This is a good video primer of the information revolution and the parts that all of us must play in it. Information is no longer locked up in walled gardens guarded by a few gatekeepers. It is alive and changing. We are charged with its maintenance.
The first few scenes remind me of what research was like when I was in college. Sometimes I can hardly believe how far we have come…
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Posted by lawyermommy on June 27, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Have we really come far? Online criminals and vile Reprobates run far ahead of law enforcement and commit heinous crimes without apprehension and/or trial.
Gone far? We will be far out when illegal wiretaps by Internet worms who scurry around hiding from law enforcement, can be detected, caught and tried. Then we can beat our chests about how far we have gone. Until then, it all blah blah.
Posted by Douglas on June 28, 2009 at 1:07 pm
While you make a good point, there will always be crime and criminals, regardless of what the prevailing technology is. The benefits we are reaping from this vast technological improvement far outweigh the damage of any ne’er do wells.
One could choose to be pessimistic but I choose to enjoy the benefits of this change. I do appreciate your input though. Thanks!