Reading Response

The idea of the effects of the networking information economy I found really truthful and they are something that I continue to see day in and day out. This type of economy can allow you to be more independent and allow you to get things down on your own record. Some of the things the reading brought up in terms of values this economy increases includes individual freedom, critical culture, and a more genuinely participatory political system. The internet is a means of reaching all of these goals by connecting different users around the world. As an internet user, you can be your own entity without the direct control of someone above you. Furthermore, the internet creates a much richer culture since you have a melting pot of ideas from across the planet. Posting videos, photos, and other content like that allow users to immerse themselves in this rich culture. In terms of more genuine participation, the fact that there is so much freedom and opportunities to be heard online, people’s participation in the online world is much more increased than without the internet. Overall, the internet plays a huge role in this type of economy and has brought us many affordances as a result of bringing the world closer together.