Mobility
Mobility is the ability in which something is moved from place to place, from "point A" to "point B."
Background
Before advancements in technology, the only way an individual was able to consume media was by traveling to the places that provided it.[1] This all changed with the development of microprocessors and wireless technology.[2] As a result of these changes, media is now able to travels with us, allowing us to access books or music, for example, without having to go to a book or music store. [3] In the past, books may have been too heavy to carry, allowing for an individual to only take so many. Today, many of us use our smartphones to access our media. The iPhone is just one example of how mobility has allowed media to come with us.
Uses in other disciplines
The term mobility is also mentioned a lot when it comes to business. In an article by Steve Levy from Wired, he suggests that due to mobility
"Never before have businesses had the opportunity to interact so closely with their employees. The rise in personal infrastructure through the adoption of smartphones and tablets, along with improvements in mobile technologies and the growing availability of business apps, are creating new ways for businesses to empower their workforce." [4]
Additionally, there is a term called mobility of labor that is used in business. In mobility of labor, employees are able to move from different jobs, occupations, and various locations. [5]
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References
- ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.
- ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.
- ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.
- ↑ "Why Business Mobility Is Going Mainstream", Wired.
- ↑ "Mobility of Labor", BusinessDictionary.
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