25 Aug What theme from the table “Themes about the next 50 years of life online” do you find most intriguing? Why?
Today in class we discussed “old” technologies and cultural trends, as well as the many great ideas you had for a Class of 2025 Mindset List. Now, let’s think more about the future possibilities of technology, specifically internet technology. Please read at least two pages of the report Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life Links to an external site.conducted by the Pew Research Center. Read the introduction page (titled Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life) and at least one page listed as 1 to 5 below.
0. Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life
1. Themes about the next 50 years of life online
2. Internet pioneers imagine the next 50 years
3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake
4. The internet will continue to make life better
5. Leading concerns about the future of digital life
Discuss the following in your post:
1. What theme from the table “Themes about the next 50 years of life online” do you find most intriguing? Why?
2. Find a quote that you find interesting. Include the name and the position of the person who gave the quote and summarize what they said. Personalize the discussion post by writing about why you agree or disagree with the quote, what the quote may mean for future mindsets, or the impact their prediction would have on technology, society, and sustainability. Keep your classmates in mind as you formulate your discussion post; make sure you post something that they can respond to.
Please refer to the grading rubric (found in the syllabus) when putting together your discussion post.
