One of the best articles I’ve seen lately was published on a blog about “greatness” called Baekdal.com.
It gives an overview of the history and rapid evolution of information technology.
Here’s a sample slice from where we’re at right now.
People get information from TV, websites, blogs and social network sites. Oh, and the old people still cling to newspapers and magazines.
… But 2009 is also going to be the start of the next revolution. Because everything we know is about to change. …
The first and most dramatic change is the concept of Social News. Social news is quickly taking over our need for staying up-to-date with what goes on in the world. News is no longer being reported by journalists, now it comes from everyone. And it is being reported directly from the source to you – bypassing the traditional media channels.
I highly recommend you check out Baekdal – Where is Everyone?
I think the graphic is wrong, by the way.
Social News (e.g. Twitter) is not nearly as much the NEXT BIG THING as is shown above.
Some future evolution of Facebook or Friendfeed is the best way to CONNECT with people that’s been invented so far. Twitter is already a subset of those two vastly superior systems now.
(via bluepeak)
Rick McCharles 
Yeah, it’s old fashioned and nothing beats sitting in front of your computer for REAL connection, but you know, if the network’s down or something … you could always just have a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine or a pint of ale) with someone.
Good point chopbox. I’ll meet you for Greek Monday night. …
Oh, you couldn’t make it.
Blast. One of the downsides of connecting personally.
🙂