Just think of all the ways the world wide web has improved our lives since its invention in 1989.
It is making us healthier: In 2007, some 160 million Americans looked for medical information online, according to a Harris Interactive poll. We can get advice directly from the Mayo Clinic’s Web site or ask a forum and tap the wisdom of the crowd.
It facilitates news gathering: When Iran cracked down on protesters last year, startling videos of the chaos were careening around the world’s computers and cell phones within minutes. We have access to a billion frontline reporters 24 hours a day.
It is an economic turbocharger: Today anyone can start a global business for almost nothing while sitting in his or her living room. Engineers, executives, salespeople, and creative teams can collaborate with each other and with customers and suppliers virtually around the world. Online retail sales are ...
