"Blown to Bits" Responses
Responses to Tyler Thompson's Questions
Define the term “bits” where does it occur?
A bit, also known as a binary digit, is a unit of digital information expressed as either a "1" or a "0". Bits are stored on the disks of home computers, data centers in large corporations, and everywhere in between.
Would you allow location services or providers to determine your location in case of emergency? (Justify your answer)
Yes, I would allow for my cell phone service providers to enable my location services because, in the event of an accident, they would be able to successfully identify my whereabouts so that help can come as soon as possible.
Justify how our modern technology impact our lives and state an example.
Modern technology impacts our daily lives by providing us with many luxuries and conveniences that otherwise would be impossible. For example, if I don't know something, instead of going to the closest library to search for the book that would answer my question, I can just look the problem up on the Internet. This saves time, gives me a more accurate and up-to-date answer, and ensures that I would get the information regardless of whether or not the book is actually in the library.
How would you respond, If personal pictures would appear on the internet.
It would ultimately depend on the content of said pictures. If they were just of me hanging out with friends, or at some tourist location, it wouldn't be that bad because they aren't detrimental to me in any way. I could care less if someone saw a picture of me at Letchworth State Park or something because it's just a picture. However, if the picture was more personal to my life, like family photos that are only to be shared with my family members, I would not appreciate if those pictures were put on the Internet. Since they are supposed to be private, nobody else has the need to see my business.
Response to "Computing will transform society"
I agree with this statement because computing is indeed changing the way that the world functions on a daily basis. For example, advancement in computing helps save time, reduce costs, make people smarter, connecting more people, and help save lives. Computing reduces costs by supplying information on Google, music and videos on Youtube, and games on various websites. By doing so, people no longer have the need to buy books, music, games, etc. thus saving money. Computing can save lives now because of location services, GPS, and other various tracking programs that can help find out where people are when they go missing. Lastly, computing helps to connect people from various parts of the world through social media, e-mail, and gaming sites. Thus, if computing never existed, the world would still go on, but at a slower, more inefficient way.
