The Future of Communications Technology

Article Abstract:

Trends in communications technology are identified. Three signposts indicate the future developments in communications technology. These are the rapid pace of technological change, the convergence of communications technologies and the nature of the information society. Technology will become smaller and more portable. It will become less expensive and user friendly but will be subject to monopolization and multinational control. The new communications technologies will provide both alternative uses of existing home communications equipment and alternative methods of bringing programs to an audience. Major problems surrounding the technologies will be ways in which they are produced, who is to produce them and the regulatory climate. Three arguments against technological determinism are included.

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Realising a Vision

Article Abstract:

The history of the right to communicate movement is traced. This movement grew out of the realization that communication needs in a democracy should be met by rights. These rights include the right to be informed, the right to inform, the right to privacy and the right to participate. The work on the right to communicate began in 1969. The new communications technology could increase monopolization and multinational control. There should be international recognition of the right to communicate as a basic human right. Legal, technological and sociological aspects of the right must be considered. The United Nations could foster the international recognition of the communications right.

Civil rights

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Opportunities Provided by the New Communications Technologies

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Seven opportunities provided by the new communications technologies are identified. The first opportunity is the ability to reach external audiences. The second is the de-massification of the media. There is the potential for the development of artificial intelligence and the prospect for greater work accuracy and creativity. The evolution of the electronic cottage could help in the employment of the handicapped. A sixth opportunity is the potential for greater understanding between nations. The seventh opportunity is the potential for improved internal communications with employees.

Public relations

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