6 thoughts on “Wireless Technology, Ricky Lanzilotti”
Ricky’s ability to tackle a wide and nuanced topic, the history of wireless communication, was impressive. He organized his presentation in a way that explained relevant historical events and patrons to the electronic communication industry, and incorporated class themes (such as the origins of the telegraph and how they followed railroads) as examples of the historical developments that contributed to the rise of efficient communication systems. I enjoyed how Ricky included the idea of how attributing a single inventor to a technology often discounts other vital contributors, such as how Marconi was the first person to develop a wireless telegraph system while it was Morse who received the credit. Ricky was also able to include the idea of even though technology might be a prime element in many public issues, non-technical factors take precedence in technical-policy decisions through the example of politics influencing the Bell System’s development of the technology to perform wireless communication systems. Overall, Ricky’s presentation not only explained the development of wireless communication systems, but also the influence that society had on its innovation
Hey great job! I enjoyed listening to your presentation. It seemed like you had a natural enthusiasm for the topic. The presentation was informative and shed light on the evolution from the telegraph (which I happen to know were powered by batteries from my battery research) all the way to what we know as the cellphone today. I thought learning about how some of our first satellites were to broadcast television to Europe in the early 1960s was very interesting. You had some great class examples included as well. Shockley and the transistor in Silicon Valley, the government’s involvement with the ARPANET and funding allotment, and even the businesses that developed around wireless communication.
I did not notice any audio errors and I also noticed that you matched up your text to your pictures very well. You started the powerpoint and mentioned the purpose of the slide show and supplied sufficient time at the end to talk about it. Can’t ask for much more!
Good luck with what after college brings you!
This presentation covered a wide variety of communication aspects and it succeeded at tying them all together. It began by explaining the importance of wireless communication and the breadth of influence that these technologies have had on global communication. It began with the telegraph and its role in facilitating communication across the American west and the globe. Next came Marconi’s wireless telegraph system. I enjoyed how the progression of the telegraph from wired to wireless mirrored that of the landline and the cellular phone. That was a connection I have never been able to make before. The section covering the first TV satellites was well connected to the discoveries associated with the transistor and the space race. Without the transistor, people could not operate missions into space, and without these missions there would be no satellites. The idea that direct dial phones were held back in favor of switchboards for political reasons was something I didn’t know but am now not surprised about. The politics of innovation were a vital part of the course, and this section connects to that well. The story of the 1G cellular network was something I was previously not aware of and the presentation did a good job illustrating its connection to modern technology. The stories behind SMS service and Bluetooth were both very engaging and would have been right at home in class. The final slides send the viewer off with a positive tone about the powers of connectivity and what mass communication can facilitate.
Great job! Your project was a nice extension off of what we learned in class about computers and packet switching. You also made some good connections to important class concepts, specifically that political and social factors drove the development of technology rather than technological determinism. I liked how you progressed through your presentation and discussed the various components of wireless technology such as SMS, wifi, and bluetooth. It’s interesting to think that wifi is less than thirty years old, but it has been integrated into society (or at least our society) so quickly. Additionally, your challenge of the notion that wireless technology has made humans incapable of social interaction highlights the idea that technology is neither good nor bad. It really depends on how society uses the technology. I also found your choice of images to be very appropriate; they worked well with your narrative and provided another layer of understanding to the presentation. Overall, this was a very well done project, and I enjoyed watching it.
Ricky- Great job! I enjoyed listening to your presentation. Your deep interest on the topic allows listeners to be interested as well! Your presentation adds a great “interlude” to what we discussed in class. You do a great job incorporating early developments of wireless technologies to the technology we have today. Your incorporation of railroads and other technologies gives listeners context as to why were these technologies developed. I thought it was great that you inserted some sense of humor throughout your presentation, it really keeps your audience engaged and wanting more. I appreciated that you added more than just phones, but as well as other technologies as well as the development of new technologies in Silicon Valley. I think what could have been interesting to add to your presentation is how SMS messages did not really expand until the mid-2000’s with the help of affordable text messaging plans as well as qwerty keyboards phones.
Ricky,
Overall, I really enjoyed your presentation, I know we elaborated a little on the mobile technology expansion in class, but you were able to touch on the more detailed points that we did not have a chance to cover. Your opening line, “What is the technology for?”, was great, it really captured me and got me interested in listening to the rest of your presentation. Although they were the low hanging fruit, I liked the extra detail you added to your discussion of the telegraph and the ARPANET. I never knew that NASA’s the first organization to send a satellite into space, let alone for TV signals. I would have thought it was for mobil communication, which it later became. Another small detail was that the first SMS (text) message read, Merry Christmas. This was just another detail that I enjoyed along with the general timeline that you stuck to, to illustrate the change in this technology. Lastly, I thought that the commentary on your two final slides put the presentation over the top. Speaking to how mobile communication has changed our world, not limiting the idea to just handheld devices, but EVERYTHING it has impacted, led to a really nice conclusion that leaves the viewer thinking about your topic.
—Josh
Ricky’s ability to tackle a wide and nuanced topic, the history of wireless communication, was impressive. He organized his presentation in a way that explained relevant historical events and patrons to the electronic communication industry, and incorporated class themes (such as the origins of the telegraph and how they followed railroads) as examples of the historical developments that contributed to the rise of efficient communication systems. I enjoyed how Ricky included the idea of how attributing a single inventor to a technology often discounts other vital contributors, such as how Marconi was the first person to develop a wireless telegraph system while it was Morse who received the credit. Ricky was also able to include the idea of even though technology might be a prime element in many public issues, non-technical factors take precedence in technical-policy decisions through the example of politics influencing the Bell System’s development of the technology to perform wireless communication systems. Overall, Ricky’s presentation not only explained the development of wireless communication systems, but also the influence that society had on its innovation
Ricky,
Hey great job! I enjoyed listening to your presentation. It seemed like you had a natural enthusiasm for the topic. The presentation was informative and shed light on the evolution from the telegraph (which I happen to know were powered by batteries from my battery research) all the way to what we know as the cellphone today. I thought learning about how some of our first satellites were to broadcast television to Europe in the early 1960s was very interesting. You had some great class examples included as well. Shockley and the transistor in Silicon Valley, the government’s involvement with the ARPANET and funding allotment, and even the businesses that developed around wireless communication.
I did not notice any audio errors and I also noticed that you matched up your text to your pictures very well. You started the powerpoint and mentioned the purpose of the slide show and supplied sufficient time at the end to talk about it. Can’t ask for much more!
Good luck with what after college brings you!
This presentation covered a wide variety of communication aspects and it succeeded at tying them all together. It began by explaining the importance of wireless communication and the breadth of influence that these technologies have had on global communication. It began with the telegraph and its role in facilitating communication across the American west and the globe. Next came Marconi’s wireless telegraph system. I enjoyed how the progression of the telegraph from wired to wireless mirrored that of the landline and the cellular phone. That was a connection I have never been able to make before. The section covering the first TV satellites was well connected to the discoveries associated with the transistor and the space race. Without the transistor, people could not operate missions into space, and without these missions there would be no satellites. The idea that direct dial phones were held back in favor of switchboards for political reasons was something I didn’t know but am now not surprised about. The politics of innovation were a vital part of the course, and this section connects to that well. The story of the 1G cellular network was something I was previously not aware of and the presentation did a good job illustrating its connection to modern technology. The stories behind SMS service and Bluetooth were both very engaging and would have been right at home in class. The final slides send the viewer off with a positive tone about the powers of connectivity and what mass communication can facilitate.
Ricky,
Great job! Your project was a nice extension off of what we learned in class about computers and packet switching. You also made some good connections to important class concepts, specifically that political and social factors drove the development of technology rather than technological determinism. I liked how you progressed through your presentation and discussed the various components of wireless technology such as SMS, wifi, and bluetooth. It’s interesting to think that wifi is less than thirty years old, but it has been integrated into society (or at least our society) so quickly. Additionally, your challenge of the notion that wireless technology has made humans incapable of social interaction highlights the idea that technology is neither good nor bad. It really depends on how society uses the technology. I also found your choice of images to be very appropriate; they worked well with your narrative and provided another layer of understanding to the presentation. Overall, this was a very well done project, and I enjoyed watching it.
Ricky- Great job! I enjoyed listening to your presentation. Your deep interest on the topic allows listeners to be interested as well! Your presentation adds a great “interlude” to what we discussed in class. You do a great job incorporating early developments of wireless technologies to the technology we have today. Your incorporation of railroads and other technologies gives listeners context as to why were these technologies developed. I thought it was great that you inserted some sense of humor throughout your presentation, it really keeps your audience engaged and wanting more. I appreciated that you added more than just phones, but as well as other technologies as well as the development of new technologies in Silicon Valley. I think what could have been interesting to add to your presentation is how SMS messages did not really expand until the mid-2000’s with the help of affordable text messaging plans as well as qwerty keyboards phones.
Ricky,
Overall, I really enjoyed your presentation, I know we elaborated a little on the mobile technology expansion in class, but you were able to touch on the more detailed points that we did not have a chance to cover. Your opening line, “What is the technology for?”, was great, it really captured me and got me interested in listening to the rest of your presentation. Although they were the low hanging fruit, I liked the extra detail you added to your discussion of the telegraph and the ARPANET. I never knew that NASA’s the first organization to send a satellite into space, let alone for TV signals. I would have thought it was for mobil communication, which it later became. Another small detail was that the first SMS (text) message read, Merry Christmas. This was just another detail that I enjoyed along with the general timeline that you stuck to, to illustrate the change in this technology. Lastly, I thought that the commentary on your two final slides put the presentation over the top. Speaking to how mobile communication has changed our world, not limiting the idea to just handheld devices, but EVERYTHING it has impacted, led to a really nice conclusion that leaves the viewer thinking about your topic.
—Josh