How are the current advances in technology changing or going to change the way we communicate?
The advancement in technology like the Internet, computers and tablets is travelling at a fast pace. Most written forms of communication such as newspaper, Magazine, and Books are at their lowest point and are expected to lose 25% of their jobs over the period of the next few years. The print industry is dramatically decreasing because the Internet has and continues to shape the way we communicate with others. The future of print is not very certain, and many believe that print won’t be a part of the future because there will be no need for anything to be printed due to the advancement in technology. While the print industry is suffering immensely, it is predicted that apps such as eBook, iBook, and audiobook will increase vastly over the next few years. In a few years newspapers, books, and advertisements will all only be created and broadcasted online.Therefore, future technology should be made to fit with people’s needs. Tablets of the future in my opinion should not take away from peoples interaction with others but should enhance people’s face to face communication globally.
The future advancement in technology will change means of communication all across the world. It is unknown what the future may hold for the progression of communication technology, but it is not impossible to say that we may be able to send emails with our own thoughts or brain waves somewhere in the future.