Re: CS-234 Discussion

CS234 <cs234@lhmerino.dont-email.me> wrote:

This thread is intended for the students of CS-234: Technologies for

democratic society

 
How does Usenet fit into the vision presented by Licklider and Taylor in
"The Computer as a Communication Device"?
 
Reflect on:
- Which aspects of their vision are realized through Usenet?
- What aspects have evolved differently from what they imagined?
 
Feel free to respond to comments made by your classmates as well.

The vision laid out by Licklider and Taylor emphasized the idea of computers
as tools for collaborative communication, allowing global interaction without
the barriers of time or distance. Usenet embodies much of this vision by
providing a platform where users from all over the world can engage in
discussions asynchronously, sharing knowledge on a variety of topics.
However, Licklider and Taylor also foresaw real-time, interactive
communication, which Usenet lacks. Modern communication tools like instant
messaging and video conferencing better reflect this aspect of their
vision, but Usenet's role in democratizing information access remains
significant.