As we all know, technology is rapidly advancing. So what does this mean for us? Web 1.0 evolved to Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 is next... Take a look at this short video, Evolution Web 1.0, Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, by clicking on the title.
I enjoy using and learning about the various Web 2.0 technologies and services, but I've got to admit that Web 3.0 sounds a bit scary. I don't currently use all the Web 2.0 technologies and services. But Web 3.0 sounds like everything is integrated so using various technologies will no longer be an option but a required way of live. Why must my washing machine ever be connected to the Web?!! Really, I don't understand (yet). Also, the idea that Web 3.0 is "intelligent and omnipresent" is a bit scary, too. What outright alarmed me is the idea that the computer will come close to or surpass human intelligence. Reminds me of one of those horror movies when high-tech machines overtake the humans and the world. However, I do like how Amazon.com functions - and more of that would be fine to me. It'll be interesting - and perhaps scary - to see how Web 2.0 evolved to the next generation of the Web.
What are your thoughts about the potential of Web 3.0? Does it scare you, like it does me, or no? Why?
Hi Sue:
ReplyDeleteYes, Web 3.0 does seem scary. I think that it crosses the line too much in invadinging one's privacy and personal living space. When one makes a purchase on Amazon.com, it is with full knowledge that the company is collecting information to customize a consumer's shopping experience. However, when an individual is at home talking on the phone or washing clothes that individual does not want invasive survellance technology collecting data for internet/appliance integration purposes.
Web 3.0 and the marketing pitch given about it potential use and application evokes notions of George Orwell's 1984 and Big Brother.
Aja, I hadn't thought of George Orwell's 1984 and I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Sue that I have no idea why other appliances would need to be connected to the internet so they can communicate with each other. I have used a music site called Pandora that does base its recommendations for songs and artists upon things the user has previously listened to or liked. I have a hard time with the comment from the video that the Web 3.0 will be everywhere but not as visible. If it is in fact going to be showing up everywhere I dont know how people will be able to avoid seeing it. I love that I am not connected for most of the day and hope I will always have that option.
ReplyDeleteAMEN, Greg!!!!
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