If you are anything like me, you're thinking "Web 2.0?!" I didn't even realize there was a Web 1.0, I just thought it was The Web. Luckily I am taking a class that is going to broaden my knowledge on such topics so that someday I can contribute to our information based society through my knowledge of the ever changing technology that embodies our media. woo. Anyway, I was encouraged to choose a topic within the area of Web 2.0 to follow throughout this semester so here it is... drum roll please.... ...... ...... ..... THE PROSUMER!!!! (ahhh)
So there you have it folks. The professional/producer has had a love affair with the consumer and brought forth the "Prosumer." There seems to be some debate over whether this thing is a market segment or if it is independent of the mainstream economy. So I hope to discover what it is to merge a Producer and Consumer, a Professional and Consumer, the influences this new breed can have on companies, and it's influence on my future in the media industry.
As usual Alex you surprise me. This is a very impressive topic of choice. I will warn you that this topic may not be the easiest to find a ton of references for. However, its a newer area of internet study that needs more exposure. Make sure to go broader with this topic to relate it to other areas. For example as more people become prosumers how does this impact tradition media outlets.
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