Revolutionary Changes

Frances Cairncross pointed out several important developments in communication that we should, as a nation, be informed of as the growth of technology continues. Three of these that I found interesting were:

1. The Death of Distance. With technology growing distance is no longer playing a big role in communication. Communication is now handled by the click of a mouse and the use of a keyboard. We have improved our ability to handle business with other nations with this improved technology. Now just because you live across the globe does not mean you can not be a part of the business world. Information that used to travel slowly and was restricted in poorer countries is now almost instant and rather inexpensive. I think it's really neat that I can instant message my cousin in England now, where as, it used to cost an arm and a leg just to call him.

16. The inversion of Home and Office. As people gain a better knowledge of computers we see the growth of "working from home". People have started to work out of there living rooms, kitchens, and backyards, all they need is a good connection and boom they have their very own comfortable office space. Actually going to work in an office won't quite be the same. On television now you see so many options to go in business by yourself and make money in the comfort of your own home. I wonder if our social skills will pay a price?

26. The Rise of English. For a long time part of our problem in doing business with other nations was communication. As computers come along English seems to be taking the front lines as the universal language. Several countries have stepped up and decided that English should become a required secondary language. This will allow trade and business to occur and a much more efficient rate.

Learning day to day

This is my first blog and I'm not even sure if I did this right. This is going to be a long semester.