Thursday, February 2, 2012

The future of online information and the limits of privacy


We as society should focus on more information that is GPS location based.  It has some potential for abuse, but the benefits outweigh the risks.  Information that is GPS location based can be very beneficial to the user.  It can provide real time alerts in dangerous circumstances that could be potentially life saving.  Also information like nearby taxis or detailed weather reports that can help users plan when to spend time outdoors.  Also, perhaps, it could alert the user when they are nearby to a friend.  If a person feels that their device is being used to invade their privacy, they do not have to bring it with them everywhere they go or stop using the device.  On the other hand, law enforcement can use this new platform to catch criminals.  Don’t get me wrong, it is disturbing that the website google dot com has recently begun collecting internet browsing information about the users. 

There are several things we can do to manage the technology.  We need to stay aware of privacy policy of the devices and websites that we are using.  It is important to have a balanced healthy life which will be tested as technology engulfs more of our lives.  It would help if society valued exercise a bit more.  Of course technology has the potential to provide accurate information for users that want to be more healthy. 

It could be great for researchers to investigate any potential problems of technology from a psychological point of view like what is a healthy amount of time to spend with technology.  Also, they can help us answer the question: what is the future of human technology interaction?  There are many exciting possibilities like prosthetic eye to treat blindness and brain interface devices. 

I enjoyed the glass video and can see that many of the new technological advanced can be very beneficial to users.  I especially liked the possibility of watching a cooking video while cooking.  Although not mentioned in this video, I welcome the possibility of autonomous vehicles.  There is no need for a driver.  All of the passengers now have time to do anything imaginable, read, write, and use more technology.  If a user needs a ride, the car can drive without a driver to their location using GPS technology. 

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