Forget the internet of things – we need an internet of people
by Jenny Judge and Julia Powles from Technology | The Guardian on (#9PYY)
From cars to umbrellas, everyday objects are becoming increasingly connected. But the question we need to ask is - should they be?
The internet of things is a vision of ubiquitous connectivity, driven by one basic idea: screens are not the only gateway to the ultimate network of networks.
With sensors, code and infrastructure, any object - from a car, to a cat, to a barcode - can become networked. But the question we need to ask is: should they be? And, if so, how?
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