::Global:Digital:Divide::

While the digital divide originally came into use regarding technology access in the United States, this divide expands to greater dimensions globally. I sense the global perspective helps in reconceptualizing the digital divide locally as well as opening our vision to the various factor needed in developing the proper initiatives. As we observe the global DD we get a better understanding that the digital divide is beyond "digital".

For example, in examining the history we can see that many of the present day developed regions thrived by enriching themselves with resources of other nations which in turn become underdeveloped third world counties. In a world of materialism and consumption, I worry that our constant advancements would not only further the divide but also produce those who will ensure that this divide exists. And I dare to ask, Do not the rich wish to get richer and the powerful wish to maintain superiority? Would a superpower want to produce a competitor in terms of consumption of resources?

I do not intend to be pessimistic or divert attention from the many variables of the global DD, rather that we are realistic and understand that we need to comprehend beyond the "digital" and examine the roots.

“…we often talk about bridging the digital divide, but rarely do we talk about the causes of the divide (Strover, 2003) or how the divide can be prevented (McSorley, 2003). The divide is taken as a technical phenomenon to be bridged rather than as the result of historical systems of inequality.” [1]

As was mentioned in site premise, in order to overcome this digital divide we must dig to its roots. Then we must plant the appropriate seeds, in their proper locations and during their suitable seasons.

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::Videos::

The below videos are samples from a few regions around the world.

 

 

[The content and ideas presented in videos on this site are not nessesaraly my views, nor am i rejecting or approving them. These are examples of ideas related to the digital divide that I hope will inspire deeper reflection and understanding.]

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