Globalisation Overview Flashcards
Volume (Big Data)
As information has become possible to store digitally, there has been a decrease in the cost of storing it. As a result, other issues have emerged, such as deciding what data is relevant.
Velocity (Big Data)
Data is streaming at unprecedented speed and must be dealt with promptly
Variety (Big Data)
Data today comes in all types of formats. Structured, numeric data in traditional databases as well as unstructured text documents, email, video, audio, stock market data and financial transactions.
Variability (Big Data)
Data flows can be highly inconsistent e.g., where an event or idea is trending in social media, it suddenly becomes popular and high profile
Complexity (Big Data)
Today’s data comes from multiple sources. It is still an undertaking to link, match, sort and transform data across systems, as well as to connect relationships
What is globalisation? (Globalisation)
When the internet was created in 1983, it became easier for people to communicate with others without being physically close to them. People who were previously uncontacted became part of a wider global society
What is bad about globalisation? (Globalisation)
It is not an even process. While it has happened in some parts of the globe, there are others who are excluded, suffering great inequality as a result
Giddens (Globalisation)
If human history (half a million years) was the equivalent to a 24-hour day, not much would have happened in the first 23 hours and 50 minutes
Wiseman (Globalisation)
Says the term ‘globalisation’ has been misused and misunderstood
What is media convergence? (Media Convergence)
Refers to the way that a whole range of different kinds of information can be combined and delivered in one format e.g., videos, text, and images can be accessed on one website. This also refers to how social media can communicate wit each other to share contacts
e.g., someone can access information about their Facebook friends on Instagram
Boyle (Media Convergence)
Explains how digitalisation allows media convergence. Separate forms of media can now be accessed through one device e.g., having a phone you can listen to the radio on, watch TV programmes, text and make calls
What is digital revolution? (Digital Revolution)
Massive and rapid advancements in technology that have transformed life
Poutney (Digital Revolution)
Apps have been developed to help communication and adapting to changes
Who defined global village? (Global Village)
McLuhan
Carter (Global Vilage)
‘Cyber cities’ create a confined space
