Does the Internet REALLY give us worldwide information?
December 14, 2009 in Communication
Today, we say practically anyone can access all information that is publicly available online. You’ll tell me: “Well no, in China the government has banned websites that contain taboo subjects like democracy and freedom of speech, pornography, etc…”
But this is not what I am about to develop. As opposed to this purposely done action , a far greater obstacle to worldwide information exists. Think about it: would you be able to access get the Russian population’s opinion regarding local restaurants and hotels (apart from the top 10 tourist spots)?
Would you be able to read the online Thai newspaper to get an insider’s view on politics? I mean, try reading this: http://www.dailynews.co.th/newstartpage/index.cfm
I think that although we have an amazing power to access worldwide information, we still have a lot of work to do as far as accessing information in countries that have a different alphabet is concerned.
Aren’t we missing up on something here?
Joan said on December 15, 2009
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=en&tl=fr&u=http://smartideabox.com/
astrid said on December 15, 2009
so what’s your conclusion?
Henry said on December 15, 2009
Use the translate.google tool and you might be able to read your thai website.
astrid said on December 15, 2009
True.
Joan said on December 15, 2009
The question is: What venture can you do with that? My idea was that: http://smartideabox.com/translate-magazines/