COMPUTERS
Computers have come a long way in the 30 years. Originally they were seen as practically useless and in today’s society they are almost an extension of the human body. It was interesting that in an ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) census approximately 40% of people saw computers as having no use at all, however, the mind control reading has shown the creation of computers being used to restore communication to those paralysed by illness. This is a major development that could lead to the creation of whole new technologies of mind control and personal learning through microchips.
Computers have come a long way in the 30 years. Originally they were seen as practically useless and in today’s society they are almost an extension of the human body. It was interesting that in an ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) census approximately 40% of people saw computers as having no use at all, however, the mind control reading has shown the creation of computers being used to restore communication to those paralysed by illness. This is a major development that could lead to the creation of whole new technologies of mind control and personal learning through microchips.
On the other hand, the lectures consisted of the development of the internet and how Apple products have come so far in such a short time. It was surprising how far the Apple products had come, from being almost non-existent to coloured computers and eventually the iPhone and iPad. As a result, it overtook the developments of Microsoft and created the long line of competition between Mac and PC. Also, Steve Job’s resignation when Apple first began was unknown to me, because I had always assumed that he had worked is way through the company with his multiple inventions.
THE INTERNET
The internet in particular is one of the most popular technologies in the world today. It has more users and webpages than there are people in the world. As a result of this there is so much information fed from humans to computers and vise versa. This means that people are consuming all types of information on a completely new platform and they are becoming more and more addicted to the internet and its multiple uses.
From online shopping to the physiological impacts of online gaming we are being controlled by a database. It knows what we want and so it gives it to us on a silver platter, making people want more and more. The advertisements stating 'once off sale' and 'only online' create the perception that if we don't enter our credit card details in now we will miss out. It is the idea that the consumer is a video game avatar and the computer is the gaming controller. Our expectations are met by a simple search and we have to have the latest technologies, because we are told they will make life much better for us.
It is believed that neural implants are the way of the future. People will simply be able to become the computer, it will be a part of their bodies. However, I would not agree to having a computer inserted into my brain. Extensive research and testing would need to be conducted of a period of time to assure me that it was safe to begin. I like to be able to think clearly and separate myself from technology when I want, so I wouldn't want it to be a part of my body (especially not my brain).
Google's personalisation of an individual's internet searches is a method of gate keeping. It keeps people from seeing things outside of their regular information. It narrows down what they are searching for and makes it more difficult to find conflicting arguments on various issues. It is inappropriate for Google to collect information about an individual and then only allow them to receive search results that relate to their own views. They are only allowing people to search within a bubble by doing this to their searches.
Commercialisation is a continuous issue for consumers, because there are constant irritating advertisements all over the net. At the same time small business and big business are able to connect with the consumer no matter where they are and certain programs cater individuals with personalised advertisements. This means that the consumer can actually benefit from these advertisements and commercialisation may not necessarily be such a bad thing.
Moore's law is predicted to give out in 2015, but these predictions are not always accurate. There may be a development in the next few years that brings out a new type of internet and we may need faster processing system whereby the number of transistors or integrated circuits continues to double. It has hard to say what will become of his law.
Grifantini, K 2009, 'Moore's Law', Technology Review, vol. 112, no. 1, pp. 30-39, viewed 9 August 2013, via ProQuest.
Halpern, S 2011, Mind Control & the Internet, viewed 3 August 2013, https://bblearn.griffith.edu.au/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fcontent%2FcontentWrapper.jsp%3Fcontent_id%3D_530301_1%26displayName%3DLinked%2BFile%26course_id%3D_18082_1%26navItem%3Dcontent%26attachment%3Dtrue%26href%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.nybooks.com%252Farticles%252Farchives%252F2011%252Fjun%252F23%252Fmind-control-and-internet%252F>
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