The Tetrad Assessment – Skype Technology
1. Discuss how the history of today's megatrends and national trends have shaped Canada and the world as we know it today. The technology of discussion, in this case, is Skype, which is a telecommunication app or video-calling software that allows individuals to 'meet' virtually. It enables people to hold high-quality calls or interact using computers, mobile phones, or other communication devices. This technology is commonly used in Canada and worldwide due to its numerous benefits. It enables people to interact face-to-face effectively without necessarily traveling to hold physical meetings. Based on Marshall McLuhan's "Tetrad Analysis," communication technology that led to the emergence of Skype underwent a series of megatrends and national trends throughout history, shaping Canada and the world as a whole (Islas, 2016). On this note, the trends align with McLuhan's Tetrad assessment, where he opines that people's culture and technology foll