Around Quote by Adam Ostrow
“The Internet is just a bunch of servers and broadband cables and routers that traffic data around the world. But I think now the Internet is starting to become an entity that society views as a human thing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Tech Trends, 2015
The Internet is evolving from a tool into a pervasive entity that people perceive as a living part of society.
In simple terms: The Internet is becoming a societal entity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize its societal impact.
Themes
technology
society
identity
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media literacy
- business strategy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
digital ecology
anthropomorphism
network theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does treating the Internet as a human thing change responsibility?
- What risks arise from anthropomorphizing technology?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook individual agency and privacy concerns.
