For this assignment, we learned about how many small towns are improving their internet speeds and availability themselves by installing their own fibre-optic cables, and how technology could replace the many different ways we store information, for example, hospitals and schools. The most surprising part of this assignment was definitely learning about the installation of fibre-optic cables and how small towns are managing to develop their modern lives on their own! Some small towns even figured out ways to have faster internet speeds than some of the biggest cities in the country. I also found it very interesting that many big cities have very slow internet and if they wanted speeds like the ones in these small towns, it would cost them a fortune, when in the small towns, the prices are very reasonable. I think that everyone should have access to high speed internet because many people use it for their work and when high speeds aren't given, sometimes that work can be messed up or late. Without high speed internet in everyone's houses, many people in that community will probably leave for bigger cities for easier work or just for entertainment purposes. Today, high internet speeds are very appealing, and when people have the right technology but slow internet, they will see no use in living in that area and leave. I don't worry too much about my privacy being invaded when I use the internet because I don't usually use certain websites enough that require personal information. However, I do think of ways that my personal information can be protected whenever I put out any kind of personal information. I don't think too much about what I am posting at this point in time because I personally don't think that it will affect me too much. I want to be a teacher when I am older and I know how to delete the majority of things on the internet of myself that I don't like. Especially this year where I have many changes happening I am going to want to delete a lot of information that is easily retrieved of me. Also, I hate when people say that nothing is ever deleted from the internet because that may be somewhat true, but it doesn't matter unless someone is stalking you or something uncommon like that.
I think that the biggest issue for young people when it comes to digital access and privacy is that the majority of them don't take it seriously enough. Sure, there is a higher chance of your personal information being safe after you share it online, but you shouldn't just give out your information out like it's nothing. For example, if you live in a huge city like LA and you put your address on the internet, chances are someone will show up at your house or stalk you. It's just lucky that we live in such a small area that the chances of this happening are very slim!
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