Time's Person of the Year and Web 2.0

When I read Time’s Person of the Year: You, I realized how much the internet has evolved in the past years. A decade ago, the internet was nothing compared to how amazing it is today. Like the article says, the internet was created for scientists to show their findings. Nowadays, it contains almost everything you can imagine. And all of that is because of us, because of the internet frenzy and thirst we have. This new generation of internet, or Web 2.0, is growing at an incredible and unstoppable rate. Can you imagine your life without the internet? I cannot. I use the internet all the time, whether to research for my upcoming paper or to communicate with my friends and family. Nevertheless, it has millions of other uses. For example, I do not remember the last time I went to the library and did some research in a book; looking for whatever you need in Google is much more effective and time-saving. And there are millions of examples like this one: music, videos, clothes, mail, and even husbands/wives! The internet now works for anything you could need. It is growing as a part of us and we are becoming dependant on it.

The article I read, Will the Web 2.0 Bubble Burst?, by Jim Rapoza, describes the possitive effects of the Web 2.0 “bubble” bursting. Rapoza suggests it is a possitive thing because technology can start doing its intended job. I agree with him because technology is constantly evolving and people should make the best of it and use it in their favor. Technology is an extraordianry thing if used properly. As I said before, internet is still growing rapidly and has no intentions to stop, so I personally think that it has a long way to go before something more innovative comes and takes over.
Juan Perez