“The DNA of Information” article was very fascinating to read. It explains the world that we live in in a way that I haven’t really thought about before. Separating the existence of certain things into bits and atoms is an interesting way to compare things that we encounter in our everyday lives. The author lists several advantages to bits including data compression and error correction. However, some things would seem very impractical in the form of bits. For example, cashmere sweaters and Chinese food.
It’s mindblowing to think that some much information can be translated into mere 1’s and 0’s. I’m no expert on binary code, but it’s truly amazing what kind of progress we’ve made in technology just through the process of compressing data. Media is not only available in a simplified format, but it can be accessed at almost the speed of light.
Whilst digital media and computing has been trying to come up with more user-friendly interfaces, I believe that it will be next to impossible for the older generations to fully grasp technology as we now know it. As we reach old age and the next generation comes in, we might experience the same problems with understanding new technology.
For some, digital media has caused some human relationships to decline in quality. We rely heavily on social media to communicate rather than face-to-face conversations. There are some who have different personalities online than they do in real life. Bites cannot replace the atoms of an actual human being.
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