The internet has fundamentally changed the way we communicate. From email, to instant messaging, to blogs, our world is becoming more and more interconnected, and information flows fast and freely. It can be overwhelming at times. The future will belong to those that can master these communication tools and synthesize this information into coherent and meaningful ideas. While the democratization and "opening" of media is a fundamentally great thing, the need for quality remains as strong as ever. This blog will attempt to explore and monitor modern communication tools, while keeping an eye towards the role of the "professional" technical communicator in creating and maintaining a high standard of content.
When appropriate, consideration will be given towards the role of music in this ever-changing world. Perhaps no industry has been as affected by the rise of the internet and received as much publicity and attention (mostly negative) as that of the music industry. From the advent of the MP3, to digital streaming and downloading, technology has forced the business of selling music to re-invent itself and evolve more rapidly than anyone could have foreseen. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as it has forced progress and change on an business model that was growing stale and a little too content with the status quo. As one of the most ubiquitous and universal forms of communication, music should evolve with society and technology. This forum will hopefully function as a "sounding board" for ideas and issues pertaining to new forms of "technical" communication, including how new technologies might affect the function of music in the digital age.
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