Digesting and thinking

So, after spending much time reading "Reader 1" and doing some research. I'm thinking why? Why was there a need for this drastic change from "Web 1.0" to "Web 2.0" What changed in society that made us want to socially interact with each other through the internet? Is it just a sign of the times? The way things are developing? I don't know

I found it astonishing that just over 10 years ago (2004) there were only "1500 Facebook members" What has changed to make such the dramatic increase in members in a relatively short space of time? Is it society that is pushing the use of social media both professionally and socially? Or is it just easy? Now a days most of us have quick easy access to tablets, laptops, smart phones does this make socialising through the web easier? I think so.

When I first embarked on the course to find that blogging was a massive part of it, I was astonished. Coming from completing a Foundation Degree which consisted of essays and a lot of set written tasks with a strict clear structure and not much room for my own thoughts and opinions. To this where I can question and think about my decisions and findings. After reading the "O'Reilly article" it is now beginning to make sense that the development Web 2.0 has been revolutionary especially through blogging "One of the highly touted features of Web 2.0 is the era of blogging"

I know many of you have not really blogged before (myself being one of them) however I have to admit that I am finding it an extremely useful tool to express my thoughts and feelings along with being able to connect and read what others write and get feedback on things.

So, I am starting to understand the change from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 - and the benefits that we get from it. However have these changes been necessary? I'd love to hear your thoughts.