Virtual Utopia?

Posted on April 17, 2008 by jnonfiction

Do you find yourself saying, in everyday, “regular” conversation, “Hey, I RSS’ed you the other day. Good stuff.” Does that even makes sense to you? How has the web changed how you communicate? I say how, because unequivocally it has.

These short videos are pretty common, and this one may not be anything special. But the idea that the virtual world may be our modern day Utopia, a place where no idea is outlandish, where no one person unheard, democracy rules as it was intended is an interesting thought. The near anonymity that the web allows can allow for more freedom of thought. Or at least less reticence in sharing those thought.

Has, or does the web change the way you think or interact?

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2 Responses to “Virtual Utopia?”

  1. Anne Abrams, on April 17th, 2008 at 7:35 pm Said:

    It seems to be that by just being a part of the conversation–or just listening in–helps my mind grow. If my mind is growing, then doesn’t my employer benefit?

  2. dbr1, on April 19th, 2008 at 12:08 am Said:

    I enjoyed this video but the quandary of the librarian on the job is finding the time to learn all of these new tools. I like Stephen Abrams suggested 15 minutes of play a day but by the time you sign up and learn something there is another new one to try.

    Not to discourage efforts (of course) to learn, but if you do learn a new social tool and try it, then want to use it, it then takes other involved “members” ( time-strapped people) who are able to find a moment to communicate back on the tool you have chosen.

    Then to check messages on these social tools you sign in again, although I’m almost sure there must be a new tool to facilitate this process too? I travel through three different computers each day and like to get away from the screen when I can. Comments anyone?

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