Overview of lesson:
We had 3 presentations today:
1. Technology and Health
2. Technology and its influence on Language and Communication
3. Webbed in the Web
I enjoyed the 1st presentation because it provided me with a whole new insight on how technology may be used to monitor health and help us achieve more healthy lifestyles. The fact that these technologies are actually available and feasible in the real world today makes it all the more exciting! For example, in an industry where time is of the essence, iphone app makers Air strip and Latitude who have come up with apps for doctors to monitor health of patients on the go will definitely see their inventions garner acceptance and popularity. Furthermore, the precision at which these mechanisms may work will provide an instant solution for greater efficiency in the healthcare market. Yet, are there only benefits from this solution? We see possible limitations where doctors suffer from information overload, and a more relevant question would be: What is the cost of such a measure? Well. I think that from a purely business perspective, this would definitely be an lucrative and interesting industry to look into in future.
I do not particularly support the idea of technology and weight loss because I feel that ultimately, lazy people will NOT be able to experience weight loss. HAHA (me included!)
But overall I liked this presentation, short sweet and to the point!
The second presentation was about language and communication. The extinction of language. The group mentioned that the younger generation of Singaporeans are unable to speak dialects because of globalization. Maybe to a small extent, this is the case, but I feel that this is probably due to government regulations, rather than globalization itself!
The idea of a universal translator is intriguing because it provides a platform of communication for people, which makes everything from travel, work, shopping SO MUCH EASIER! Yet there are cost concerns for these translators, unable to meet the mass market today. However, will this then provide an incentive for sloth because people now, can just forget about learning a foreign language and still be able to communicate? Will there be a lack of sincerity because of the digitalization of communication? I should think so. But ultimately, this will be THE solution for people who are lazy to pick up a new language. Interesting.
Webbed in the Web: Internet and how it has affected us.
The group brought us through these aspects of the internet:
Impacts of the internet, Uses of the internet, History of the internet, future.
Interesting mode of presentation, certainly lightened the mood of the class. Future Web 3.0 connecting services, ideas, there is some synthesis of information in future which would make information collection more efficient and understandable.
I thought this was a good end to the module as it gave us an insight to the most relevant piece of innovation to us today. The internet is a vital instrument and has endless and untapped opportunities for expansion in future!
Overall, this lesson was interesting and provided a good insight of how technology will influence our future in the many different aspects. It will definitely be an exciting journey ahead for all of us!
