A time for reflection

Earlier today i sat in my room reflecting on some of the things i had learned in my digital cultures lessons. When looking back through my blog i was quite astounded, the amount of issues, complications and indeed amazing technologies that have arisen from the digital world, was sheerly amazing.

I've learned not only the technological jargon that comes with the world of digital culture, but perhaps more importantly about the society that evolves around a digital world. The impact the digital era is affecting everybody's lives, some say for better, others would argue otherwise.

One of my favourite areas that i have studied has to be virtual reality. The idea that one day you could possibly completely immerse yourself in a game, to the point where you are in control of the game with movements of your own body. Imagine in a few years time perhaps we will be wearing costumes when playing games consoles, projecting an image of yourself onto the gaming platform. Its also something that is being used for scientific research, helping train doctors and nurses and so forth (Refer to my previous blog Virtual Reality for more information), the fact that the human race is capable of creating a virtual reality astounds me.

For me however, an area that spoils digital cultures for me is the laws and restriction that come with it. Things like copyright laws, which i know play a pivotal role in the smooth running and operations of business etc. However for me the world of digital cultures, a fantastic thing which allows for the creation of new and innovative ideas. The sharing of information and artistic approach to what much of the digital culture has to offer, seems to be all derived from developing ideas. Laws like this and various offers seem to be putting a strain on people being creative. If you refer to a previous blog Copyright which i have posted, you will see how these laws are stopping the production of innovative ideas.

The world of digital cultures is extremely interesting, when you actually look closely at the effects it has on many of our lives it is truly astounding. Technologies and such like that have sprung up through the digital world are a true testimony to mankinds ability to adapt, be revolutionary and strive for a better life. The digital world is somewhat taken for granted, atleast that is true for me. Being born in 1990 i am clearly a person that was brought up in this digital era. The fact that it has always been a part of my life, means that i sometimes forget just how much i rely on it. I feel that the digital culture is something that we should all pay much more attention to.