Do you remember 1984? Not the year, but the novel, which ominously described a society in which Big Brother is always watching you. If you move to today's world, it appears that we are all being watched at some point or another. And being watched can easily turn into being caught.

It's no secret that we live in a 24 hour world now.With technology making communication such a simple and instant affair, we can talk to anyone at anytime, regardless of wherever they live or whatever time zone they dwell in. Since we are in the information age, it stands to reason that information can and will be shared with others very quickly.

Look at cell phones, which, when first introduced, were used to just make simple phone calls while on the go. No longer would you need to find a quarter, then find a pay phone in order to make that call. Cell phones, though, soon turned into a reporting tool rather than just a tool for simple communication. Now, of course, if you have a cell phone and you see someone in distress and who needs assistance, you should definitely make that call. With a cell phone, the most inane item can instantly turn into headline news. Again, is that really necessary?

Add to that fact that cell phones, and most portable electronic devices are now equipped with Digital camcorder. You can become a reporter just by using the camera built into your cell phone. From disasters like Hurricane Katrina to the Michael Richards meltdown, events, news and things that aren't so newsworthy were being caught and recorded on video cameras that are popping up just about everywhere.

And once it's on a Digital camcorder, the next logical step for it to go to will be online and on the internet. The internet is now the world's news network, and anyone who uploads a video or file onto the web is now a reporter. Everyone is watching everyone else, and everyone can't wait to tell everyone else what everyone else is doing. That is the essence of our completely connected technological world.