Blown To Bits

Blown to Bits Assignment:

1) The change towards a digital world is inevitable and will transform the way normal people go about their daily lives.

2)    a. Define what a "bit" is.
       b. Determine some advantages of the use of "bits" for safety purposes.
       c. Elaborate on how communication companies like Verizon or AT&T could restrict freedom of              speech?
       d. Describe Moore's Law.
3)  I agree that computing will transform society. In fact, I think it could be argued that computing has already transformed our society. People use smartphones and websites every single day, and it often affect our personal lives. Many people's jobs would not exist without computers. People find news and information online, and many print sources are becoming deprecated.



Tyler Culmo's Questions:
1) Clarify what makes a "bit"
   - A "bit" is a piece of information made of 0's and 1's that are stored on computers.
2) Compare physical and digital processes needed to accomplish a task
   - Digital processes are typically faster than physical ones, and it involves less work.
3) State how you feel about the idea of things such as SSN, Medical Information and birth records stored forever unless there are policies to get rid of it.
   - I think it's a dangerous situation as far as privacy is concerned. It needs to be governed better and have more restrictions. 
4) Determine whether or not the rapidly advancing technology is good for the humans.
   - I  think it's good for humans, because it'll make us more advanced and allow us to perform various tasks more quickly.