Class Presentation #2

World without secrets by Richard Hunter was actually presented by two groups which probably means i obtained the most information from this particular book out of all the other presentations. One of these two presentations i remember being particularly long which seemed to spark my interest less as the information flowed on and on.
The book goes in depth with the advancement of technology like telematics and WiFi (Wireless Fidelity). It also talks about privacy on the web, while lots of web users claim to care about their personal information, PPIs are still being posted. The book isn't just about privacy and protecting it, or not as the case may be, but also offers a look at how open source software like Linux has created true alternatives for Microsoft.

Much of these technological advances were exciting to hear about as this is what may come of our future and could be what we have to look forward to. In the book face scanning technology to find criminals in the crowd was used and cars are improving technology to become safer for the driver/ passengers. While driving one will be able to know what conditions lie ahead; like snow or animals. Also, a car could one day be pinpointed to know its exact location for the knowledge of a crash or be able to tell how severe the crash was. Face detection on cameras in public places could one day, according to World Without Secrets, be able to identify a criminal or certain information one would need to know about a person who is entering a business for safety reasons.

One of the most interesting technological advances mentioned in the book was technology within a house. Houses will simply be controlled with a universal remote control which could turn lights on and off, detect security cameras, even tell you what is in your fridge from a simple device. This reminded me of the Disney movie that was created about a house that cleaned itself, woke people up when they need to be somewhere, made them the dinner of their choice, even got kids ready for school. The movie was called Smart House and was probably made within the years 2000-2002. With actual technology being created to do these things is almost unbelievable yet astonishing when it seemed like a fairytale only 6 years ago.

So, if people can be identified through a camera with face detection and a house can cook a family dinner, i would say that technology is advancing and quickly. This book was published in 2002 and was probably written in 2001. If 7 years have gone by i would say this advancement in technology could be creeping up on us faster than we think.