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?
Hello, my name is Youssef Torgeman and i believe that usenet reflects Licklider and Taylor’s vision in “The Computer as a Communication Device”

by fostering decentralized, open communication and collaborative information exchange.
 Usenet allowed geographically distributed users to engage in discussions on various topics,
aligning with their idea of computers as tools for interaction and shared learning.
However, unlike the idealized vision, Usenet’s evolution included challenges like spam, a lack of moderation,
and less focus on user-friendliness. While it fulfilled their dream of connecting people and promoting dialogue, some of
the messier aspects of large-scale, decentralized communication were not fully anticipated.

Feel free to respond to comments made by your classmates as well.