I would like to look at generational “dial tone” communications technologies. By this I refer to the technologies, platforms and “take it for granted” habits and actions each generation has about communications.This project would also entail a forecast as to what the next “dial tone” might be.
I wonder
Questions – 7/14/08
- How are Information Economy dynamics changing society? In particular, how do they affect neighborhoods and local politics?
- How would you frame the significance of the fact that roughly three quarters of the world’s population appears to not be presently part of the Information Economy?
- Where is the significance of the individual when compared to or made part of the “Wisdom of Crowds”?