Introduction Since the evolution of the Internet, technology has changed our lives drastically. With more industries being created as a result of technological developments, just as many existing industries are harmed by these advancements. More and more people are losing their jobs to robots, which in turn can hurt the economy. Since many people are being laid off for not having the technological skill sets, we are not able to enjoy all that technology has to offer us, simply because we cannot afford it.
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review technological trends within the general environment. I will articulate how the News Industry is impacted by technological advancements. In addition, I will identify what the industry can do to deal with this trend. On that same note, I will also make recommendations on the way I would do things if I were in the News Industry.
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Since the Internet, we are more dependent upon technology and less interactive with friends and family. According to the Washington Post, the Web has destroyed our character rather than benefit us (Dewey, 2014). Technology has killed “dead time.” Whether we’re walking to class, standing in line, or occupying the restroom, we tend to be more engaged in technology. On the same note, we instantly turn to our cell phones or any technological device when we experience a moment of silence or a lack of interest on dates with our significant other or friends. Brittany Walker has referred to this as the “security blanket [which] can be defined as an individual using a source of technology to protect themselves from being interactive with another person or to simply occupy themselves in a situation that is not very interesting” (Walker,
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review technological trends within the general environment. I will articulate how the News Industry is impacted by technological advancements. In addition, I will identify what the industry can do to deal with this trend. On that same note, I will also make recommendations on the way I would do things if I were in the News Industry.
Expansion of the Internet …show more content…
Since the Internet, we are more dependent upon technology and less interactive with friends and family. According to the Washington Post, the Web has destroyed our character rather than benefit us (Dewey, 2014). Technology has killed “dead time.” Whether we’re walking to class, standing in line, or occupying the restroom, we tend to be more engaged in technology. On the same note, we instantly turn to our cell phones or any technological device when we experience a moment of silence or a lack of interest on dates with our significant other or friends. Brittany Walker has referred to this as the “security blanket [which] can be defined as an individual using a source of technology to protect themselves from being interactive with another person or to simply occupy themselves in a situation that is not very interesting” (Walker,