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
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