Sorry to say but this lecture (03 Feb 2009) was as boring as it sounds.
I have not encountered a time line since doing my SAT exams in year 6. There was alot of material to digest in this lecture. The fact that an idea that was not disimilar from the technology we celebrate today was first express in 1945 by Vannaver Bush was rather brow raising.
The first hypertext browsing device was created in the 60s and evolved into the internet and world wide web as we know it today.
It’s funny how the idea for a revolutionary technology was first thought of in the 1930’s, and it has took until recent years to ‘boom’. I couldn’t imagine life without it.
On the other hand it would be nice to go home and just switch off, without the compulsive thought of checking facebook, email, various forums and RSS news feeds.
I would love to breakdown every little fact that was thrown at us, but I switched off, it was a difficult topic to take in.
However you can read the blog that was on the big screen if you wish to read up on the subject.
SK
I promise to be more enthusiastic next week.
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