Of course, a lot of this is personally driven. If you yourself, don't want to share - you don't have to. However, if you look at the trends of social networking, it's becoming harder and harder not to be a part of it. Some will be stubborn but it doesn't stop other people from talking about them, posting photos of them and updating location updates saying they are at this location with them. Either way, you can't completely control your privacy anymore.
While some say that social networking alienates people, most would argue it brings them closer as they can keep up to date with what everyone is doing and instantly communicate to each other. Only thing is, it is done virtually rather than in person.
Another thought about information being completely virtual is that it is hugely easier to track. it is a scary thought to think that every tidbit of information that is posted onto the internet inclusive of passwords and personal details, every photo or attachment that is emailed, every video that is uploaded - is most likely going to be kept forever (and accessible if you know how).
That leads to the topic of Surveillance. We are living in a Surveillance Society - I definitely believe that. It is going to be the topic of my major project so you will probably be hearing more about it so I won't go into it in this blog. I just thought I'd share some thoughts - inspired by watching a video on TED about our world's need to share. Why not check it out?
