Reflection 1: Digital Love—Remembering 2000s Tech

MP3 players, digital cameras, smart phones: all of these were once among the 2000's most cutting edge tech. Though much of it now seems quaint, maybe even primitive today, the era laid the foundation for much of the technology we interact with today. From cryptocurrencies to AI, most of today’s tech would not have been possible had it not been for the 2000s. For this reflection, examine the ways in which that decade’s technology helped usher the technological advancements of the 2020s. What do we owe to the gadgets of that era? And finally, does any 2000s technology intrigue you today? 

Include at least two of the following in your discussion:

• "r/decadeoogy: The 2000s Had the Best Harmony Between Useful Technology and IRL Experiences" (Reddit)
• "The Forgotten Tech Trends of the 2000s" (NationSquid)
• "Technology That Changed Us: The 2000s, From iPhone to Twitter" (ZDNet) 
• "Twenty Pieces of 2000s Technology You Probably Forgot About" (Yardbarker)
• "Why Did the Future Look Cooler in the 2000s?" (ExtraMint)

Required:

• MLA Style, including works cited
• 500 words (≈2 pages)

Due: Wed 10.8 (via Canvas) [Note new due date]