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.

Licklider and Taylor accurately predicted that networked
computers would connect people, boost productivity,
offer universal access, and act as personal assistants,
like today's AI. Usenet embodied these ideas, fostering
global collaboration and dynamic information sharing.
However, they were wrong about costs decreasing, as technology
remains financially stratified, and they underestimated
challenges like spam and the need for digital governance.
While much of their vision materialized,
 they overlooked the complexities of
managing online spaces and ensuring equal access.