Web 2.0

I believe Web 2.0 is a nickname for the internet. Web 2.0 affects someone who is ready to enter the workforce because the internet is a major way of communication in today's society. People communicate through email, webcams, instant messaging, and many other ways. People can also post their resumes on the internet. Web 2.0 could be the way you find a job. Most companies and work places use the internet and want their current employees and the ones they hire to advance with it as it changes. Web 2.0 also affects people already in the workforce by putting their jobs at risk. Technology and the internet continue to advance. If people in the workforce do not keep up with the changes, the company may replace them with more qualified employees. Current employees cannot get lazy. Because everything is changing, many issues surface such as privacy, copyrights, identity, commerce, etc. As I said earlier, much more communication is now done over the internet causing privacy and identity issues. People from all over the world can see the information people put on the internet about themselves. It is important not to get too detailed because we have recently seen an increase in identity theft. This is a risk you take if you choose to put all of your personal information on the internet. There are advantages and disadvantages to posting information on the internet. It could help you find a job or meet people, but someone could also steal your identity. Copyright is also an issue. Many journals, books, songs, movies, etc. can be found on the internet. They can be copied and distributed by anyone. People also need to rethink commerce. Many products are now available on the internet. In the future people may completely convert to doing their buying and selling over the internet leaving many stores and businesses to close. I believe there is alot to think about because communication and technology has changed so quickly in just the past 10 years. I hope technology and society continue to progress, but everyone needs to thoroughly think about the advantages and disadvantages to all of these changes for that to occur.