digital nation part 2

This video really did a great job covering the impact technology has throughout our world.  However, the second half of Digital Nation on Frontline really caught my interest.  It's incredible that technology has become so widespread and so important to the point that almost all marketing is through advanced technology.  I had no idea that people all around the globe used certain social networking games where you can live through what is known as an "avatar."  For instance, Second Life is a program in which you can create your very own avatar that you control in a fictitious world.  You can fly, purchase items, drive, speak, build and so on!  The best part is that people in the workforce or business setting can actually interact through Second Life rather than holding meetings and physically sitting in a conference room.  Another aspect that I found very interesting was how the Army used virtual military mission computer games in order to recruit those under the age of 18.  Personally, I never thought the Army would ever open a business where young teens could virtually feel as if they were fighting on the battlefield; using fake weapons, machinery and playing through virtualized soldiers.  Although many have argued and protested against their children being exposed to "violence through games," I felt that most of the users were old enough to understand the concept and to avoid violence.

The idea of technology seems to be way more accepting as the years go on.  I'm sure it's because there's no way of getting rid of it!  The segment that showed Bubbe, an eight-something year old grandmother, cooking with her young grandson through an internet show is a great idea!  No matter the age, it's never too late to learn more about what technology can offer.