It Takes a Village to Find a Phone begins with a woman named Ivanna, who left her Sidekick cellphone in a New York City cab. Much to her dismay, a great deal of important information such as contacts and the guest list for her upcoming wedding were stored on the phone. However, Ivanna’s situation differed from the typical story of lost cellphones that never get returned, thanks to her friend Evan. Evan, who is quite the “tech-savvy” guy, created a website that posted updates on the search for Ivanna’s phone. Eventually a reward was even offered for its return.
This story is used to demonstrate the power of the Internet and social media today. The possibilities are basically endless of who can receive what information online. For example, I have no idea where readers of this blog may come from, just as Evan possibly didn’t realize the reach of his hunt. If Ivanna had used traditional methods of finding lost items (i.e. posters and flyers around town) her Sidekick’s fate more than likely would have ended differently. However, the convenience and flexibility of technology today lead us to believe that anything is possible.
I like your point of not knowing who may see your blog and information. It is kind of a scary thought. It makes you think about what you post and what you omit from your blog. It also brings up the question, would I share the same things in person and online? Is the cyber world and real world the same or different in that matter...?
ReplyDeleteIt is very true that Ivanna's phone would have had a different outcome if traditional methods would have been used. It just shows how powerful social media and the internet is.
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