Re: CS-234 Discussion

CS234 <cs234@lhmerino.dont-email.me> wrote:
e> 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 aligns with Licklider and Taylor’s vision of
The Computer as a Communication Device by enabling global,
asynchronous communication, allowing users to share information
and engage in discussions across various topics.
It realizes their idea of computers as tools for collaboration
and knowledge sharing without the constraints
of time or geography. However, Usenet lacks the real-time,
interactive communication that Licklider and Taylor envisioned.
Modern tools like video conferencing, instant messaging,
and collaborative platforms fulfill that aspect of their vision.
While Usenet fosters open information exchange, it doesn’t offer
the immediacy and interactivity that newer communication
technologies provide.