@ Jakk Goodday

Has anyone seen anything like this?

Have you ever experienced simple communication that is almost completely technology-free?

Such as scribbling on eucalyptus trees or along galvanized walls. These activities reveal man's genuine desire to leave some mark on the planet. I used to be one of those people who was fascinated by using simple tools like a magic pen to write on bathroom doors at gas stations to leave stories. It was not long ago that these actions are a form of public communication, also known as "social media communication."

This desire to create its own communication platform is not new. It's an instinct that has been deeply rooted in humans since the time of cave wall painting, showing that we humans have a constant need to share ideas and information.

These activities are not just about leaving messages for others to see. But it also reflects personal actions that come from making decisions themselves. It is an expression of creativity and an independent exchange of information, which is in line with the concept of a market process that gives individuals the freedom to express themselves and adapt to their personal goals.

Scribbling on trees and cave walls in the past is no different from posting messages or status updates on social media in this day and age. Through the changing times and technology, it has become a part of the communication culture that never disappears from our hearts.

We humans have always wanted to convey our thoughts and feelings to the world. Whether it's scribbling on a tree or leaving a message under a galvanized roof. These desires have moved towards a more efficient and broader digital format. This allows us to communicate across borders to every corner of the world without limits. This innovation and adaptation is a clear signature of progress in human history, all due to the decisions and actions of individuals who want to leave their mark on the world.

Leaving a message in a public place is... It stems from a variety of reasons that are more complex and deeper than just face-to-face communication. Sometimes it can be related to the need to spread ideas or messages to a wider group of people, or it can be building relationships with the next generation. In a way, It may only be a personal memory (we'll put the morality and cleanliness aside first).

But the most important thing is the desire to connect with the community or to create unity. We humans are social creatures who want to share and coordinate with others in the community. We not only communicate to exchange information, but also create diverse and lasting social interactions through scribbling or public messaging.

In addition.. These actions also reflect our desire to be remembered or immortality. It confirms that our actions will remain etched in people's memories long after we leave and are an expression of identity and contribution to history. With the name and date engraved on the tree. We leave a mark of existence not only on ourselves to remember, but for all passers-by in those days and beyond.

As the world moves into the digital age and social media... It's like an explosion of longing that we've had in the past in new ways. Online platforms allow us to spread our own stories and experiences to a wider audience endlessly. With faster and easier access to and distribution of news. Instant data sharing and connecting with people around the world without borders This makes social media another dimension of communication that not only flourishes but also forms online communities that have a great influence on the lifestyle and culture of modern society.

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Difference

But considering past and present public communication. There is a big difference. Scribbling on trees in the past is truly decentralized communication. Everyone can add their own text freely. Today's online platforms are tightly compiled and regulated, with rules and algorithms determining which messages are published or hidden from the eyes of many users.

The digital space has the power to control the content that is shared and published. It can remove or block content that does not comply with policies or laws, which of course eucalyptus trees and public places in the past could not. Privacy and freedom of expression are questioned in the social media world, where new social rules and etiquette have been put in place that limit compliance with use and expression policies.

Scribbles are not clearly identified. But in the online world. Personal information and identities can be tracked and recorded in detail. Privacy in the digital world is clearly less. Despite these platforms' attempts to provide tools to control privacy.

Public communication in the past has often been overt and has given rise to a culture of organic sharing. Yet, with the entry into the digital age and social media. Connections are fast and expanding globally, but they can also lead to echo chambers and the spread of distorted information.

Communication in today's world is clearly governed by rules and algorithms. This has led to the creation of more complex social networks, where freedom of expression must also be within the framework set by the platform. Users need to find a balance between protecting their privacy and exercising their digital freedom responsibly.

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Changes

Let's follow how public social communication has changed from the past to the present.

In the Middle Ages, the use of paper and letter writing became popular. Even with direct communication to the desired person, there is still an opportunity to disclose and pass on information. In addition, the paper was used as a banner announcing the news. But sometimes the content is controlled by the host of the space. Newspapers and later magazines brought the distribution of news and opinions to a large readership. The publication of information is strictly controlled by editors and publishers.

Entering the era of radio and television. Mass communication has been revolutionized. Information and entertainment can be quickly delivered to viewers and listeners, but remain under the control of the state and content producers.

When our world was introduced to the Internet in the 90s, we encountered a revolution in the way we communicate through chat rooms and online forums. It's a place to exchange ideas and information without restrictions, supervised by operators and developers to keep these platforms running smoothly.

At last Since then, human freedom of communication and expression has become increasingly restricted through time, until it seems to have been lost in modern times. It requires us to consider and question the values and impact of these controls on society in the future.

As the world entered the Internet era in the 90s, we encountered a new phenomenon in communication. In that era, IRC (Internet Relay Chat) was the most free way to start online discussions. Those who have experienced it must be quite young.

The presence of online forums such as Usenet and the Bulletin Board System (BBS) has provided opportunities for people from all over to gather and exchange information on a wide range of topics. This later led to the emergence of blogs such as Bloggers that allow everyone to freely publish their ideas and stories. Blogs and Wikipedia offer unprecedented freedom to publish and edit content that can help the public. It opens up new opportunities where everyone can be both a giver and a receiver of information.

MSN Messenger was launched in 1999 and was one of the first and most popular real-time chat services in the early days of the Internet. With the ability to communicate instantly. File delivery and audio and video conversation features

In the later period. Forums have stepped in to make forum discussions easier and content is better managed. Then came the emergence of Frienster, MySpace, and Hi5 in the early 2000s, which were the first social media to completely change the way we communicate and share content.

In 2004, Facebook was born, and it started as a social network for university students before launching it to the public in 2006 . Short messages and quick sharing of information (followed by Instagram, Snapchat, LINE, WeChat and TikTok, etc., appearing later). These platforms have played a role in changing the way we build communities and social networks, and not only that, they have also made it easier to maintain social relationships. These communities have grown independently without state prescription (especially on unregulated platforms such as Nostr, which may not be covered in this article).

Entering the social media era, Facebook in particular has defined its primary role in shaping the creation of new social networks. This will not only make the exchange of information convenient. It also comes with strict controls on content and personal information that have a significant impact on privacy rights and freedom of expression.

Transcending from natural communication and placard paper to technological evolution It brings us into a new world where data and communication control is managed by technological oligarchs. Almost all communication today is restricted and is carried out through a central platform with clear rules and usage policies.

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Concerns

In a market where consumers have more options. Companies need to improve their services and products to meet changing customer expectations. This is changing our way of life and culture in a way that has never been seen before (before the era when highly popular platforms were trying to poke and nose their customers in the modern era).

The development of digital communication not only reflects changes in the economy and society. But it also changes the way we see and perceive the world around us. It creates new expectations and expands opportunities for us to engage more with our community.

However.. The power of major platforms It is having a profound impact on modern society. It creates unexpected concerns for users and the world's population. These big platforms can control the flow of data that users can see. This causes data filtering or presents biased information. This has resulted in misrepresentation and information being presented.

We've also seen the creation of 'Echo chambers' and 'Filter Bubbles', adapting content to user preferences and behaviors, resulting in people only seeing information they're ready to agree with. It leads to non-diversity of ideas and division of ideas. There is an addiction to platforms caused by algorithms designed to allow users to spend the most time on the platform. This can lead to addictive behaviors that are detrimental to mental and physical health.

Privacy breach from the collection of personal information without clear boundaries. This results in violations of privacy rights and misuse of information.

In addition, major companies can become monopolies of access and distribution of information, limit competition and the emergence of innovation, and influence political and social processes. They can set standards for what will be socially acceptable.

Even worse, it promotes the spread of toxic content. Toxic content promotions are often the reason behind generating more engagement and responses from users. It is a gross act of irresponsibility towards people and society.

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In an era when rocks and cave walls once served as pages of mystical and nostalgic messages. The days have brought us to communication that requires almost no hand touch or scribble. A digital universe that can print ideas faster than the mind feels.

But in that progress, the shadows of technology keep us from seeing the light. The Almighty's hand has spread so wide that it almost proclaims, "I am the father of communication," while controlling the information we have access to and the voices we hear. This brings a distorted echo that echoes along the walls of the information realm they have set.

We are standing at a crossroads where we must decide whether to allow this tide of control to easily carry us down the path or to stand up for the values of communication that are fundamental to humanity.

The information can be transformed into gifts or weapons. We need to exercise wisdom and responsibility in deliberations. Open communication that was once just written down in a tree or left a secret message under a canopy. Now it has been transformed into an engraving on a digital history page that can be erased with just one click.

In this time journey... Let us hold fast to finding a balance between exposure and protection, between freedom and responsibility. Let us remember that we are all shapers of the future of the information we choose to transmit and cultivate. Because ultimately, what we choose to share in this online world will become the next weaving of humanity's story and future.