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.

Usenet fits into Licklider and Taylo's vision by allowing people                                                             
from anywhere in the world. It supports their idea that computers can help                                                    
people connect and collaborate without being face-to-face. However, Usenet                                                    
doesn't fully match their vision because they imagined computers doing more                                                   
than just allowing discussions. They thought computers would help people actively                                             
solve problems, work together in real time, and build new ideas. Usenet, while
useful for sharing information, is more a basic discussion platform and lacks those
advanced interactive features.