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It's a Thrill Just to be Nominated
So, I'm the person of the year? Well, it's about time somebody noticed how much I've given to the world. Besides, Muhammad Yunus and Al Gore have gotten enough press this year, don't you think?
I'll have to make sure and keep up the good work so I can repeat next year. But what I really want to do is direct!
Of course, we've all been thrust into the spotlight as the content creators of the 21st century. We're going to write the news, and provide the photos and video to go along with it. We're going to amuse each other with video and audio that we create at home. We're going to finance each other too.
Sounds pretty exhausting to me. And it sounds suspiciously as if the promise of Web 2.0 has jumped the shark.
Thankfully, all the hype can't undermine the fact that connecting people to each other is the best way to create real, lasting change. Once the hyperbole dies down, we'll still be benefitting from the recent explosion of innovations from the blogosphere and billion dollar file swapping services.
Years ago, the introduction of TV was supposed to mean the end of the movie house. Then it was the VCR that was going to send the ticket takers home. Access to everybody's home videos on YouTube isn't going to keep folks from going to see the latest blockbusters.
The possibilities continue to expand rather than contract. Can't wait to see what next year brings.
I'll have to make sure and keep up the good work so I can repeat next year. But what I really want to do is direct!
Of course, we've all been thrust into the spotlight as the content creators of the 21st century. We're going to write the news, and provide the photos and video to go along with it. We're going to amuse each other with video and audio that we create at home. We're going to finance each other too.
Sounds pretty exhausting to me. And it sounds suspiciously as if the promise of Web 2.0 has jumped the shark.
Thankfully, all the hype can't undermine the fact that connecting people to each other is the best way to create real, lasting change. Once the hyperbole dies down, we'll still be benefitting from the recent explosion of innovations from the blogosphere and billion dollar file swapping services.
Years ago, the introduction of TV was supposed to mean the end of the movie house. Then it was the VCR that was going to send the ticket takers home. Access to everybody's home videos on YouTube isn't going to keep folks from going to see the latest blockbusters.
The possibilities continue to expand rather than contract. Can't wait to see what next year brings.
Just Perfect!
Inspiring. I cried tears of release. I laughed. and I learned... wow! technology can be very very very cool. Thanks for giving me hope. :)