This is a great example of main stream media and how the everyday person can have such an impact. Also so many things have changed in such a short time since the book was published. I am sure there are many websites mentioned in the book or web2.0 tools that do not even exist any longer!
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