Contextual Computing

How will the IoT change our lives?

What's Next

• Hypermobile
  • You are physically always connected
  • Always able to communicate
  • Sensors can now measure more about you
  • In turn, it can provide more feedback
• Smart "Things"
  • Home automation
  • Driverless cars
  • Full computers the size of a button
  • Every device is connected to one another

Implications

• Nomophobia is a fear of being without a cell phone, or otherwise unable to connect with others
• Like electricity, cars, and toilets, the Internet has become an integral part of society
• Is generally reliable, we now expect to be able to find the answer to any question or communicate with anybody
• As things continue to become open source and accessible online, the way we consume media will change

Consumption of Media

• Netflix now uploads whole seasons at a time, allowing for binge-watching
• Cord-cutting has become more popular, as web video improves in quality
• The democratization of media makes it easier to gain a following
• Napster, iTunes, and Spotify has popularized audio files
• Anybody can start a band, make videos, write, draw, and code
  • The term "Renaissance man" was given to individuals who were adept at a variety of arts and sciences.​
  • More, smaller fan bases are changing the way we view celebrities

Global Connectivity

• Connectivity has already had huge effects in developing markets
• Traditional banking isn't able to exist in areas where transactions and loans are small
  • Countries like Kenya have turned to mobile banking, where transactions occur over text message
• Previously it may not have been considered economical to enter certain markets
  • Digital markets have little physical costs, removing barriers and improving economic conditions
• Education revolutions will make it cheaper and more flexible
  • Often people today don't have the time or money to attend a school

Conclusion

• The Internet of Things will make us more connected to other people and other things.
• This will affect the way we create and consume media in the future
• The world we live in is changing faster than we expect
  • This isn't necessarily bad, just different
  • It's important to be aware of how these changes affect our lives