Podcast Summary 6

Why not turn off the internet? Many places like colleges such as BYU-Idaho want to restrict websites like Facebook and twitter to promote learning, but it is easier said then done. In places like Iran the restrictions the government has placed is basically closing the internet down in that area. People are still determined to find ways to get around the blockings because they aren’t reliable blocks. By trying to “turn off” the internet in today’s society it’s like closing down an essential utility integrated into life, industry, and business; it would be horrendous. Analog to Digital has confused so many, the question is the change really worth the effort? In most cases yes, but a plethora of Public Education and local channels have been lost, and will now cost money to get back. Also, Elementary students are being allowed, in many places like Washington D.C., the option to use computers and the internet 24/7. The reason is to ignite communication and creation on the new frontier of the internet so kids will be able to advance along with technology. Some say this is irrelevant technology that is being pushed on the kids, but so many others are for it, that it is being implemented all over the U.S.. Electronic books are becoming a bigger part of the world today, with such places online like, Amazon with Kindle and Google’s recent idea for an E-book plan. It is becoming harder for traditional book sellers, but they recognize that this new frontier is where the industry is headed. Book ecosystems, where authors can submit new books online and get reviews on them are still in development. Sometimes I feel like we are placing too much emphasis on the media in our lives, especially with the little kids. Eventually we will come to this realization, but I think it will be too late!