Web 2.0, Digby

It seems the author of the Web 2.0 article has a very negative view of the pervasiveness of the web in our lives. He takes the stance that it's just too easy to publish ourselves online and that as a culture we are becoming more and more self-focused as we can see what we have written, filmed and posted online. There is a basis for his argument that this waters down our culture by taking away from "the best." "The best" are the recording artists, best selling authors, and the movie industry. I believe that we can argue the other side as well. The Web 2.0 culture allows people who are creative equals or superiors with "the best" to express themselves and increase their chances of being discovered. Who among us wouldn't take the opportunity to become a best-selling author, top 40 artist, or direct the next blockbuster? Although there may be an over-abundance of material on the web, I believe that this can motivate people to strive to be even better so that they stand above the crowd.