Why I Am At MATC

As a consumer of the internet, and as a Network Specialist this topic was of special interest to me. This specific talk was on how the internet is changing behavior patterns of internet consumers. Through "punishment" and "reward" social media is shaping how we interact with the internet. The presenter Jaron Lanier uses humor along with a story telling method to get his point across. He is expressive with his gestures, and puts extra emphasis on the things he is passionate about. He engages his audience using humor that people can directly relate to. He goes about telling his story in a way that everyone can relate with. I personally agree with his stance on the topic that as consumers we are being reprogrammed by the rewards that social media has to offer.  He discusses things that were once deemed as fictional, that have become our reality. It is interesting how social media uses simple tools to shape how we as consumers consume what they have to offer and shape...

         After listening to a few pod casts, and reading multiply articles, I have come to the conclusion that artificial intelligence is inevitable whether people like it or not it is the future. Artificial intelligence no doubt will benefit man kind, the question is whether man kind can control A.I. after it becomes super intelligent. My theory is that we will need to implement an idea like block chain to control it or  at least stop "evil twins" from taking control. This would provide for a system of checks and balances in order to reduce A.I from becoming to powerful on its own. The fact is that A.I has the potential to learn, and evolve just as humans do, but at a much faster pace. If A.I could exist on a network like block chain, than I believe we would have a much better chance at keeping it under control, and utilizing it for the greater good of humanity. I know this sound like a far far away galaxy, but in reality this is an issue we will face as a...