The Internet And The Internet

The Internet has been one of the most diverse mass communication devices seen yet. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world” the Internet can relate to all previous mass communications because it either greatens or lessen that device. Writing, for example, has been enhanced by the Internet because never before have so many thing been written, typed or posted onto the Internet not weekly, or even daily but hourly. Mass media has absolutely flourished with the use on the Internet. The addicting power of the internet has lessen the use of printing many would say, with word spreading across the web so quickly customers do not want to wait until tomorrow to hear the latest gossip or newest revelations, they would rather go online and found out right then right now. Entertainment has used the Internet to their advantage with the access to online radio, television and even movies, but ever since entertainment has been available online has it taken the spotlight from television? The Internet is one of the most controversial, yet essential and applicable piece of communication one could have in today’s modern world.

Writing began nearly twelve thousand years ago with symbolic writing. Then in 1700 BC the Canaanite alphabet was created, followed by the Phoenician alphabet in 800 BC, then finally the Greek alphabet in 300 BC that we still use today. Mobile writing began first, with papyrus, a thin piece of paper like material harvested from the papyrus plant. This type of writing material was first established with the Ancient Egyptians. Later followed parchment, which was a material made mostly of animal skin such as sheep o...

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...ning too with the option of personalization. The decline in television is because of websites like Hulu and Netflix, which allows a person to watch television shows the day after they are aired as well as full television series and movies as well.

Writing, printing, mass media and entertainment can all be found in one place, the Internet. The Internet has affected all aspects of these mass communications in a surreal way. Printing moved to the Internet and made more job opportunities for online writers. A new form of writing has been created due to the Internet. The media and the world of entertainment has thrived and found new breeding ground because of the enormous amount of opportunity the Internet has created. These four revolutions get intertwined and create the explosive and growing technological world of the Internet that people see in front of them today.