In the era of machines where the internet rules the minds
and souls of the general population, the addition of architectural content to
the lexicon was inevitable. Knowledge is the one privilege that in my opinion
should be free and easy to access to the general public. By publishing online
we not only make it accessible but succeed in making them aware and susceptible
towards the importance of architecture and design in the society. Architects
keep themselv
es updated by instant and regular newsfeed. Not only that many may
get inspired by someone’s work on the other part of the world.
The internet is
a brilliant invention of the 21st century and to use it to its
fullest potential is not only
our right but an obligation. Architecture is
something to be thought about.
Being said that there are certain shortcomings of publishing
online that cannot be ignored. Publishing online does not count as publishing
specifically. One cannot be 100% sure of the legitimacy of the content. Though
public credit does increase the trust of the information some still may doubt.
Also since it is a quick database where information is available just a click
away students become quite lazy doing research and many times plagiarize
articles and research topics.
There are pros and cons to every aspect in life. We must
weigh them properly and then act accordingly.
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