Clay Shirky: End of audience blog tasks
Media Magazine 55 has an overview of technology journalist Bill Thompson’s conference presentation on ‘What has the internet ever done for me?’ It’s an excellent summary of the internet’s brief history and its impact on society. Go to our Media Magazine archive , click on MM55 and scroll to page 13 to read the article ‘What has the internet ever done for me?’ Answer the following questions: 1) Looking over the article as a whole, what are some of the positive developments due to the internet highlighted by Bill Thompson? The network connects us to other people It provides a great source of information It can be used for campaigning and political action to draw attention to abuses and fight for human rights It's a great place for gaming and education, which can be used to make a lot of money, as well as a place where you can meet your friends. 2) What are the negatives or dangers linked to the development of the internet? A lot of bullying and abuse takes place there.