Understanding Ubiquitous Computing and Privacy

Jonathan Zitrin discusses the concept of ubiquitous computing and its human counterpart, exploring companies like Innocentive, LiveOps, and Amazon's Mechanical Turk. He highlights privacy concerns on social media, the challenges of internet governance, and the balance between innovation and control in technology. Zitrin emphasizes the potential of ad hoc mesh networking and the evolving landscape of digital privacy and regulation.

What is the primary focus of Jonathan Zitrin's interest in ubiquitous human computing?

• Creating advanced artificial intelligence

• Harnessing human mental energy for problem-solving

• Improving internet bandwidth

• Developing new hardware technologies

Which company is known for creating a marketplace for solving scientific problems?

• Google

• Innocentive

• Amazon

• LiveOps

What is a key concern regarding privacy on social media platforms like Facebook?

• The speed of the platform

• The number of users

• The ability to post unlimited content

• The control over data flow to third-party developers

How does Facebook's control over data impact third-party developers?

• It allows them to access all user data freely

• It increases their user base

• It restricts their ability to innovate

• It provides them with financial incentives

What is a potential benefit of applications like Foursquare?

• They allow users to post long-form content

• They help users find nearby friends

• They offer free online courses

• They provide financial advice

What is a major concern with devices that are always connected to their vendors?

• They are too expensive

• They can be easily hacked

• They have limited battery life

• They allow for increased governmental control

What was the result of the study on spam and stock prices?

• Spam led to a permanent decrease in stock prices

• Spam had no effect on stock prices

• Spam caused stock prices to rise significantly

• Spam correlated with a temporary increase in stock prices

What is the procrastination principle in the context of the internet?

• Delaying the release of new technologies

• Releasing technologies early and improving them over time

• Avoiding the use of outdated technologies

• Focusing on perfecting technologies before release

What is ad hoc mesh networking?

• A strategy for reducing spam

• A way for devices to communicate without a central provider

• A method for creating new social media platforms

• A technique for improving internet speed

How might ad hoc mesh networking be useful in a crisis?

• It provides financial support to affected areas

• It allows communication without relying on traditional networks

• It helps in organizing social media campaigns

• It can increase internet speeds