The Future of the Internet

There is a myriad of possibilities of a social structure that will guide the future of the Internet. With the introduction of Google Earth that provides 3D, real live satellite images, I personally feel we may be moving in the same direction. There will be three-dimensional images and virtual reality applications that will enable us to connect with people all around the world. This will also change our communication patterns as we can see the person as though as he/she is in the room, instead of through a web-camera. In addition, the global distribution of information and knowledge at our finger tips through the Internet will only make the costs of knowledge cheaper, and also more accessible and get people smarter. The world will be so inter-connected that we will no longer be confined and affected by news and happenings in our country, but to the world as a whole. Moreover, with such great demands of the Internet in the future, physical transmission methods may be extinct and all networks will be wireless and technology will be even more advanced.

Currently, NASA has came up with a Virtual Collaborative Clinic whereby doctors around the world are connected and able to share and manipulate high resolution, high definition and three-dimensional MRI scans as well as any other medical images. Moreover, besides the use of consultations and diagnosis, doctors can also simulate a surgery using the 'Cyber Scalpel', in other words, it is a virtual surgery. Such amazing discovery shows the extent and influence the Internet can be.


The following are examples taken from the science-fiction movie "The Minority Report". In the movie, the lead actor Tom Cruise is being identified through real time web and security systems that can be tracked globally just through the biometric iris scan. It shows the advancement of technology and how remarkable people can relay data to one another.

Social Networking Sites

As discussed in the previous blog posts, the Internet and the web has tremendously changed the way we communicate these days. Social networking sites , which we are so familiar with, have also helped us in connecting with friends, families and even acquaintances or even prove to be an aid for businesses. Yet, despite the advantages of social networking sites, it also has its downsides. An example would be the use of our private information uploaded on these sites. The security settings of these networking sites may not be able to defend against identity thefts and companies themselves may not even protect consumers' rights. For instance, Linked In, one of the social networking sites posted in their user agreement that they will own every single picture and ideas their user has posted on their site and they are also free to do whatever they want. This puts users at risk as it is an invasion of their privacy and poses an identity threat due to all the data-mining. The following is an interview by MoneyTalkNews regarding 'Social Networking Sites Own You':

Social media has also shifted our perception of tradition media channels. It will continue to revolutionize our communication patterns and our content usage. Below is a video on Social Media Revolution and why social media is not just a fad.