Bits, Bytes, and Nibbles

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The digital world of the internet, the web and an ever expanding amount of digital devices provides us with access to more information than in any time in history.  Yet most people know very little about the technologies that allow us to create, store, and share this digital treasure trove.

This blog aims first to provide explanations as to the life cycle of all types of digital information, and there are many different types.  Its second purpose is to provide commentary on how digital information impacts society.

Use the Background section to learn some basic knowledge on what makes access to all this digital information possible.  You will find pages explaining the basics of how the internet works, what the web actually is, and how all digital information is amazingly represented in a language composed entirely of 1’s and 0’s.   The Blog section contains essays on current issues in society, business, and government that arise as digital information and its associated technologies become embedded into our daily lives.