The Terminator movies did a pretty good job of predicting how powerful the internet would be and also of what robots would be capable of. Now I`m sure you are sitting there right now reading this, thinking `what the heck is this guy on about`.
Well without further ado let me introduce to you the dawn of the T-1000 (kind of)
From this video we can see how sophisticated robots are becoming, and to parallel the robotic industry with the internet, if this is where we are today, imagine in 5000 days.
Going back to what Kevin Kelly spoke about in his ted.com talk. In 5000 days the internet will have the equivalent power of 3 billion human brains. Can you imagine if a robot could tap into that kind of power... you know what on second thoughts maybe we should slow down, this internet business might be way out of our control before we know it.
I`m just joking though, I love technology and what its done for the business I`m all for forging ahead and dealing wit what happens when and if it even does.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Do you know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG??
Our lives are full of decisions, what to eat, what to wear, should I do my homework, should I hang out with friends, should I... should I... should I?
What about should I accept a $50,000 bribe to facilitate the 5 million dollar business deal? This is a question that we don`t have to ask ourselves on a daily basis, or maybe we are in a country/industry where we do, but the important thing is; how do we answer? Well Bernard Madoff knew his answer and so did the top heads at Enron. Madoff, made off with a cool billion before his bad luck caught up with him.
Business ethics is a very abstract subject and depending on our backgrounds and motives we have different view points. I thought I was set in my opinion that a business ethics course wouldn`t have much impact on my decisions after school. I thought, I`ve been pretty good up`till now why would I change when I`m working in the real world.
Then today, while doing a presentation on this very topic a classmate pointed out, `we haven`t had to ask ourselves these types of questions before now`, so I thought maybe an ethics course isn`t such a bad idea.
Whether e-business or non-virtual business there are ethical decisions that we need to make. The question I pose to you - my readers, is. Do you know the difference between right and wrong?
A real world case that puts the ethics to test - Enron...check out the clip
What about should I accept a $50,000 bribe to facilitate the 5 million dollar business deal? This is a question that we don`t have to ask ourselves on a daily basis, or maybe we are in a country/industry where we do, but the important thing is; how do we answer? Well Bernard Madoff knew his answer and so did the top heads at Enron. Madoff, made off with a cool billion before his bad luck caught up with him.
Business ethics is a very abstract subject and depending on our backgrounds and motives we have different view points. I thought I was set in my opinion that a business ethics course wouldn`t have much impact on my decisions after school. I thought, I`ve been pretty good up`till now why would I change when I`m working in the real world.
Then today, while doing a presentation on this very topic a classmate pointed out, `we haven`t had to ask ourselves these types of questions before now`, so I thought maybe an ethics course isn`t such a bad idea.
Whether e-business or non-virtual business there are ethical decisions that we need to make. The question I pose to you - my readers, is. Do you know the difference between right and wrong?
A real world case that puts the ethics to test - Enron...check out the clip
Monday, September 28, 2009
Play This and Get Connected !!!
BEFORE YOU START READING: PLAY THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM
The new black eyeds peas song called 'One Tribe' of their album The E.N.D. that is the song you should be listening to while reading this.
What does a black eyed peas song have to do with e-business you might ask? Well the song talks about connectedness, and how we are all one. Which in the literal sense is certainly not true but we are all connected through the web in one way or another.
Blackberries, iPhones, Kiosk terminals, even regular cell phones ;anything that has the ability to connect online in a manner of speaking connects us, but more importantly connects business.
Non-profit organizations and charities have so much more potential with the internet and ability to connect to people around the world.
So ask yourself, how many people have you connected with today?
Enjoy.
The new black eyeds peas song called 'One Tribe' of their album The E.N.D. that is the song you should be listening to while reading this.
What does a black eyed peas song have to do with e-business you might ask? Well the song talks about connectedness, and how we are all one. Which in the literal sense is certainly not true but we are all connected through the web in one way or another.
Blackberries, iPhones, Kiosk terminals, even regular cell phones ;anything that has the ability to connect online in a manner of speaking connects us, but more importantly connects business.
Non-profit organizations and charities have so much more potential with the internet and ability to connect to people around the world.
So ask yourself, how many people have you connected with today?
Enjoy.
Friday, September 25, 2009
A wealth of information
There is so so much information online these days, how are we supposed to keep up?
We probably don't even realize how much we are missing out on. Some might say that events and business on the other side of the planet don't affect us, unless of course you are involved or following that business.
But just yesterday, Sydney, Australia experienced the worst sandstorm in over 70 years shutting down all forms of transportation, even diverting planes from New Zealand.
What it all boils down to is are we using the web as efficiently as possible and if we are this overwhelmed with this much information today can you imagine in 2, 5 or 10 years from now.
Don't get left behind and never stop "surfing the web"
We probably don't even realize how much we are missing out on. Some might say that events and business on the other side of the planet don't affect us, unless of course you are involved or following that business.
But just yesterday, Sydney, Australia experienced the worst sandstorm in over 70 years shutting down all forms of transportation, even diverting planes from New Zealand.
What it all boils down to is are we using the web as efficiently as possible and if we are this overwhelmed with this much information today can you imagine in 2, 5 or 10 years from now.
Don't get left behind and never stop "surfing the web"
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