Amanda Mayer
Dr. O’Brien
Enc1101 V4

Janurary 28, 2014 Since the beginning of time, people have used their imagination to create thoughts of what the future might hold. For instance, television shows like the Jetson’s and Star Trek have introduced unthinkable scenarios such as video phone calls and hovercrafts to the American public. Even though we haven’t quite made it to flying cars, technology has made video chat and other amazing technological advances available to almost anybody! Skype has opened doors for people that have family members or friends that live far away or are overseas serving our country. Skype is even used to perform interviews! This particular photograph is an awesome advertisement that portrays something that was only seen in our wildest dreams during the early 1900’s. They used an old look to demonstrate our new reality. In comparison to other means of communication like emails, texts or regular phone calls, Skype gives people the opportunity to interact on a whole other level. Skype combines real time video technology with human speaking ability to provide users with an experience similar to an in-person conversation. It gives people the opportunity to have a REAL conversation by allowing one another to involve personality and show facial expressions. Skype allows for more social comfort and confidence when a serious conversation is needed. Many issues with communication occur because of misinterpreted or mistyped messages sent digitally. Text messages are lifeless and generic. They may not get the actual message that they are trying to get across. Some people, like my Grandmother, will not partake in these amazing new advances that continue to build daily. Unfortunately, like it or not, technology will continue to grow and anyone that doesn’t keep up will be dust in the wind. In conclusion, I think that everyone should look forward to see what the future brings. Don’t ever think anything is impossible.