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12 Ubiquitous Point 눈에 보이지는 않지만 우리의 생활 이면에 존재하면서 일상 생활을 도와주는

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유비쿼터스. 일상의 단조로운 일들은 줄여주겠지만, 우리의 움직임이 컴퓨터에 기록
되어 오용될 가능성도 있을 수 있으니 그 편리함과 문제점을 인식하여 유용한 쓰임이
될 수 있도록 해야겠습니다.
동시에 모든 곳에 존재한다, 유비쿼터스

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Topic Discussion General Discussion
Computer and technology

Read & Discuss 1. What does “ubiquitous” mean? 1. What do you think is the greatest
invention in the world? And why do you
think so?
The year is 2040. Your alarm clock goes off with some gentle music
and a friendly “Good Morning.” Then it asks you, “Coffee?” to which you
answer, “Yes, strong.” “Shower?” it asks. “Yes, 38 degrees.” You hear the water start to

run automatically in the bathroom. Once it has reached your requested temperature, 2. How will ubiquitous computing change 2. How many hours a day do you use your
the light in the bathroom goes on, signaling that it is time for your shower. our life in the future? computer? And what do you usually use
Although this sounds like science fiction, it may soon be a reality, according to Mark your computer for?
Weiser. His concept of “ubiquitous computing” is changing the way we think about

computers. Ubiquitous means “being everywhere at the same time.” In the future,
thousands of computers will be around us all the time, including in our homes.
They will not be like the computers that we sit in front of now. Instead, they will 3. What are the dangers of ubiquitous 3. Have you ever made UCC(User Created

be electronic devices like the ones mentioned above — computers that stay in the computing? Contents)? Or, what kinds of UCC do
background of our lives to assist us with daily living. We will no longer have to perform you want to make? What was the most
boring tasks such as turning on lights or answering the door. Computers will do these interesting UCC you’ve seen?
tasks for us according to preset commands.
Despite the convenience, the key feature of the third wave in computing, there
are also dangers: after all, computers monitor our preferences and actions. Even
today when we use our credit cards, our movements and purchases are recorded. 4. What is the main advantage of 4. If your computer could talk, what would

Also critics of ubiquitous computing fear that there are many opportunities for our ubiquitous computing? you want it to do for you?
information to be abused by those who can access it.
We are moving toward a future of ubiquitous computing. Our daily interactions
will become characterized by constant access to information and computerized
solutions.

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