We are in the Information Era! Sometimes it feels like we’re living in a science fiction world. I’ve been throwing around the term Cyberspace since I started online marketing.
Cyberspace is a popular newbie term and some feel is overused. I don’t know why, I like it!!
I learned today that unlike most computer terms, “cyberspace” does not have a standard, objective definition. Instead, it is used to describe the virtual world of computers.
An object in cyberspace refers to a block of data floating around a computer system or network. With the advent of the Internet, cyberspace now extends to the global network of computers. So, after sending an e-mail to your friend, you could say you sent the message to her through cyberspace.
The word “cyberspace” is credited to William Gibson, who used it in his book, Neuromancer, written in 1984. Gibson defines cyberspace as “a consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts… A graphical representation of data abstracted from the banks of every computer in the human system. Unthinkable complexity. Lines of light ranged in the non-space of the mind, clusters and constellations of data” (New York: Berkley Publishing Group, 1989), pp. 128.
Click here: Neuromancer to purchase the book so you can take a break from your time in cyberspace, to read your own copy about cyberspace!
Do you like to read novels? What is your favorite book? My favorite books are the Mitford Series by Jan Karon. Have any of you read it? With 5 books in the series, they are delightful!
June 29th, 2010 at 3:03 am
Hi Linda
I’m still fascinated by how a facsimile machine works, let alone the whole cyberspace thing!
I like the word “cyberspace” too, Linda.
Do I like to read, no … I LOVE to read! In fact, today I gave my credit card another workout and bought another 10 books! (yes, for real
).
I’ve enjoyed reading since I was young, and used to read lots of novels, however, these days, I much prefer non-fiction books in the categories of:
* self-development/personal development;
* business; and
* spiritual.
I also have lots of joke books – I love a good laugh! – so from time to time, I’ll get out a joke book and read through that (and “annoy” my family with a joke or two … or more! hehe).
I honestly couldn’t narrow my favourite book down to only one, in fact, to narrow it down to 20 would be nearly impossible!
There is, however, one book that I highly recommend to anyone because it’s applicable to every area of every life and that is:
“The Slight Edge”, by Jeff Olsen.
If you haven’t read it, Linda, (or anyone else reading my comment), I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It’s one of the many books that I’ve read numerous times.
Linda, I’ve just noticed that CommentLuv isn’t working properly, so here is the url for one of my posts. Given that it’s the school holidays here at the moment, I’ve chosen this one:
http://www.kyliedoak.com/where-did-the-holidays-go/
~ Kylie ~
June 29th, 2010 at 7:51 am
I’m glad you put your latest post on here, I’ll get right over there and read it! I agree about the ‘self-development, spiritual, and business,’ reading – any way it’s all about reading!!
June 29th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Hey Linda
I am a big sci-fi fan.
My favourite novel is a toss up between Federik Pohl’s Gateway and Asimov’s Foundation’s Edge.
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June 29th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Hey Peter~ One of my best friends is an author and she’s creating a Science Fiction as we speak!
June 29th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Oh Linda,
You have hit on a topic that is near and dear to my heart! Like Kylie, I couldn’t possibly list one favorite book. Some favorite novelists are: John Grisham, James Patterson, Taylor Caldwell, Ayn Rand, Richard North Patterson, Nicolas Sparks, the list is endless.
Words are a lot of fun to play with, too. Cyberspace is a relatively new word, coined in 1984.
Okay, Kylie. I’m ordering “The Slight Edge” right now. If you recommend it, I’m sure it’s a 10!
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June 29th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Hey Darlene~ I enjoy reading, but not like you! You need to get the Mitford series~ that’s my favorite!
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September 2nd, 2011 at 10:03 am
Jason,
I’m glad you like my blog!
Linda
September 18th, 2011 at 1:16 am
That’s real jason, Linda have lots of page here that really great and useful. and I’m glad that I found this site.
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October 6th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Linda, you deserve something because you’re blog is very informative and it can help us to understand on what in the blogs.
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October 10th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Charles,
I am amazed that Cyberspace really is the new workplace!
Linda
October 13th, 2011 at 2:56 am
It only shows that information or the computer has its own wide world. I also like the word cyberspace, it makes me think of a very very wide and complicated world where our wide imagination existed.
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October 13th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Amy,
Yes, isn’t it great?
Linda
November 2nd, 2011 at 3:28 am
“Cyberspace” – a consensual hallucination. Good to know things like this, It seems so interesting but I don’t have patience in reading novels especially those thick ones.
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November 6th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Hi Linda!
Thumps up for you!
your a good writer and now I’m your new fan of your piece.
I love your new topics and it means a lot for me. Thank you so much!
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November 6th, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Hi Linda, yes it has a nice ring to it. A certain computer store here is names “cyberspace” which is attention catcher.
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November 8th, 2011 at 1:45 am
Hi to all bloggers!I think learned today that unlike most computer terms, “cyberspace” does not have a standard, objective definition. Instead, it is used to describe the virtual world of computers.
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November 10th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Your a great writer Linda and I salute you for that. I wish I am good like you.
Nice article you have here. keep it up
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November 10th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Hi Linda. It’s a great article. Thanks for sharing this to us.
November 14th, 2011 at 1:48 am
You’re such an awesome woman Linda. You inspired me by reading this article. Thanks and god bless you more
November 14th, 2011 at 2:46 am
Linda ! thanks for the article that you shared with us.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:40 am
Nice to know that there’s a new Word and it keeps moving forward for the survival of our race.
I hope our next generation will always keep their mind about Cyberspace and share it to their succession.
November 16th, 2011 at 12:58 am
Great article its cool . thank for sharing with us.
November 16th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Hi there Linda! You are absolutely a good writer. I learn from your topics.
November 16th, 2011 at 3:08 am
We must also protect our words from bad people and stupid. Anyways, I don’t like Pseudo-Science or Sci-Fi. ^_^
November 17th, 2011 at 1:29 am
Linda your so very awesome woman. you make me very inspire to read this kind of article. thank’s a lot for sharing.
November 17th, 2011 at 5:21 am
Great Topic. Cyberspace is good for us. But then when it comes to abusing on the cyberspace its no good anymore. Thanks for sharing this to us.
November 18th, 2011 at 3:38 am
Nice topic. Cyberspace change our lives. Thanks for sharing this to us.
November 21st, 2011 at 1:41 am
Linda! i love your article its very nice to read. thank’s for sharing this to us.
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November 24th, 2011 at 1:12 am
Linda very nice article and it was so very very great idea and i love to read this , thanks for sharing this to us.
November 28th, 2011 at 1:19 am
Linda ! i Love your post this is very great. thanks for sharing.