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Post #2: How I Define Web 2.0


Web 2.0 allows me to access content created directly by my peers. I can get opinions from any side of an argument. I can find new content live as it is created. It takes us away from being trapped at a local perspective and gives us a more global gaze. It gives me a more direct link to everyone, and makes one feel as if they can make an impact no matter their ability. Web 2.0 allows the common citizen to share their experiences, ranging from the low importance of a coffee picture to the urgency of reporting of an accident the second it happens.

Web 2.0 allows me personally the beautiful opportunity to have a living portfolio. I can get feedback on my works immediately, update it on a whim, and communicate with potential customers regardless of my own (currently lacking) coding ability. I also frequently use parts of web 2.0 to keep track of what is happening in the lives of my family. It helps me stay connected and aware of what they are doing even when I can’t dedicate the two hours it takes to talk to my mother on the phone.

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