The most obvious issue regarding new communication technology, for me, is the lack of personal, face to face, communication. Instead of meeting a person to talk, we send IM, emails and blog about the latest news. When we are using a new communication device, like the internet or a phone, it's hard to express feelings. As a result, the messages are often misinterpreted and the meaning get's "lost in translation". It’s scientifically proven that over 90% of our conversations is completely based on our body-language and tone of voice. Only 7 % of the conversation is made up by our words, while our voice is 38 % and body language is 55 %. So when writing emails or sending text messages were actually missing out on 93% of the non-verbal communication. (http://www.dest.gov.au/nwt/hospitality/comm_non.htm).
I think new communication technology becomes old, when there is a new invention that replaces and exceeds the capabilities of the old one. But it is a relative subject tho, the things that are defined as old for a teenager may be completely unknown and new for a retired person. For instance, using a computer to pay your bills and read the newspaper is completely strange and unthinkable for a great deal of people, while others have adapted the new media and uses it on a daily base.
The technology is always developing, and the more we learn the further we will get on discovering new and improved technology that may (or may not) make our lives easier. And in a distant future, who knows, maybe this is how it’s going to end:
I think new communication technology becomes old, when there is a new invention that replaces and exceeds the capabilities of the old one. But it is a relative subject tho, the things that are defined as old for a teenager may be completely unknown and new for a retired person. For instance, using a computer to pay your bills and read the newspaper is completely strange and unthinkable for a great deal of people, while others have adapted the new media and uses it on a daily base.
The technology is always developing, and the more we learn the further we will get on discovering new and improved technology that may (or may not) make our lives easier. And in a distant future, who knows, maybe this is how it’s going to end:
* Reference Common wealth Australia, 25 okt, 2001 - Communication in the Workplace, Commonwealth through the Department of Education Training and Youth Affairs, viewed 28 juli, 2011, located at <http://www.dest.gov.au/nwt/hospitality/comm_non.htm>
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