blog assignment 2

Which one of the network laws do you most agree with and why?

I agree with Sarnoff's law because of the value of the network increases linearly with the number of people of it total. For an example, Facebook started out as just a network and more people from different parts of the world expanded into using it and now its value increased monetarily as well as into new markets such as stock. Also for TV/radio value, the more people watching or listening the show, the value of the show increases because the show is exposed to more people getting the message across more. Then ratings can also translate into monetary value because they have more people watching that specific network and viewers buy fan gear supporting the show making it valuable. Another outlook is advertising within so it applies to that monetary side, but like on American Idol, Coke gets its name out there in this show and people will become interested in Coke and now there is a value for shows that have that appeal.

How do you think people will get their information in five years from now?

I think google glass will be the future because our information will be out of our hands and moved over with barely a finger touch. In five years, I think this concept will be perfected and we won't have to use our hands. This will also allow for us to block out emotions if we are at that funeral, like mentioned in the Ted Talk. We expect more from technology than from each other. I think this will translate into the lack of social skills for us with the use of google glass. People will not be focused in on the conversation they are having and instead looking at the glass piece in front of them. You could probably tell when they were looking at this as well which will not make conversation something people want to do.