Blog 9: Obama and Technology

(http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wypr/local-wypr-792818.mp3)

After listening to this podcast, the main question is what will change technology wise for the presidents down the road, especially with Barack Obama? It was interesting to listen to how a Blackberry cannot be own by the president. I understand this because Blackberries contain so much information and would be too risky to have floating around. These Blackberries can receive emails and IM's with other Blackberries. I could not imagine what kind of information would be on a president's Blackberry but if somebody got a hold of it somehow or could tap into it, we would be giving up a lot of important information.

Blackberries are becoming more popular each day. Not only companies are giving them to their employees but also students who want to keep organized. These Blackberries are like an office or computer and helps store information. Our technology will continue to grow and I believe we will continue to have to make new rules for presidents because of technology. Even four years ago, Blackberries were not around or as popular. That was just four years. I could not begin to imagine what we will be capable of further down the road. It is important to realize how strong our technological growth is and must be careful in what we put out in the world.