Since it's only the first week of semester 2 our lecturer decided to go easy on us. For starters, we were mainly filled in with what this course is all about and what assessments we will be doing in the future. Once the overview finished, the lecturer moved straight to the subject of 'old communication technologies' that is, how people used to communicate 'back in the days'. This aspect of the lecture was quite interesting because it enabled us to compare 'new communication technologies'. Decades ago, people would communicate via speech (in-person) but now there are tools that help us such as social networks and mobile phones. The speed of communication has drastically increased making significant news go around faster. Not to mention wireless internet is one of the key resources that aids in new communication technology.
Security and privacy issues on the net was another subject that was talked about in this week's lecture. We watched a news clip that dealt with the issue of hacking. In response to hacking, security issues is that, although there are many technology-intelligent people that try to fight back, there are is no proper defence material. Hackers will find their way to hack into someone's cyber-life over and over again despite new programming to avoid them. Realistically though, real personal information should literally be personal and not posted on social networking sites if it's uncomfortable!
At the end of the lecture, our lecturer asked this question, is digital communication the very best way?
In my opinion, yes it is the best way. The main reason for me is probably due to its speed. Through one call or text message we can tell something urgent to our family or our friends right away. I don't think a hand-written letter would do the trick... Not to mention in order to survive this world now, we need to know how to use a mobile phone at least.
There are no readings for this week so I shall start on that next week!
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