I have never been good at computers or learned about all the new technological things, thus when the question was raised about the difference between Web 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 completely astounds me.
Through the lesson, I've learnt that Web 1.0 is mainly made up of html and provides read-only content for consumers. Back then, 'Netscape' was the IT factor. On the other hand, Web 2.0 has evolved from Web 1.0 and not only does it provide read-only content online, it also allows anybody who has access to internet to contribute their pool of knowledge on the internet. In other words, almost anybody can be a 'publisher' themselves and this is also an era where wikipedia and blogs were becoming increasingly popular. As time passes, the web version improved tremendously to 3.0 where it has been named 'the portable personal web' whereby the instructor has mentioned about semantic web and the intelligent search on Google i.e. Google Earth where the search engines can now be tuned into surfing specifics and uniquely personalized for every individual. It is almost like artificial intelligence, the way the web is integrated. In addition, increased user engagement on the web as one is allowed to have information exclusivity by owning the content.
With such powerful demand for internet also because of its convenience and portability, it will only continue to grow and evolve drastically in the near future. Who knows, maybe by then, every interaction we make including what we write and read, will be stashed into our digital lifestream for all to view.
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