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 aligns with Licklider and Taylor's vision by acting as a decentralized platform
where users share and access information collaboratively, reflecting their idea of an
interactive, computer-facilitated communication system.
It realizes Licklider and Taylor's vision through its decentralized, interactive platform
where users can collaboratively exchange information, fostering the creative communication
they envisioned. It embodies their idea of a shared space for intellectual
collaboration without physical proximity.
However, some aspects evolved differently. While Licklider and Taylor imagined
a more structured, interactive modeling environment focused on problem-solving, Usenet
developed as a more free-form, text-based system. It lacked the dynamic, moldable medium
they foresaw for real-time interactive models and problem-solving, evolving into a
discussion forum rather than the interactive,
multi-access computing networks they anticipated.