WEB 2.0

The video that we were asked to watch this week is called "Web 2.0... The Machine is Us/ing us." I thought it was very interesting and developed some great thoughts and ideas about the evolution of the internet.

The title of this video I thought was very special. It correctly describes the main point in the video that the majority of this world contributes to the growth or maturity of the internet. The constantly expanding web has taken on a second purpose from its original purpose to share information. It is an extension of us... it takes every passion and interest out there and crams it right into that screen that we look upon every morning with our cup of coffee. Why? I believe, like the title says, that the internet uses us. We feed off of the internet to supply us with our constant demands, whatever they may be. This in turn caused the internet to grow to be something that is useful and even required in most of our busy lives.

The internet today is a hotbed for employees new and old to the workforce. This is mainly because one can get there name out in to the world like never before. A company in China who needs an English-speaking consultant can simply go to a common resume' site or employee availability list and pick from hundreds of qualified candidates. I would definitely chalk this up ans an advantage for the younger generation being that they are more learned in the "online world," but hey, older people can learn too.

What do we have to rethink? I think the main thing is that we need to rethink what we use the internet for. Some people may abuse their right to the web, others may under-use it. People just need to take two steps back and realize that the internet is a useful tool that one can gain knowledge from or a tool that will help them excel in some way. I use the internet for social interaction mainly, with my education falling shortly behind. This needs to be rethought, I think, or we will all become social butterflies who all sell stuff on eBay for a living.