Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Information Age
I think that the information age i think will change things in the world. Not everyone at first had Internet, but as it got around to people and it became something everyone had in their home, or had access to some where. This allowed people to communicate, with others from local to around the world. People are able to have information at a click of the mouse, they know things from around the world. They don't have to wait to hear it on the news, or in the paper. It's like when places began printing news papers, and when television, and the radio came out. These both changed things in the world. The Internet is just bigger.
Changes for the Future
The internet is the information highway and as long as it allowed to go to places all over the world unregulated, I believe we will see many changes in our lifetime. Countries that haven't had any outside exposure to the world around them and are now able to see how other governments are run and can now communicate with the outside world will probably see the most change in the near future.
In the article about the man that built a windmill in Malawi from seeing a picture, even though it was not the internet still shows how people benefit from exposure to any means of information, be it books, newspapers,or the internet. I was really surprised to read in that article that people were coming to "charge their cell phones" after he got the windmill running, even in the poorest places on earth people have cell phones!
In the article about the man that built a windmill in Malawi from seeing a picture, even though it was not the internet still shows how people benefit from exposure to any means of information, be it books, newspapers,or the internet. I was really surprised to read in that article that people were coming to "charge their cell phones" after he got the windmill running, even in the poorest places on earth people have cell phones!
What Can Gaming Do For your Country?
Expression and communication are bound to spread and blossom, there is a way, from the smallest seed planted in the roughest terrain. This obviously applies to the communication component of the games we have been studying, and the creativity and thirst for knowledge that such gaming seems to engender can act as potent fertilizer for these seeds.
In addition to the benefits mentioned, participants in this genre of gaming are often used to being part of a functional team or clan, which may help an individual to develop integrity, loyalty and ethics in general. These traits are clearly useful in helping to create and maintain a succesful group of any kind; be it a club, or a village or even national government.
The use of gaming in the Iran voting scandal is a good example of communication finding a way through adversity. As technology continues to advance at a breakneck speed, the functions of MMORPGs such as WOW or WarHammer will most probably continue to increase proportionally.
In addition to the benefits mentioned, participants in this genre of gaming are often used to being part of a functional team or clan, which may help an individual to develop integrity, loyalty and ethics in general. These traits are clearly useful in helping to create and maintain a succesful group of any kind; be it a club, or a village or even national government.
The use of gaming in the Iran voting scandal is a good example of communication finding a way through adversity. As technology continues to advance at a breakneck speed, the functions of MMORPGs such as WOW or WarHammer will most probably continue to increase proportionally.
Gaming and the Internet: A Solution for the Future?
This is a very interesting subject, which I don't believe receives much attention.
In regards to the information age, I believe forum use can in actuality have a huge impact on society, if used correctly. While ideas can be shared in traditional forms, such as newspaper and through public interaction, young adults and children have the "internet age" as part of their everyday life. That said, it is pretty easy to identify that modern societies are headed in the technology-oriented direction. Keeping this in mind, one can only begin to imagine all of the possibilities that the internet can serve. One issue, however, is where it is currently. Presently, anything can be found on the internet, and no validation is necessary. While this freedom of speech is wonderful, it is nice to have some sort of accuracy behind reasoning. I think if a structured forum were to be set up, that illustrated individuals' ideas, then positive changes could come about. For example, instead of just posting random thoughts with little to no explanation, the forum could have guidelines for each post. I believe there are a lot of intelligent and creative ideas circulating within cyberspace, they just need to be brought to the forefront in an apparent manner.
As for game play, some games can help facilitate positive change. However, I don't believe current games do this very much, or at least not to the extent that I'm thinking. For example, if a game were to illustrate in detail certain problems, such as poverty and warfare from a victims point of view, I believe more people would recognize the issues as being realistic.
In regards to the information age, I believe forum use can in actuality have a huge impact on society, if used correctly. While ideas can be shared in traditional forms, such as newspaper and through public interaction, young adults and children have the "internet age" as part of their everyday life. That said, it is pretty easy to identify that modern societies are headed in the technology-oriented direction. Keeping this in mind, one can only begin to imagine all of the possibilities that the internet can serve. One issue, however, is where it is currently. Presently, anything can be found on the internet, and no validation is necessary. While this freedom of speech is wonderful, it is nice to have some sort of accuracy behind reasoning. I think if a structured forum were to be set up, that illustrated individuals' ideas, then positive changes could come about. For example, instead of just posting random thoughts with little to no explanation, the forum could have guidelines for each post. I believe there are a lot of intelligent and creative ideas circulating within cyberspace, they just need to be brought to the forefront in an apparent manner.
As for game play, some games can help facilitate positive change. However, I don't believe current games do this very much, or at least not to the extent that I'm thinking. For example, if a game were to illustrate in detail certain problems, such as poverty and warfare from a victims point of view, I believe more people would recognize the issues as being realistic.
Q&A/Forum Thoughts
The three questions and answers that I cam up with are as follows:
1.) Do all teams/players have weapons?
A: "All troops are assumed to carry hand weapons."
2.) How does fighting work within Warhamme?
A: “Combat in WAR will be based around the concepts of normal Abilities, Morale Abilities and Tactics. Skills cost ability points, of which each character currently has a pool of 500, which regenerate quickly both in and out of combat.”
3.) What can wizards do when fighting?
A: "Wizards may cast spells when fighting in close combat."
In regards to the forum, I thought that it was well laid out and very easy to use. I've had much experience with forums for hobbies, so this wasn't too difficult. One feature which I always like for forums is to be able to edit your post, right on the main page. I like this because I often find that I may leave out details or having typos that I like to correct.
1.) Do all teams/players have weapons?
A: "All troops are assumed to carry hand weapons."
2.) How does fighting work within Warhamme?
A: “Combat in WAR will be based around the concepts of normal Abilities, Morale Abilities and Tactics. Skills cost ability points, of which each character currently has a pool of 500, which regenerate quickly both in and out of combat.”
3.) What can wizards do when fighting?
A: "Wizards may cast spells when fighting in close combat."
In regards to the forum, I thought that it was well laid out and very easy to use. I've had much experience with forums for hobbies, so this wasn't too difficult. One feature which I always like for forums is to be able to edit your post, right on the main page. I like this because I often find that I may leave out details or having typos that I like to correct.
changes
I found that article on wow influencing the election in Iraq very interesting yet I am not surprised. We live in a very forward thinking world and with that comes how we communicate. If people are desperate to get news out or information they will use any means that is available. Why not hide a message in a game when that game goes around the world and it has access to millions of people who are not mandated. Personally I think that it is a very good way to send a message, who would think to look in a video game for a message able a presidential election that is held around the world? I think that online communication will defiantly change how the world government works. People will be more influenced by the media online and the computer is a huge channel of communication these days.
Future of Online Games?
The video i posted at the top of the page is mainly for laughs. It does however bring up some points we made in week one about the "reality" involved in on-line games and to what extent we consider them real. It also brings back our early discussion about the different layers of experience we can encounter and the attenuated experience we have of the world in general. This video shows yet a further remove from the experience we actually are looking for in the great satirical fashion only The Onion can deliver.
The article to read for tomorrow is pretty light stuff. I thought it was entertaining and so i decided to pass it on. As you guys should be working on your research projects i am keeping the workload light this week. I know you have a few days left before classes start and i also need to prep for my courses. Just be sure to drop in on the forum daily and make a contribution.
Here are the Top Ten ways Online Gaming Will Change the Future
If you need help with your research papers please let me know or go to The Owl at Purdue website. There are a lot of tools and information there for putting a research paper together.
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