COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

What will the communication technology landscape look like in 2024 A.D.?

Manuela Velasquez

Technology Never Sleeps

In the last decade, there have been significant advancements in communication technology

which has shaped and defined modern society. The internet, mobile devices, and social media remodeled how and what people communicate to society as a whole. It is difficult to imagine

how much more advanced technology can get in the next ten years, but every year I see another innovation of communication technology take

over the world.

Uses & Gratifications Theory

This theory assumes that users seek out the mass media to satisfy their individual needs.

People greatly use media to fulfill their personal needs, making the uses and gratifications theory important to technology innovation.

Social Media In 2024, social media will continue to

be a main form of communication.

Every organization, business, and person will have their own website where they can post status updates, various forms of media, information, and events.

There will be current events, local news, and entertainment made available on the home screen to go along with the updates of friends and family.

File sharing/uploading, instant messaging, and video calling will be made possible through an all-in-one social media site.

Moore's Innovation Adoption Rate

This theory explains that innovations go through a gradual change of being accepted.

It takes time for the majority of the population to catch on to and adapt to the change in technology.

Smartphones & Mobile Devices

In the next decade, I see cellular devices being used more and more like computers.

They will be able to project a virtual keyboard and have increased memory storage.

A permanent GPS locator will allow for missing and/or stolen devices to be found.

With the growing popularity of tablets, computers will become an inconvenience.

Tablets are capable of doing all that a computer can on a smaller, versatile, and more interactive screen.

In Ten Years...

EDUCATION- Classes will be completely

virtual.

- Video recordings of lectures and lessons can eliminate in class meetings.

- Live video conferencing between students/parents and teachers more convenient.

- Schools will use tablets to teach, eliminating the need for texts and use of paper completely

In Ten Years...

BUSINESS-Video conferencing will

replace physical meetings.

- Office jobs can be done from home or anywhere in the world.

- Elimination of paper trail as tablets and smartphones will be used to electronically communicate and complete tasks.

Television & Film in 2024

Eventually, television sets will be a thing of the past. With inventions such as Google glass, the personal television will be made possible.

People can watch their favorite shows, movies, and any video through a pair of personal and portable glasses.

This innovation would lead to less arguments over the remote.

Television & Film in 2024

For a more social experience, all cinemas will adapt to four-dimensional screenings.

Special glasses will allow for simulated video in which the viewer sees themselves as part of the movie/TV show.

Critical Mass Theory

The critical mass theory was created by theorist Thomas Shelling and sociologist Mark Granovetter.

This theory suggests that people are more likely to take a risk after watching someone else experience it.

This is especially important to communication because in order for future communication technologies to be successful, they must be adopted by society.

The audience is ultimately in control of what fad or trend takes off.

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