Vannevar Bush’s article “As We May Think” offered an interesting look into how technology and communication interrelate with one another. The article looked at the development of technology both past and present (as of 1945) and in doing so, demonstrated how this relationship has shaped the world we live in. I found this examination to be quite interesting and it helped me consider just how much of an impact technology has made on everyday life. It also causes the reader to wonder what the future holds, and how potential jobs may be influenced by the new waves of technology.

Although somewhat technical, “A little history about the world wide web” was a very interesting to read. The most striking affect that this article has is that it demonstrates the small amount of time, relatively speaking, it has taken to develop a technology that has so drastically changed the world. Similar to the Bush article, this causes the reader to wonder, where does it go from here? If a technology that has become so central to our way of life has been developed in such a short time span, one must consider what the next great technology will be and how we will need to adapt professionally to take full advantage of it.

“Realising the Full Potential of the Web” was the best of these articles. The style with which it is written in addition to the wealth of information about the development and future growth of the web were very enjoyable to read. Having knowledge about the future of the Internet is very valuable for someone who is interested in a career in the communications field and this article brought up a large amount of subject matter that allows the reader to intelligently consider what the future holds for the web.