The internet has had a birthday! Apparently the web turned 2.0 at some point in time and everyone decided it was time to party. So, interactive web pages, fully customizable profiles, and more ways to stay connected than you can keep track of, are now running rampant. Its all about the user experience and user generated content. Wait a minute! You mean to tell me that 2.0 is the greatest thing since well the internet? No, this can't be right. I have a theory.... Bare with me for a moment.
During the early days of the internet, the whole motif was information quickly. The problem was the user had no way of interacting with the expert. It was a single sided conversation, a lecture if you will. The exception being in newsgroups. And to be quite frank most websites then looked like crap, no curb appeal.
Then the internet hit its teenage years where everyone became an expert. More people had ways of sharing their own expertise. The problem was still in the interaction, It was limited. People could have real conversations through Irc, chat, and Instant messaging. The problem there was SPAM. Web design took a good look at itself and began to improve. The big problem was Everyone being an expert always said they could do it better.
So, now we have v2.0!!! Where do I start...
MySpace, FaceBook, and a slew of others. You said " I can design a better site than that." v2.0 says "You said you can design a better site, prove it."
Twitter, pownce, and a whole host of others. You said "Chat rooms have too much spam and bots." v2.0 said "I will block everyone to start, you unblock whoever you want." follow= unblock :)
Finally you said no interaction. v2.0 said "You asked for it!" Blogs, comments, twitter, qik, forums, wiki's, texting, expo's, and a vast array of way to get in contact or talk to whoever you want , wherever you want, how ever you want.
To be honest I know what the next step is in web evolution. its not 3 its 2.1.
2.1 differs from 2.0 in the how information is presented. v2.0 says you can create whatever you want and make it look how you want, but you have no control over how everything else is presented to you.
v2.1 changes that. User created content ,such as blogs, are transformed into simple text, link, and picture formats. The format and templates are defined by the end user not the creator.
This is the next natural solution, the information is then passed on more efficiently. As the end user I don't have to worry about your color choices or layout or template. I define them so information exchange is improved. If I don't like the choices then I can change them.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Live love laugh
The American way of life is a strange a mythical creature. I say this because as Americans we are always searching for the extreme. Whether its in sports or money or even food, we always look for the absolute. No compromises, no mediocrity. When we want to be rich we want to be completely rich, and when we want to be happy we will not settle for content. It is the American way of life.
I have to say now that as I watch people and observe their behaviors (something I have always done). I have come to my own proverbial epiphany and that is I don’t want to be rich beyond my wildest dreams. I don’t want to be an extreme. I want to be content and satisfied with my life. Now I’m not saying I don’t want to be happy. What I’m saying is I have noticed that the adage "Money cant buy happiness" is actually true. Some of the happiest people I have ever met weren’t rich or even well off. There are also those who would argue, "It may not buy happiness but it’s a good start." I can’t completely agree with those individuals either. In the past 26 years it has never mattered how much money I have made, I always spend it. If I make 5 dollars an hour then I will adapt my lifestyle to suit if I make 100 thousand dollars a year I can be fairly certain I will adapt my lifestyle to suit that also. I have learned in the past you can get used to just about anything, it just takes awhile to adjust.
Its funny every time I write one of these things I lose track of what I wanted to say to begin with and just ramble most of the time. And the worst part is it’s not like its original, and I’m a bit late in learning it. But I still like to share so I do :) The main reason I actually began writing this is because wanted to say I’ve always wanted to be happy and in talking with people I noticed that the times that I have been truly happy and content are in the moment when you first wake up with someone you care about in your arms. For that moment nothing else exists except the two of you. You all know what I am talking about. Take the time if you are in a relationship to make that moment last. Stop what you are doing and for a minute look at the person you are with and say Hi with out worries or troubles. Just put everything aside for one minute and tell that person you care about that they mean something to you. Make a connection; you never know how long they are going to be there, so every day is a new experience. If you feel that you do the same thing everyday, realize that the person, who asks you how your day was, really cares and might actually want to hear about it. It might actually be interesting to them because they don’t do that every day. Make the connection every day with the ones you care about.
I have to say now that as I watch people and observe their behaviors (something I have always done). I have come to my own proverbial epiphany and that is I don’t want to be rich beyond my wildest dreams. I don’t want to be an extreme. I want to be content and satisfied with my life. Now I’m not saying I don’t want to be happy. What I’m saying is I have noticed that the adage "Money cant buy happiness" is actually true. Some of the happiest people I have ever met weren’t rich or even well off. There are also those who would argue, "It may not buy happiness but it’s a good start." I can’t completely agree with those individuals either. In the past 26 years it has never mattered how much money I have made, I always spend it. If I make 5 dollars an hour then I will adapt my lifestyle to suit if I make 100 thousand dollars a year I can be fairly certain I will adapt my lifestyle to suit that also. I have learned in the past you can get used to just about anything, it just takes awhile to adjust.
Its funny every time I write one of these things I lose track of what I wanted to say to begin with and just ramble most of the time. And the worst part is it’s not like its original, and I’m a bit late in learning it. But I still like to share so I do :) The main reason I actually began writing this is because wanted to say I’ve always wanted to be happy and in talking with people I noticed that the times that I have been truly happy and content are in the moment when you first wake up with someone you care about in your arms. For that moment nothing else exists except the two of you. You all know what I am talking about. Take the time if you are in a relationship to make that moment last. Stop what you are doing and for a minute look at the person you are with and say Hi with out worries or troubles. Just put everything aside for one minute and tell that person you care about that they mean something to you. Make a connection; you never know how long they are going to be there, so every day is a new experience. If you feel that you do the same thing everyday, realize that the person, who asks you how your day was, really cares and might actually want to hear about it. It might actually be interesting to them because they don’t do that every day. Make the connection every day with the ones you care about.
Expect the unexpected
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One day you’re on top of the world the next the world is crashing down around your ears. Am I happy? Yes most days. Am I sad? Occasionally when things are beyond my control. In my life there have been ups and downs. From as far back as I can remember I have always tried to be happy and to have others around me who wanted to be joyous. But alas, people are stupid. For some reason everyone between the ages of born and dead likes to be miserable. Give some one something for free to brighten their day and they will break it. Offer them a chance to do something to help them and they complain it’s not free (so they can break it). Give some one a little bad news and they make it seem like the end of the world.
I wrote a poem about lawn gnomes who bowl.
I had a dream where you and I ate Ice Cream.
The only thing I can figure out is how to add. A number here or there but when you add people it doesn’t make sense. 1 + 1 can equal any number higher than 2. (If you don’t get it then you aren't getting any) Long dark hallways and parking garages scare me a little because you start thinking about subtraction. 1 of me minus 1 of me = a little scared. Subtraction is very rarely a good thing. $20 - any amount = sucks. Head - hair = sucks. Not that I have anything against bald people but if it won’t grow back that sucks. Car - gas = sucks. There are good subtractions too don’t get me wrong, they are just few and far between.
My life is a story that should be made into an epic movie.
I wrote a poem about lawn gnomes who bowl.
I had a dream where you and I ate Ice Cream.
The only thing I can figure out is how to add. A number here or there but when you add people it doesn’t make sense. 1 + 1 can equal any number higher than 2. (If you don’t get it then you aren't getting any) Long dark hallways and parking garages scare me a little because you start thinking about subtraction. 1 of me minus 1 of me = a little scared. Subtraction is very rarely a good thing. $20 - any amount = sucks. Head - hair = sucks. Not that I have anything against bald people but if it won’t grow back that sucks. Car - gas = sucks. There are good subtractions too don’t get me wrong, they are just few and far between.
My life is a story that should be made into an epic movie.
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