Date: A type of fruit
See how my sense of humour has diminished in this place? Sigh.....
I have read this article called The DNA of Information by N. Negroponte. He talks about some very interesting things involving bit data and true life, which he refers to as bits and atoms (respectively).
This Negroponte person sees the value in using bits; however, he underestimates the value of atoms. The only con he mentions about bits is that they cannot replace atoms (at least not right now). He also mentions that “My bits, unlike PolyGram's atoms, were not caught in customs”. This is not just a pro, but also a con. Because of this, an individual can access almost anything from almost anywhere. Not everything bit is a good bit. Another thing to note is that unlike my programs and bit-files, my video cassettes aren’t going to crash because of a virus.
Regarding the topic of books and digital books, perhaps it has not occurred to him as well, that people sometimes simply like to read a book because it’s a book? Digital books can take away a little bit of the magic for some people. And the likelihood that someone is going to pay for aforementioned digital book is low (why buy when you can just use a torrent?); how are writers supposed to make a decent living?
The internet and digital information is very convenient and helps alot; but it it should not replace human living.
Thats my 2 cents. Which, rounded, is zero. Which is actually about the same amount your IQ just increased.
Blessings
~Raptor F Jesus
