March 14-2010:
What Would The Internet Of Tomorrow Look Like?
This question was aired on France24.com, and was thought about by me for some time now. So here are some of my expectations and hopes for this global medium or communication.
Global Internet Service:
The Global Cyber World is still not yet global in it's entirety. There are many countries that still cannot provide the very basic services of the Internet to most of their populations.
Especially countries that are economically poor, the Internet still does not get the necessary funding priority, and freedom of use that it deserves to work for all users, to promote education, information sharing, and Freedom Of Expression.
State Control:
There are also several state governments that are legislating who, what, and how information sharing must be conducted on the Internet. Some are even trying to curtail Free Speech and Publishing via this medium, with legislation that Police the Internet, with rigidity and censorship. Making it almost impossible for users to fully express their opinions, be it political, social, or national.
Cyber Crime:
This phenomenon is not new to global communication networks. And the Internet MUST never be used as the principal
modus-operandi for Crime Fighting, Spying, or Monitoring. It has become commonly known, that Internet Users are best qualified to monitor themselves, and Ignore, or Remove any Spammer or individuals who is bent of inflicting damage or criminal acts upon others on the Internet.
Most web sites have this option as part of their user participation privileges. And rely on the honesty, credibility, and co-operation of all users in the fight against spamming, crime, and pornographic targeting.
The Internet Of Tomorrow:
No one knows for certain how the Internet will evolve in the next few decades. But I am sure that it will be much better, faster, more accommodative to user's needs, expectations, and freedom. And with constant vigilance by users, advocates for Internet Freedom, and Access, collectively will ensure that this global reach of communication and information sharing continues to evolve and grow!
Derryck.
NYC.
March 14-2010:
What Would The Internet Of Tomorrow Look Like?
This question was aired on France24.com, and was thought about by me for some time now. So here are some of my expectations and hopes for this global medium or communication.
Global Internet Service:
The Global Cyber World is still not yet global in it's entirety. There are many countries that still cannot provide the very basic services of the Internet to most of their populations.
Especially countries that are economically poor, the Internet still does not get the necessary funding priority, and freedom of use that it deserves to work for all users, to promote education, information sharing, and Freedom Of Expression.
State Control:
There are also several state governments that are legislating who, what, and how information sharing must be conducted on the Internet. Some are even trying to curtail Free Speech and Publishing via this medium, with legislation that Police the Internet, with rigidity and censorship. Making it almost impossible for users to fully express their opinions, be it political, social, or national.
Cyber Crime:
This phenomenon is not new to global communication networks. And the Internet MUST never be used as the principal
modus-operandi for Crime Fighting, Spying, or Monitoring. It has become commonly known, that Internet Users are best qualified to monitor themselves, and Ignore, or Remove any Spammer or individuals who is bent of inflicting damage or criminal acts upon others on the Internet.
Most web sites have this option as part of their user participation privileges. And rely on the honesty, credibility, and co-operation of all users in the fight against spamming, crime, and pornographic targeting.
The Internet Of Tomorrow:
No one knows for certain how the Internet will evolve in the next few decades. But I am sure that it will be much better, faster, more accommodative to user's needs, expectations, and freedom. And with constant vigilance by users, advocates for Internet Freedom, and Access, collectively will ensure that this global reach of communication and information sharing continues to evolve and grow!
Derryck.
NYC.
