"Convergence refers to a process, but not an endpoint." (Jenkins, 2004) Shows that, convergence will never come to an endpoint, just like how the information flows. It's a never ending process. People will not stop seeking for more, to demand for better services/ products. "Some fear that media is out of control; others that it is too controlled." (Jenkins, 2004) I partially would have to agree with this statement. It's true that media is sometimes out of control, because too much people from all around the world demand for different types of information, and it could get too hectic. Besides, I also believe that the media that runs around today are mostly controlled by the audience. We know what we want, therefore we request for those that we need.
It's fascinating to see the change over the years of the device we are holding in our hands today. We should also be thankful for the technology for improving and to help invent such amazing devices for us to be using today. It's great that we're all making full use of the all the latest technology gadgets. However, do we realize that it's taking control over our lives? It's crazy how we multitask every single day of our lives, without realizing it. Just like what Jenkins had mentioned in his text, a teenager today could be doing his/her homework while having multiple windows on, on their computers. They could be listening to music, watching videos online, social networking, play multi-player games and etc.
I myself own a smartphone, a Blackberry. To be honest, I'm not a person who full utilizes my phone. Although I know that having a smartphone it could help me perform several tasks at once, but I am not a tech-savvy type of person. But I do however use my phone a lot. I have my Facebook, Twitter, Weather channel, Whatsapp all on my home page. So in short, I do multitask all the time, and I come to realized that, I won't begin or conclude my day without checking my social feeds. Am I addicted to social network? I think it's more of having new information coming to me, and to notice how great is the information flow is. Without it, it just wouldn't feel right. "No one knows everything, everyone knows something, all knowledge resides in humanity." (Jenkins, 2004)
