The Internet
Describe the communication process as it relates to the internet
The data is transmitted over the internet using various networking technologies
Users generate digital content, which is encoded into a format like ASCII or JPEG
Data packets are routed through networks by routers and switches to reach their intended destination efficiently.
Upon arrival, the data is decoded back into its original format, and presented to the recipient in a meaningful way.
Various technologies and protocols, such as TCP/IP and HTTP, facilitate communication, while the OSI model ensures reliability, security, and efficiency in internet communication.
The internet communication process involves data creation, encoding, transmission, and decoding.
Purposes for communication that this the internet can be used for
Making voice and video calls through services like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Skype, Google Meet, and Zoom
Common uses of Internet communication involve sending messages through email, instant messaging, and social networking.
The internet serves as a versatile platform for communication, offering an array of tools and methods for both individuals and businesses to engage with one another
Identify possible concerns and benefits to the environment and society
Benefits
Subtopic
Communication anywhere with anyone
Access to information: Internet provides access individuals to information, education and research.
Environment
Efficient Resource Management: promoting waste reduction in energy and water resources.
Telecommuting: lowers carbon emissions from transportation
Reduced paper consumption
Concerns
Society
Bad internet habits, especially on social media can lead to addiction, and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
The impact of digital content distribution includes widespread copyright violations, affecting creators and businesses.
loss of individuality, cultural homogenization, threats to privacy rights, and potential control by AI systems
Environment
A significant source of physical waste and greenhouse gas emissions come
Data centers require large amounts of water for cooling purposes, some regions already face water scarcity, and the increased demand for water could increase the strain on local water resources.
Discoveries and inventions that contributed to the internet
Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn's creation of the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in 1980 formed the foundation of the modern Internet.
These developments collectively laid the groundwork for the modern internet,transforming communication,information sharing,and global connectivity.
Tim Berners-Lee's invention of the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989 made the Internet accessible to the general public
Milestones such as the invention of "packet switching" in 1965 and the connection of ARPANET in 1969 paved the way for the Internet's arrival.
Larry Roberts kickstarted the internet's development in 1967
Robert Taylor played crucial roles and initiated plans for an interconnected network system in the mid-1960s
Visionaries like J.C.R. Licklider, outlined the concept of an "intergalactic network,"
