infoverse

Take a few minutes to read Free! Why $0.00 Is the Future of Business in Wired Magazine and post a thoughtful response. What does this shift mean for business? The availability of information? How has it impacted you? How has your life been different from someone who grew up when this wasn’t the case? We look forward to the discussion!

Today we talked about transparency in the business world. This is related to our privacy discussion from our last class. Businesses that are transparent might find that there are significant benefits and drawbacks from sharing information online, just as we find in regards to sharing our own personal information online.

Transparency in business is growing. This is an important aspect of today’s information environment because it means that you can find out a lot more about companies when you are applying to work with them or if you have questions about their products and services. It also means you might be charged with helping your company be transparent in your future jobs.

Take a minute to read The See-Through CEO from Wired Magazine. Can you see reasons that this trend is important for your lifes? Why is this an important factor to consider when thinking about research in today’s information environment?