Blogathon: March 21, 2017 | Digital Imprint and the Social Network

Ever wondered how we get to see ads for stuff we have been searching for in Amazon or eBay?


With rapid digitization in the offing, it is but a matter of time, when robots will rule our lives and the oft-seen scenario (think rise of the machines) be played out in our real lives. Scary? Yes, to a certain extent.


Digital imprint and digitization is for real. We have to accept this hard fact and be prepared for any such eventualities.


What could change, you might ask?


Umm, maybe the way we shop has certainly changed. In the near future, the way we select or are offered choices during our "Casual browsing session" in Amazon or any other website will change.


Is it good or bad? 


Can't really say. It depends solely on how we react to the kind of digital onslaught.


As of now, we are in a state of flux and we must brace ourselves for a wave of digitization, whether we like it or not.

Comments

  1. Bharathi Bhaskar2:53 PM

    I am happy about the technological advancement. However, I am not very comfortable with 'Google' knowing what's running in my head. I am amazed by the fact that how various websites give me 'suggestions' based on my search criteria. It is scary, not to say the confidentiality of my personal data.

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    1. Nithya2:09 PM

      It is the reality of our times, dear. Whatever you do in the virtual world, your digital footprints lead right back to you. Can't help it. As with everything, we must learn to 'play' these features in order to gain the maximum impetus. :)

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