Living Quietly: What would happen to the world if there was no sound?

Sound is everywhere. Each morning we wake up, we can hear different sounds from our surroundings. Like the ringing of the alarm clock, music playing on a radio, chirping of birds, horns from cars passing by and neighbors talking. We have become accustomed to these sounds that the mere thought of living quietly with no sound is just unthinkable. But what if there was really no sound at all? What will happen to the world?

Having no sound would throw the whole world into chaos. No one will be able to communicate effectively, thus creating a chain reaction that will eventually affect everybody. People would have a hard time understanding each other and will cause confusion and frustration. Doctors, teachers, policemen, pilots and other professions wouldn’t be able to do their jobs properly, affecting those who need their services. The mass media, which serves as our tool of communication and information, will be very limited. Everyone will suffer as a result.

Aside from chaos, we will also experience dullness and boredom. Music and entertainment will have no meaning since we will not be hearing any sound. People will also be discouraged to start a conversation due to the fact that they won’t be able to express themselves or relay their messages effectively. Without sound, our lives will simply be empty. Lots of things will not be possible to do without sound. It is an important factor in our lives that we need in order to live and thrive.

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Pictures paint thousands of words. Why?

We can say that pictures are a representation of the special moments that we want to preserve. Whether it is a photo of our loved ones, a portrait of beautiful scenery we visited during vacation or just a selfie picture we took in our spare time. Pictures also serve as a medium to convey a certain message. It is used in magazines, billboards and posters to advertise products and services. Artists also use them to portray emotions and thoughts through their works.

Each and every person has a different view and opinion regarding pictures. For some people, a certain art painting can have a deeper meaning than from what others could normally see. Advertisement images can also be interpreted in a positive or a negative way by consumers. Kids also have a different perspective than adults when it comes to pictures. Regardless of the kind of interpretation we may have of the pictures we see each day in our lives, the phrase “a picture paints a thousand words” is aptly true. Although a picture is a still image, it conveys a message in graphic detail that captures our attention than mere words can.

Each picture has a different story to tell. For most people, there are not enough words to describe the pictures that are precious to them. This proves that pictures are more than just images. It is an important moment in time that is preserved to help us relive those memories and experiences. This is why it is worth a thousand words. 

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The Power of Words

Hello! How are you? I’m sorry… I love you. These are just some of the words we say or write to our loved ones, friends and acquaintances. Words have a way of getting to us because they convey different kinds of feelings or emotions depending on what kind of message we want to get across. Words can inspire, give hope, make us happy and loved, sad or angry. Words are so important, whether it is expressed verbally or in written form, because they express how we think and convey what is in our hearts.

If we go back to the history of mankind, we will be amazed at how words have evolved through the ages. Words have contributed a good deal to the advancement of our civilization. Our ancestors have learned to communicate starting from the primitive sound language, and as time progressed, they developed their own vocabularies to cope up with their changing lifestyles. From spoken words, there emerged a more powerful and influential medium – the written word.

We are familiar with the famous phrase “the pen is mightier than the sword”.  This particular phrase was coined by English author, Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839 for his play “Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy.” Bulwer-Lytton may have coined the phrase but there were predecessors who have the same idea. Assyrian sage Ahiqar, who reputedly lived during the early 7th century BC, coined the first known version of this phrase. One copy of the Teachings of Ahiqar, dating to about 500 BC, states that “the word is mightier than the sword”. The general idea of the phrase may be interpreted as “words can be more effective than physical force and that communication can change the world for the better rather than wars”.

As time passes, words will continue to evolve, therefore becoming even more powerful and influential than it is today. It will play an important role in changing the world. Words can heal, empower and resolve conflicts; or it can hurt, discourage and cause more trouble depending on how we use it. That is the power of words.

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What makes multimedia click? Why is it such a big trend?

Fans go crazy over music artists and celebrities. Their concerts, music videos and movies are widespread. They have increased their fan base around the world through social network sites.  Ordinary people have entertained and amazed viewers of Youtube around the world with their diverse talents. All these have been made possible by means of multimedia.  

   

We have heard so much about it but what exactly is multimedia? Multimedia is a combination of text, graphic, audio, animation and video that is delivered interactively to the user by electronic or digitally manipulated means. The term “multimedia” was coined by singer and artist Bob Goldstein to promote the July 1966 opening of his “Lightworks at L’Oursin” show at Southampton, Long Island. In the intervening years, the word has taken on different meanings until the 1990s that multimedia took on its current meaning. We are now living in a world where multimedia and technology have become an essential part of our lives. It has tremendously changed the foundation of different industries such as entertainment, business, education, science and the arts.

           

 In the present time, multimedia has become such a big trend as it has granted us opportunities to explore, create and develop vast amount of ideas and innovations. Even people who have no previous experience in making videos, pictures, animation and other media presentations can just go online and watch video tutorials. People also use social networking sites where they can share different types of media and update themselves with current events and happenings in different fields. Multimedia also serves as a medium to relay and convey messages. It has made communicating faster, easier and more efficient.

 We have been accustomed to using multimedia in our everyday lives that it will be impossible to be without it. Multimedia has opened our eyes to new possibilities. We have also seen its capabilities. As new technology unfolds, multimedia will continue to grow and expand as time passes. The best we can do is brace ourselves for more new things to come.

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How will we communicate in 10 years?

Communication is the meaningful exchange of information between two or more participants. It is constantly changing and evolving throughout the years. Progress occurs when people are aware and can understand the information discovered by others. If not, this information will be of little or no value at all. Without communication, science will not progress. Communicating is a huge part of our lives, as it helps express our ideas, feelings and opinions. More importantly, it helps us to understand and accept one another.

When I was young, I remember how people used to communicate by talking personally, writing handwritten letters and calling through the telephone. A lot has changed over the past years. Devices used for communicating have become complex with added features and applications. People, nowadays, use the smartphone, tablet and the internet, which has made communicating faster and more convenient. Through the passing years, we can look forward to the launching of more updated and technologically advanced gadgets that will make life easier at the touch of a fingertip.

Ten years from now, communication will undergo a major shift in the technological world. Basic cellphones will no longer be available in the market. It will be replaced by smartphones which will be less expensive that ordinary people can now afford to buy it. The internet will continue to play an important role in communication. Video calls or video conferencing will be more widely used since all televisions and laptops will have built in webcams. LED televisions that are now for sale already allows video streaming and internet connection but in the future it might have more advanced options. Social networking sites will launch new products, features and applications that will allow users to communicate with people around the globe more easily than before.

In the future we may possibly see robots being used in companies and even homes. The smartphones and tablets will not only be handheld computers used to browse the web and do business transactions but it will be modified into a device using the augmented reality system where you view the world and get real-time digital information through a technology overlay. Translating devices will be available that will allow people to communicate with other countries and culture without the need of an interpreter. A new holographic technology is being developed that projects three-dimensional images from another location in real time.

Another breakthrough in communication tools is not impossible to predict given that people continue to discover new gadgets and devices that will outdo previous inventions. Watching science fiction movies like “Star Wars” and “Iron Man” gives us a preview of what the future would look like. Flying cars, robots, state-of-the-art computers and holograms are some of the things we get to see in these movies, thanks to advance technology. But who knows, maybe a few decades more, these can all be a reality.

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Is the Philippines technologically updated?

Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes. In short, we may call it applied science. When people say “technological innovations”, we usually think of tools, gadgets or machines that help us do our work faster and easier to produce results in the shortest possible time. The things we enjoy today that made our lives more convenient, were not enjoyed by people many years ago. Indeed, technology has tremendously changed the lives of the people around the world.

As time progresses and technology advances, we have seen the changes and evolution of the different inventions from the earliest computing device, the Abacus, to the latest model of smartphones and tablet computers that we are using today. In developed countries such as the United States of America, Japan and South Korea, their technology is far more advanced compared to our country, the Philippines. They are considered to be the leaders in the production of modern technology.

The Philippines, being a small country, may not be on par with these advanced countries due to lack of resources, but we have people with the same expertise and experience in the field of science and technology. Although the Philippines is still in the process of updating the country’s technological development in education, health services and telecommunications, we have made achievements in agriculture and fishery. I hope that in the near future, our country will have its own technological innovations and be able to compete with other developed countries.

What are your thoughts on the Internet usage in Asia?

The internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks. In the 1960's, the United States government wanted to build a robust, fault-tolerant communication via computer networks which would become what we now call the “internet”. In accordance with one website, the first internet connection in Asia started in Korea. They began its operation in 1982 with two nodes. Other countries followed the development of IPv4-based computer networks in 1980's and beyond. According to one internet statistic, in 2012, Asia represented 44.8% of the population of internet users around the world. China, India and Japan alone host more internet users than Europe and North America combined. This proves that Asia is the leading contributor to the world’s internet user population. 

Asia also hosts some of the countries that have the fastest internet connection in the entire world. Namely South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan etc. In South Korea, where the internet is essential, most of the people use it in their daily lives such as shopping, communicating and entertainment. It is also home to big electronic companies such as Samsung and LG. In Japan, most of its people use social networking sites such as Facebook and Mixi. Like South Korea, it is also home to big electronic companies such as Sony and Nintendo. In Hong Kong, most internet users spend their time searching the web and social networking. 

The internet has become important for us Asians.It has helped us in a lot of ways. Like communicating with others especially with people from other countries. It also gives us information regarding news and other events from around the world. It makes cultural exchange easier, faster and more effective. Although we have the freedom to use the internet, we should also be responsible on how we use it.








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