"what language will people use in a 'global' convo?"
JoshFriends could have become "people I used to know"
Alex"I'd want to see more things more accessible"
Lizzie O'Connor60"
Alex BrownOffensive tweeters to get a second chance
The GuardianConcerns around Leveson's data protection plan
The FT"The world is within my reach now"
@LooRRed"Stop the 'babble', harness the power"
Nigel Brownjohn"Rarely read a newspaper anymore"
@DRussell1503"Business has to be easier than free to beat piracy"
Sean"Misinformation could ruin one's career"
@LivedinItaly"loss of being able to deal with real people"
@MightyMigletLaw to force companies to release your data
BBC NewsI'm never bored, it's given me endless inspiration
Dan CalladineMy biggest concern is keeping children safe online
Anne Norman"Taking innovation to another level"
@Twistub"Technology 'shrinks the world' bringing us closer"
Simon Heatman"Becoming more human by sharing our experiences."
Reginald WWythenshawe
"should be like @spotify. everyone can listen for free"
@PClade"find information faster, solve problems quicker"
Robbie Frank"We should not be queuing in village halls to vote"
Jan"So many 'books', so few 'librarians'"
@sql_handle"keep in touch with the loved ones far away"
@CharlottepvTZPaid vs free content, animated story
The Industry Trust"Pictures of me will still be on facebook in 20 years time"
Ellie Fish"Spam: makes me concerned about my information"
John Crickland"Where's my minority report"
@AlJRees"The internet promotes freedom of information"
Sam Wood"Kids know more than me about security checks"
SarahWythenshawe
"Mashable digital summit for good, some quotes"
David HCalls for Britain to strengthen it's digital defence
BBC NewsIs primary school ICT teaching upto scratch?
Wired"Information instantly to quench my curiosity"
@virginiagattiNSPCC calls for 5 year olds to receive e-safety talks
The RegisterToo much technology, not enough family time
The Gaurdian"Virgin shd be part of the "fairtrade for personal data"
@williamheathSocial media and the US election
Tony Pilch"There's a whole online industry exploiting women"
Clare Stokes"Growth in the illegal trade in online details"
@AsamAhmad"It's enabled me to be a successfuly self-employed"
@SherChristopherComing soon - Thought controlled computing
The Inquisitr"We are connecting less & less in the real world"
Galina VincentRSA Animate - The Internet in Society
The RSA"Archiving should be analogue - paper and film"
@filmandfestmagDeath to the website, long live the stream
The Guardian'London's burning, tweet the engine'
TNWTired of traffic? let the internet drive your car
Wired"Initiatives to close the 'information divide'"
Lewis"We need tools to filter 'the noise'"
Nigel Brownjohn"The biggest issue is how companies use my data."
Asam Ahmad'RIP: A Remix Manifesto' documentary
Laurent LaSalleClearer signs to distinguish legal content
The Inquirer"Maps, it helps me find my way into awesome.."
@yaz36"I am worried by the disregard for copyright"
Jon Sparks"2 in 3 believe the internet is good for their social life"
MOOCs: are reshaping the ways we educate
The Independent"Men are more likely to love technology for technologies sake!"
"Leaps and bounds in improving security"
@inspireme39Charlie Brooker on digital addiction
Wired"Responsibility for the access to information"
@John_AlbionThe powers driving web traffic
The Observer2.45"
Rodger Robot"The North is less digitally confident than the Midlands or the South"
BBC pannel share their predictions for 2013
BBC News"People still don't get the dangers of sharing too much"
Neil Hallmark"Threat: self selected identity ghettos"
@edburns_nonwork"We need to integrate our world better"
@Oake_was_hereVideo 2.0 - The ability to remix online content?
Ted Talk"We need relevant info, not pushed 'content'"
Nigel Brownjohn"1 in 4 people are worried that the internet might leave them behind"
Calls for parents to monitor children online
Daily Mail"I meet my husband on the Internet"
Alexandra Rey"Worries about the internet? Yes - Filter bubbles"
@ViktorGroenne"Helping more people get more out of the internet will boost the economy"
'Cyber reserves' to protect the nation
The TelegraphThe future looks exciting!
Neil IllingworthParents need to have 'online talk' before the 'sex one'
Forbes"Prosecuted for posting 'offensive' messages"
@stevenjparkesMary Beard talks about her online abuse
BBC News"Gaming has totally changed entertainment"
Adrian WongISP to 'choke' pirates connections
BBC NewsThe Deep Web: Where google doesn't go
Channel 4Games developer kick off 'Pay what you want' model
EurogamerConfessions of a troll
The GuardianMy three BIG questions
Richard Branson"6 in 10 of you think some people are missing out on the benefits of the internet"
"What happens if it stops working?"
@jim_robinson_744.00"
Virgin Media"People in the Midlands rely on their mobile phones more than anyone else!"
"Forgetting how to interact in 'person'"
@traceysuggett"Able to connect cheaply with friends & family"
@LMorrisPhillips"I think there's too much animosity online"
Josh Eaton"I hope carrying less stuff around in my bag!"
@DanaHasham"I have new ways to talk to my kids"
@pkg144"ISPs should advertise minimum speeds."
Laura DIt's addictive! I can get so absorbed
Lewis"Unlock your front door with your Smartphone"
@DanaHashemMore parents are receiving 'hand-me-up's'
Daily MailA fair share online
Alex BrownOnline Ad Networks Are Supporting Piracy
Tech Crunch"Faster, faster... two thirds of you think faster broadband can make life better."
"4 in 5 young people use Facebook several times a week"
"Allows me to benefit from others experience"
Murray McKercherVirgin Media
Having the talk - "The birds and the IDs"
The Guardian"Improved security is my hope for the future."
John Crickland"The biggest difference - Info fast/time waster!"
@Its_MrsE"Technology has grown faster than our social norms"
Elizabeth BurnsideClueful: An app to understand what your apps
Clueful"Eyes feel fuzzy from looking at a screen all day!"
@HudsonDragon10 tips for parents to prevent cyber - bullying
Cybersafetyadvice.comAlgorithms that shape the web, also restricting it.
Ted Talk"Can digital help with family planning?"
@givenlondonVideo - Discussion on Creative Commons
Aljazeera"The web has changed who I collaborate with."
@drgurner"Music that I'd never have fallen in love with"
Gabriel Menezes"I can engage with A-Listers such as @richardbranson"
@pkg144"Mobile internet now the norm for UK kids"
Staying safe online - Share Take Care
BBC Radio160"
RichardKeeping kids safe is number one for me.
Penny Parkinson"Am I meant to accept my boss's FB friend request?"
Liz MaidenCan Technology Help Us Lead Healthier Lives?
psfk"we are only showing our 'best sides' online"
Laura"2 in 5 women say they'd be lost with out their mobile phone"
"It's made my life easier eg internet banking ..."
@EmmaMary_11"Being over-run by technology. #scary"
@KirstyWorstyy"It encourages people to associate with strangers"
Mike Harper"allowed me to reach the top decision makers"
Linda Harding-Bond"I found my dad thru friends reunited :)"
@nickyDUDZInternet ban overturned by judges
The TelegraphWythenshawe
"The most valuable tool in my journalism work"
@gabiz07Web remains a 'luxury' for most of the world
Channel 4What happens to your data when you die.
New York TimesThe consequences of cyberbulling legislation?
The IndependentJoin the Big Red Box in Manchester
Virgin MediaKeeping information safe online
Lee AtkinsTime to adopt a "social media highway-code"?
The Guardian"Communicate w/ our friends & fam around the globe"
@thrilla_liyah"The digital switchover was last night"
@Katie_ChapsWhere Leveson inquiry leaves the internet
BBC News"A business with location being irrelevant"
@WJeffreyBrown"Adjusting to rapid change in the way people socialize."
@zubject"Less devices, less passwords, more intuitive tech"
Morag WhiteStartup introduces children to online banking
Wired"I think we will see big changes to the way we work"
Androulla LGates & Zuckerberg Promote Youth Coding.
NY times'Tech City' gets £50m investment
The Next WebSearch: How does it work? Where is it going?
WiredVideo: Is protecting children online coming at a cost?
EU ViewsMobile VS desktop infographic
Econsultancy"I hope digital can solve tomorrows problems"
@Katie_Chaps"A change of attitude - not technology"
Murray60"
Lee AtkinsJust posted a blog on #Ourdigitalfuture
@Katie_Chaps"Connected me with my past, present & future"
@BossLyffe60"
Neil Illingworth"I grew up with the internet, life would be hard without it"
Jake"The next step will be freeing people from screens"
David HawksworthVirgin Media
"Half of us have these devices..."
"Invaluable access for a son with Aspergers"
@MightyMiglet"I need the internet at my fingertips" says 38% of people in the South
Digital classroom tech is going unused
BBC News"My Photos from the Big Red Box, Newcastle"
@Stickings90Your photos being used as the face of spam?
BBC News1.30"
Neil Berkett"I can't disconnect even if I wanted to."
@bigfortune
Digital technology has become a huge part of our lives, and at Virgin Media we want to help everyone enjoy the very best of it.
To do this we need to understand what people really think about the digital world, how it’s changing our lives today and what it means for the future. The more we understand, the better we can help you to benefit from everything technology has to offer. We want to make 'Our digital future' fantastic for everyone.
We think the internet provides loads of exciting opportunities for people, communities, and the whole country. Just like in the real world though, there are some risks that we need to deal with together.
How has digital technology affected your life?
Can you imagine life without the internet? Difficult, isn’t it! Digital technology has a huge impact on our everyday lives: how you work, how you buy and sell things and how you interact with friends and family. Your life is all about you.
You want to keep your family safe but, whether it’s crossing the road or clicking on a web link, there'll always be some risks to manage. By being aware of dangers online and taking simple steps to minimise those risks, you can help your whole family to feel safe, confident and ready to make the most of the digital world. Your family is about the people closest to you.
We live in a fast paced digital world that’s changing all the time. We want everyone to benefit from all the opportunities this brings. We need to start by making sure that everyone understands these opportunities and then we can work together to use digital technology for good. Your community is about the people around us and our wider society.
Speak up
To understand more about Our Digital Future, we asked research experts ICM to help us with a national online survey. Connected Britain provides the first insight into what we found out. As well as explaining some interesting differences in the way we each use the internet and digital technology here in the UK, it also reveals the similarities between our modern, digital lives.
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