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The Internet of Things                                       by Wild Wonda

Internet: an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational facilities around the world.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internet ''. 28 Jul. 2015 ''

Thing:  an object whose name is not known or stated.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thing ''. 28 Jul. 2015 ''



Two terms commonly used loosely without need for definition, coming together to form a whole new world. A world known to those that speak the technological jargon of the 21st century. A world full of wonders that go way beyond the scope of what we are accustomed to. A world of amazement.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">So what is this ‘internet of things’ and why on God’s earth should I care?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">On a very rudimentary level; based on the definitions cited above it really is self-explanatory. It is the electronic communications, on networks, of things.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">Now this may sound like a whole bunch of gibberish to someone that is not actively involved in the world of ‘things’, but rather that of living things but unfortunately, depending on where you are standing, these ‘things’ are as real as it comes. They are reality!

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">We live in an age where we are bombarded daily with new technology and yet again, a new society is born where our everyday lives are integrating on a seemingly, very personal and ‘humane’ level with technology. I mean these things are crazy (figuratively), but one would go as far as saying literally considering how much is achievable with just the push of a button. Techno fundi’s are even going as far as saying these devices have senses, and rightfully so. Amazing ‘smart’ devices that collect and interpret data in such a way that makes our lives incredibly easier; not new? Well how about these devices going as far as communicating with each other, adapting to your personal preferences and literally making everything you do care-free. It is like having a babysitter as an adult.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">This seems awfully convenient, and to put the icing on the cake; there is money to be made. Big money multinational corporations such as Google, IBM, and Samsung are investing heavily into it.

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#F1F1F1">Of course like every situation, there are pros and cons. There are still security issues to be concerned about, but in terms of improvement to quality of life and progression; the possibilities are endless.

<p class="MsoNormal">I am intrigued as to how things are to pan out in the not so distant future. We will soon be living in a science fiction movie and I definitely won’t be missing out. You shouldn’t too.