Journal #5

We have discussed that what makes new media so revolutionary is in fact, the networking capability introduced in this century. An extension upon this idea extends in thinking about the ideas of wirelessness and mobility. 

Wirelessness, being a relatively new aspect in writing, has drastically changed the way we write. Though we have always been able to write wirelessly, through pen and paper, internet and computer access from outside the home enhances this process. Wirelessness allows the writer to write as he or she experiences life. This can implant one's fresh ideas into a computer's memory. Instead of having to recall experiences or ideas, one can simply pull up the writing and pick up where they left off. This possibly brings a more genuine, present perspective. Without wirelessness, writing would not be as accurate because it would be done from memory. Also, writing would always look towards the experience as a past event. Wirelessness allows the writer to write during the experience, and the text will therefore have a much more relevant perspective.

 Mobility also increases circulation, and the speed at which this is done. A person can live tweet and post ideas, share them, etc. We are constantly bombarded with the latest news and opinions through social media and its mobility. These posts, depending on their spreadability, have the potential to be seen by the masses. The mobility of a text allows it to reach a far greater amount of people than ever before. 

Writing itself is done differently through new technologies. People are able to share ideas from anywhere in the world, and these ideas have the potential to reach people all around the world. Ideas change, and are participated upon rapidly through the new capability of wirelessness.