The theory that I most agree with is Metcalfe's Law. The
idea that people make connections and continue to spread said messages seems
most accurate to me. Although the math behind it seems a little complex, I
definitely like the idea of us not being closed off or that these connections
are not linear. We connect with five people, and then they connect with five
move, who connect with others. From my understanding that sounds more so how
the internet works in my opinion. Reed’s Law also seems to state the same thing
more or less…
I think people will still be using digital
media, namely the internet. Though only time will tell, there had not been any
sort of uprising form of media, that has caught any attention. Also the
internet is just too convenient at this point. There are very few places where
one cannot access the internet. There is very little that the internet cannot
provide. Even most other forms of media have turned to utilizing the internet
to help reach others. I have a friend who is an Author, and because it was too
difficult to get assistance from an official publishing company, she decided to
do it all on her own along with a friend, creating their own publishing site.
While they are still working on getting it off the ground in terms of traction,
they have been able to publish both of their first novels, and there has been
reception. They did that with the help of the internet which gave them
resources, a space, and an audience. That’s just a portion of what the internet
has given. The influence, reach and impact of the internet is far too big for
any new medium to overtake, let alone in just five years. I think what will
happen is the continued integration of all into the internet. Most studios make
deals with streaming sites, or release the latest episodes on their own
official sites. That is smart, that is moving with the new medium, and I can’t
see another one do that anytime soon.
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