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Web 2.0 and the impact of technology on social computing

Published by
MariaMurphy
at 8 November, 2007 in Impact of technology, social computing and Women in ICT. 5 Comments

Today I presented to the WIC hot breakfast series on Web 2.0 and the impact of technology on social computing. I talked about how life is really fast paced, we are time poor and don’t have time to catch up with our friends and family as it is, let alone have time for social networking with web friends. But a communication and connectivity revolution is occurring and like any good revolution, its one that connect people, information and knowledge and is about the people and YOU taking control.

Yes, I’m busy and time poor, but what I’ve realised is, this is exactly why social computing works for me. By using the social computing tools available me i am sharing contacts with people I trust and learning how to quickly get through the noise on the Internet, to the sites that are going to be interesting and relevant to me.You can leverage off the power of the many and build your network through friends and friends of friends. Its about getting connected. It also about trust and how you trusted network can work for you so you can gain access to the knowledge and information you need.

This connectivity revolution is fostering innovation and creativity. Instead of the Web 1.0 top down approach to information, Web 2.0 allows a bottom up approach to sharing information. That’s why the social stuff is at the very core of Web 2.0. Knowledge may be power, but the real power is when that knowledge is shared. Viva the revolution!

Positive impact of technology

Published by
Maria Murphy
at 13 September, 2007 in Impact of technology. 0 Comments

2007 - 2008 WIC HOT Breakfast Series

It is back again, the new WIC HOT Breakfast Series begins this week! This year’s series follows on from the theme of the WIC in Winter debate, with each speaker looking at the impact of technology on areas ranging from boarder security, to ethics, to agriculture, to marketing and more. For all the details on the event, speakers and topics, visit the WIC website.

We are kicking off the series with Anne Trimmer CEO of the Medical Industry Association of Australia, speaking on “Medical Technology – Creating a Healthier Australia”.

Where: The Hall, University House, ANU, 1 Balmain Crescent, Acton

When: Thursday 13 September, 7.15am for breakfast at 7.30am. Talk beings at 8.00am


This series is shaping up to be even more popular, informative and entertaining than ever, so once again, we are offering a special discount price if you combine your membership and purchase of a series ticket. Current members will have already received this offer in their membership renewal and new members can take up the offer on the registration form.