http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech100.shtml

This article discusses the positive influence the technology revolution, specifically the web camera has had on education. Web cameras have brought a whole new aspect or realm into the "classroom" by simply being able to connect to a computer source and view something completely removed from the present environment. Physically being able to see an event unfold or occur in "real" time as opposed to reading about the event, allows for a whole new learning experience, one that this article suggests expands the learning experience on the whole. 

This article shows a dystopian view of technology by describing the (extreme) downside of internet communication. People are crazy!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20080207/tc_pcworld/142237;_ylt=AlgF2D7ScsgTAi_bheJb.QlFr7sF

This article shows how technological opponents are learning to work with the ever-evolving field. The music industry, which has recently been overshadowed by advancements in musical technology is finding ways to continue their trade. Maybe we are moving towards a society in which all industries benefit from technology...how very Utopian
http://pcin.net/update/2008/01/08/is-technology-once-the-music-industrys-enemy-now-a-lifeline/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4187956.stm

Talkin' About a Revolution

This article addresses the issue of the quality of Google's search engine in terms of the reliability of search results available to users. The author calls into question the authenticity of sources and information supplied for 'commercial' usage. The author states, "We should never forget that Google's relation to search is the same as ITV's relation to television programmes; the shows, however good or bad they are, are a way to provide an audience for advertisers or sponsors. While many of the people working in commercial TV care deeply about the programmes they make, at a senior level the only concern is how many people of what type are watching, because that determines the rate charged for ads." From both a positive and critical standpoint, the array of information available on the internet specifically google's search engine is unbelievably vast. While at the same token, due to the large quantities of information readily available, one must not forget the google is a business with an end goal and must view all information with critical eye. 

Assignment one structure

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Try to structure your paper by demonstrating how technical, cultural and organizational perspectives of technology impact the success or failure of the one hundred dollar project
Then, touch on these questions
What is the initiative?
What is the strategy?
Three perspectives of technology
To what extent this project works?
What might be potential problems
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Self-checkout...we've all used it...but will it create a utopia or dystopia?

This first article discusses the benefits of the self-checkout machines (i.e. privacy, fast service, less impulse buying, etc.)

http://www.homehomedepot.com/articles/458/1/Self-checkout-lanes-becoming-more-popular/Self-checkout-lanes-becoming-more-popular.html

This second article covers the downside to our increasingly self-service world (i.e. no jobs for millions of workers, less communication/interaction between people, etc.)

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/01/21/self_serve_city/

Utopia and Dystopia

This first article is about all the new online sources that much like youtube. These new websites allow ANYONE to post live videos and ANYONE can view them. This has created an environment that allows people to be control of the content that they are making and viewing. Websites like these are making it very easy for people to produce their own work, and therefore, it is not required that we use as many resources. These technologies are allowing people to participate and become more interactive. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/06/22/will-live-video-catch-on-like-youtube/

These next two articles are about Myspace and are concerned with the issue of privacy. One problem that we discussed in detail in class about technology is that it is easy to lose privacy and especially on social networking sights it is hard to trust what others say. Now, most people have their settings on private so that their profiles and photos are only seen by a selected group of people (their friends). Although many people think that their profiles can't be seen by others, people have figured out ways to get around this. This can be very taunting knowing that strangers can find out all about you, even when you THINK you are being safe and making restrictions on your profiles. http://www.wired.com/politics/security/news/2008/01/myspace_torrent
http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/01/more-charges-in.html

Microsoft Demos Next-Gen Web Advertising Concepts

This article talks about Microsoft's new advertising methods, which include contextual video ads and multi-touch interactive advertising to image categorization and advanced advertising analytics to name a few. This would be an example of utopian- based technology because these programs will change the face of advertising and enhance the online user/customer experience.