Blog 7: EOTO1 Reaction

 EOTO1 Reaction

Ballpoint pen

 

One of the presentations I found the most intriguing was the invention of the ballpoint pen. I use these pens every week, so it was interesting to see the information behind it and where it came from. Who would have ever thought that a pen could be a changing point in history! Students found it more efficient when doing school and work. The pen was created by John Loud, who was a Harvard Law alumni. He worked with leather. Because he worked with leather, he was constantly using pens to mark things, but he found that it wasn't efficient. This is why he created the ballpoint pen! Although John Loud created his design in 1888, the ballpoint pen didn’t become popular until years later, when Laszlo Biro improved upon it in the 1930s. The ballpoint pen is now a common tool in offices, schools, and homes, changing how we write and communicate. It is interesting to me how such a little tool can impact so much.

World Wide Web

I was very interested in the presentation about the world wide web. It was founded by Tim Berns Lee. In the presentation, Jake explained the launch of the World Wide Web changed the Internet from a small network to a global platform that affects every part of our lives. It has brought many benefits, like easy access to information and better connections, but it also means we need to use it responsibly. He emphasized that as we move forward, we must make sure the Web remains a force for good. When I first started using the world wide web, I noticed how there were some things that should probably be censored to keep young audiences safe. Like Jake said, we need to make sure that the Web stays a positive force. 

Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram was one of the presentations that grasped my interest. I loved this presentation because it related to the websites that I use everyday. Facebook made it easy for people to instantly share messages and pictures with others around the world. It also gave businesses a new way to promote themselves using Facebook’s algorithms. Personally, I don’t use facebook as much as I use other social media platforms. Instagram is one of my most request used. Tatum discussed that Instagram makes it easy to take a photo, add a filter, and share it with friends and family. It created a new way to communicate, focusing on images instead of just text or business.