Communicating in a networked world
Under the principles of net neutrality, Internet Service Providers [ISPs] are like common carriers, carrying all bits equally, but with neutrality nullified, what's the likely outcome? The Federal Communications Commission [FCC] in the United … [Continue reading]
The Internet is a network of networks. An Inter-Net. (And keep in mind that the Internet is way more than “The Web” which is just one service running within this gigantic infrastructure.) The Role of the ISP — Individuals and companies who have the … [Continue reading]
I thought I'd write up some thoughts on underlying principles of the Internet — starting with Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality — Its core is that 1. all bits/packets on the Internet have equal priority; and 2. all endpoints on the Internet are inte … [Continue reading]
I laughed out loud at the opening "paragraphs" of The Queen's Christmas Day Speech 2017, which I viewed today. She opens with some comments on technology - she was first on television 60 years ago, and she has lived through an amazing transformation … [Continue reading]
In the 1970s, as a part of my Computers And Teaching [CAT] project, I had a lot of conversations about how computers might transform learning, communication, and social interactions. I've already remarked on some predictions I made in 1973, … [Continue reading]
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