1. The web is celebrated as the revolutionary technology that is great leveling of humanity creating equal opportunity, equal access, and equal potential. However, there are only a quarter of people on the earth who can use it. How do you explain the controversial argument here?
The purpose of the web is to have a ungoverned space for all of humanity to take what they need and give what they can. It is a large controversy and counter to its original purpose to not have every human connected to it. The largest issue at hand are amenities. Many places do not have the technological prowess to sustain the web. Of course, these are the places that could probably benefit from it the most. Of course, the web is now in the hands of corporations looking to make a profit. They cannot make it free to all without losing their primary motivation: capital.
The purpose of the web is to have a ungoverned space for all of humanity to take what they need and give what they can. It is a large controversy and counter to its original purpose to not have every human connected to it. The largest issue at hand are amenities. Many places do not have the technological prowess to sustain the web. Of course, these are the places that could probably benefit from it the most. Of course, the web is now in the hands of corporations looking to make a profit. They cannot make it free to all without losing their primary motivation: capital.
2. How is Wikipedia the best example to implement the leveling ideas of the Web rooted in the cultural revolution of 1960s, namely the Libertarianism in the counter culture? How does it explain some of the digital convergences?
Wikipedia is the best example of leveling ideas because it is built from grassroots. Anyone, with or without an education, can edit information. The battle becomes one of ideas, and the greatest thinker wins in the end, regardless of degree or status. No content is against code; everything may be written about. People with radical ideas have a place to explain themselves, rather than be explained, and vice-versa. Wikipedia also explains digital convergances because it relies on the idea of participatory culture and collective intelligence.
Wikipedia is the best example of leveling ideas because it is built from grassroots. Anyone, with or without an education, can edit information. The battle becomes one of ideas, and the greatest thinker wins in the end, regardless of degree or status. No content is against code; everything may be written about. People with radical ideas have a place to explain themselves, rather than be explained, and vice-versa. Wikipedia also explains digital convergances because it relies on the idea of participatory culture and collective intelligence.
3. How does the Web make it possible for different kinds of digital convergence?
The web allows for the convergence of various kinds of digital media by being a free-for all for pictures, videos, music, audio, text, etc. Anyone can post anything onto the web, which can bring about the convergence of ideas, systems, formulas, lifestyles, events, and just about anything else.
The web allows for the convergence of various kinds of digital media by being a free-for all for pictures, videos, music, audio, text, etc. Anyone can post anything onto the web, which can bring about the convergence of ideas, systems, formulas, lifestyles, events, and just about anything else.
4. How can the Internet become a challenge for traditional authority? Use the political landscape changes in some counties to illustrate your answer.
The internet challenges traditional authority because many authorities in power still use a despotic style. They don't want their subjects to come upon ideas that may challenge their rule. Worse, those that wish to challenge it don't want the ideas to spread, which is the first tool the internet has. On the other hand, many positive rulers are susceptible the the internet creating falsehoods. A bad idea or lie could easily proliferate on the internet.
The internet challenges traditional authority because many authorities in power still use a despotic style. They don't want their subjects to come upon ideas that may challenge their rule. Worse, those that wish to challenge it don't want the ideas to spread, which is the first tool the internet has. On the other hand, many positive rulers are susceptible the the internet creating falsehoods. A bad idea or lie could easily proliferate on the internet.
5. Do you believe that getting information free can set us free eventually? Why or Why not? Do you see any concerns of the complete freedom or self-expression without limit on the Internet? Why or why not?
I do believe that free information will set us free. That doesn't mean there won't be casualties, though. All information is good information. It is a long and arduous road to come to the truth, but the journey is just as important. My concerns are over privacy, freedom, hate, and just about all ideological sentiments. They are subject to destruction. But, the god will prevail in time.
I do believe that free information will set us free. That doesn't mean there won't be casualties, though. All information is good information. It is a long and arduous road to come to the truth, but the journey is just as important. My concerns are over privacy, freedom, hate, and just about all ideological sentiments. They are subject to destruction. But, the god will prevail in time.
6. In traditional media communication, it has the “vertical” authority. In the Web communication, it becomes “horizontal?” How do you explain the change? How does this create the possibility for digital media convergence?
"Vertical" authority refers to the media outlets' control over all forms of news and information. A consumer had to pay to access information that is told entirely from another source. Now, with web communication, this appears horizontal, not vertical. Now, users and consumers can create the media they want each other to consume. The web looks more like a gigantic network rather than a pyramid structure. Now, all forms of media technology and all aspects of the human condition are up for grabs (and shares, likes, favorites, etc.) from anyone plugged into the web.
"Vertical" authority refers to the media outlets' control over all forms of news and information. A consumer had to pay to access information that is told entirely from another source. Now, with web communication, this appears horizontal, not vertical. Now, users and consumers can create the media they want each other to consume. The web looks more like a gigantic network rather than a pyramid structure. Now, all forms of media technology and all aspects of the human condition are up for grabs (and shares, likes, favorites, etc.) from anyone plugged into the web.
7. Why is that the Web is free critical for the success of the Web itself? How does that clash with the corporate business ideology? How does that pose challenges for copyright issues at the same time? What will happen if the Web is not free?
The Web must be free in order to fulfill its purpose. It must break all chains on communication and allow there to be a space of absolute free communication. Businesses, hoping to make money off of everything, are inherently against this. They would need to control the web in order to make money off of it. This is entirely possible and hopefully unlikely. Copyright laws may benefit from the web control, but, there must be an alternative outside of abandoning net neutrality. If the web is not free, the door swings wide open for corporate interests to dominate ideology and thought no longer becomes free.
The Web must be free in order to fulfill its purpose. It must break all chains on communication and allow there to be a space of absolute free communication. Businesses, hoping to make money off of everything, are inherently against this. They would need to control the web in order to make money off of it. This is entirely possible and hopefully unlikely. Copyright laws may benefit from the web control, but, there must be an alternative outside of abandoning net neutrality. If the web is not free, the door swings wide open for corporate interests to dominate ideology and thought no longer becomes free.
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