What is the Internet of Things? And why should you care? | Benson Hougland | TEDxTemecula

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. There’s a new buzz phrase in tech circles these days: The Internet of Things. And it’s promising to be bigger than the Internet and the World Wide Web ever was. But what is it? And how will it impact our everyday lives? Will it help me? Should I be worried?
Benson Hougland has a passion for technology of all kinds that drives a deep desire to make his work and the world around him better. His interests include making wine, making music, and making memories with family and friends in activities like boating, camping, and traveling.
Benson is a 17-year Temecula resident, husband, and father of two elementary school boys and an adult daughter. As vice president at Opto 22, a local software developer and hardware manufacturer of products used in the industrial automation and information technology markets, he’s responsible for product evolution, marketing, training, and communications.
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[@emiljayatileke416]

"But I like the inconveniences." "We don't," said the Controller. "We prefer to do things comfortably." "But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin." - Jon Savage, Brave New World

[@subhi_sadiyev]

"A gramme is always better than a damn"

[@simonsjar]

Ok... i don't know why but, i'm watching this in the same moment that coronavirus (covid-19) is chasing us, and the fact that he talked about how IOT can early detect diseases like the flu and prevent what we are going through makes me think a lot of things.

[@rahulmurmu2680]

the moment he talked about flu i came down looking for someone mentioning corona virus ,and here u are.Stay Safe buddy

[@dhruvgarady7556]

China no.1 They r more advanced then IOT they have the AOF array of flues

[@lilfr4nkie]

Dhruv Garady US has the IoMT

[@kazzykaioken8873]

The covid 'pandemic', BLM, 5G and Lockdowns/social distancing are all being used to bring changes to society.. and its all leading uo to smart cities. 5g is the engine of a smart city

[@lilfr4nkie]

Kazzy Kaioken on the dot! these things/events are simply devices set in place by the true forces in power to be utilized by them for the reconstruction the infrastructures in which they operate.

[@dibrentley7915]

All happening at a time when Im almost done with my smart phone. Its so nice to just leave it at home. No distractions and its amazing how freeing it is.

[@samersabbamoure7212]

This is The best lesson on IoT that i have ever watched. This guy made me understand the essence of these 3 words (Internet Of Things) and how fast it is evolving and how essential it will become someday for each and every aspect in life. That’s pretty much interesting to understand and adapt

[@tonyh9401]

One of the best presentations I have ever seen, not so much the material (pretty high level), but the story telling aspect and how everything structured was captivating.

[@oblamovadvanced5956]

Totally agree. This is a very well planned speech

[@Maver1ck101]

This is so far the best talk on IoT that I have watched.

[@priceless1995]

fully agreed.

[@camilotics]

puffff so you dont know anything what a boring thing and automate a house is not neccesary IOT

[@shrutithakur2810]

@@camilotics he just gave an example that everyone could relate to.. What could be more relatable than our own home in which we live in?? He wanted everyone to understand it's power of automation.. And by everyone, I mean everyone, even those who are not tech-savvy.. PS. It's not advisable to be rude at any situation, that also when someone is expressing his / her opinion ..

[@camilotics]

@@shrutithakur2810 yes you right. Sorry.

[@shrutithakur2810]

@@camilotics oh come on, you don't owe me an apology.. In fact it's praise worthy that you accepted your mistake..It shows your decency.. Keep it up..

[@geoffrebbeck]

I have always thought of the internet as an internet of ideas rather than people. We don't see most of the people we connect to, and we choose who we meet by having like-minded ideas or being drawn to those with new ideas that interest us. This is an important distinction because the ideas we share and the connections we make are not limited by distance or culture and has been the value of the internet to the world.

[@shankerm3959]

IOT cannot be explained better than this. The closing example was superb!

[@christopherdennis4280]

"Who cares? Big corporations care." That's all you need to know.

[@noweare1]

Yeah, that is about the size of it.

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

what if we choose not to consume?

[@philemonsigei6305]

This is the best class I ever attended! Pretty elaborate and simple to understand the in-depth insights as related to IoT!! Thank you Benson!

[@roiferreach100]

Electronic and computer technologies are good, but our body (with mind, health, senses and emotions) is the best technology.

[@alpheusmadsen8485]

I like his unfounded optimistic trust that banks do their best to make sure their data is secure. In all my time I've pretended to be a software developer (as opposed to being a mathematician), the one thing I have learned is that we're *far* from doing security right, and financial institutions are sometimes among the worst offenders.

[@DKRaFiQ]

you mean online banking is insecure?

[@agsurfer]

Great talk. Informative and relatively easy to follow (coming from someone is only barely reasonably tech savvy). Speaker started off slightly accelerated, but flowed well into the rest of the talk after the hyper introduction. 👍

[@oblamovadvanced5956]

Well done presentation, Mr. Hougland! It is clear to understand for people who don't know much about the topic.

[@destedzi]

This talk has given me the understanding I need about the IoT. Thank you.

[@alvarosouza3494]

such a "simple" concept, but still i was during the whole speech mesmerized

[@alexlokanin3312]

A bunch of things we don't really need. How hard is it to press a button?

[@andreavidalessierra838]

Awesome!! Thank you for this easy way to explain such a complex topic.

[@vaideshshankar9899]

This description about iot has evoke my interest even more in it. Better ideas would definitely lead to its wonderful applications in near future to develop smart cities. Hats off to the anchor!!👌👍

[@DoctorGuess]

I'm loving all the ubiquitous computing (what we called it when I was in grad school). Love this stuff.

[@bharathjadhav123]

Simply Superb !! Couldn't have been simpler to explain IOT. Well Done

[@ventin75]

such a lively presentation. Thank you!

[@b.hariomsingh5635]

Hello sir... This video really helps me get aware about Internet of things ...I really please to have watch this man talking about things generally can be conected to the network by consisting a huge or a small range of data and provide an accuracy with fast process ..according to me I think we are developing a world having a huge technology smarter than before and just trying hard to make the world more closer to people around the world with addictive uses in our life

[@mipacem]

as an average PC gamer, i did not realize so many of these THINGS were already available so many years ago, like any one of these wearable instruments would be a significant boost to my quality of life

[@peterd1589]

Very clear and concise presentation...some great examples.... looking forward to the technologies (and being part of the development) ahead..

[@DeepakSharma_Tao]

Very nice presentation...Insightful indeed :)

[@trr7128]

What a great presentation! I'm ready to learn more. What are needed as prerequisites to dive in hands on for practical knowledge? Thanks a bunch, Sir!

[@ucheoscaro8066]

That is sensual wisdom and knowledge and information which never and will never change who you are inherently nor has the ability to transform you into someone better, so no one is actually moved forward in the real sense

[@sivamurugan5913]

the way of presentation your speech and way your way of teaching is completely awesome

[@owinbottles3417]

Very beautifully presented Benson! Applauds!

[@annaedvardsen4317]

The best explanation of what IoT is that I've seen or heard so far!

[@apithonia]

Benson it’s 2019 now I’d like to see a red y’all from you on the internet of value!

[@tylerbox6737]

Amazing presentation that is very informative even as of today in 2022, devices like these truly have been life changing and are still continuing to be developed today. Cant wait to see how IoT continues to develop in the future.

[@vibewithrish8437]

iot is a good career option?

[@mohanak3436]

Wonderful session Bension...oh oh ...take the pride of being geek and passionate techie. ..All cheers

[@mehvesnurislam5567]

Thank you so much for clear explanation. I wonder if you can share any information about how I4.0 is/will be effecting competencies. What will change at human profile and how to be prepared for this change as workers/managers? Underdevelopped countries where labour is cheap , will loose this advantage and how they will survive?

[@jnkvngz2965]

this has been helfpul for my mba presentation. thanks!

[@madhubabum]

wow..what a amazing presentation of IoT. Inspiring lecture.

[@harrysingh6626]

Wow thank you so much ! Such an interesting and clear explanation on IoT

[@ramajena6170]

Really awesome lecture !!

[@manojsuyal8215]

Absolutely fantastic they way it was explained, i do not thing a better explanation can even exist !!

[@sysad88]

Nice presentation. Exciting technology ahead.

[@abdelrahmane657]

Great explanations. Thank you so much

[@ChetanVithlani]

Awesome, best TEDx for me till date!

[@johnjim8246]

That's a great presentation. Thank you

[@osciltemusoni4928]

You said a lot of important things and now I understand why we must use this technology. IoT enables human-to-human, machine-to-machine, and human-to-machine interactions that will shape how our automobiles operate.

[@pareshsukhiyag]

I'd say a wonderful explanation of The topic Thank you! Sir

[@jovilynabella1992]

This is one of / the best explanations about IoT

[@sivakrishna1249]

Excellent presentation....

[@prabhupalanisamy8590]

Amazing presentation!

[@rahulvarma123]

Amazing explanation to the point..

[@venkateshe7506]

wonderful. Thank you.

[@aayushsahay7711]

Surely IoT is a very stimulating tech part and he explained that very wel ut at some parts it felt like "if this is the only thing that it can do then I am fine without it too".

[@bathtub_farter]

Seems like a presentation from a salesman.

[@SudeepKumarJain]

Selling is akin to storytelling.

[@RuralmoneyOfficial]

He's selling the international bankers new thing to make money by controlling all digital devices, people, your assets, liabilities and blood pressure, etc. They will say they TOLD US. Reminds me of Trends 2000. This is Agenda Internet and all of your smart THINGS. Google and ADT in your home monitoring your every move. My new laptop is capable, too. I think they're competing with China. They are driving people to the Internet to start businesses... corralling them where they can be controlled and monitored by permission. Enjoy the final frontier while you can because it is about to wear a mask and be quarantined. ;-)

[@prasantakswain]

nice explanation

[@achyutsingh]

Great. How simply explained

[@ayinlashehulukman2841]

A superb presentation garnish with informative examples.

[@pranshumalhotra967]

This is phenomenal! 👏🔥

[@ayushibhalerao2069]

Best video seen for iot really appreciated keep it up guys

[@juno08]

You NAILED it !!! Benson Hougland .

[@soleyajordan2416]

Excellent. video! thanks a lot for sharing this!

[@nitishrai8330]

Thanks sir It's one of the best information about IOT .

[@gurjeetsoftit]

Hi Benson, its Dec 2019, (5 years) do we have any live example (any medical Institution / country/etc.) of medical system which is very fascinating towards IoT

[@angelcasdatuin7474]

wow! i dont know this things before! great talk...

[@mujahidurrahmanfahim84]

I want this Sir as a teacher.

[@magdikamilshafikzekry1513]

the best video i ever seen about the internet of things for now

[@raghukumble]

Love the video. Very informative.

[@ducem8439]

this has definitely aged well, life is definitely now IoT and eventually settling into IoE (Internet of Everything)

[@Levipaulsen]

this dude seems like the kind of guy who has a secret passageway into a dungeon where he skins people and turns them into various furnishings.

[@aliabusnina1902]

You are just amazing!!

[@robertrowland1061]

Potentially, any technology can have both beneficial and malicious ramifications. So, by only presenting it in a positive light, one becomes guilty of lying by omission.

[@mostafamutaher808]

that's remarkable, really great speech

[@tanmaypalkar9861]

What an informative session... what a presentation!!

[@sharminoanali6647]

LOVED the way be explained

[@prantikgoswami94]

black mirror ??

[@AJ-ev3eu]

8:04 smile yes definitely

[@claircook4768]

Sadly yes

[@Habib01719576638]

It"s really helpful!

[@dlb2326]

I checked out the boy who beeps commercial btw and its pretty cool. for a class project, my question is how does this relate to the future of the internet? i can't quite summarize how it will benefit/effect us in the future. pros and cons?

[@internetandlifehacks]

Very well put!

[@kabirdash9887]

superb way to communicate

[@adtechknow2761]

Informative talk about IOT.

[@simplyone200]

Great presentation!

[@sahlihelmi8625]

I watched this video four years ago... It changed my life :))) Thank you Benson.

[@munimmi5600]

One of the best presentations

[@katiedestefano8528]

So he used a fear tactic "but it can save you from a heart attack!" to completely side step the very real security issues of the internet of things and we are just supposed to be like enough said?

[@SandhyaRani-fw9zc]

Great explanation about iot...

[@annachen7311]

the fact that I don't remember what iphone he is showing says a lot.

[@mathisawesome618]

the presentation was great but he made me a little bit dizzy by moving so much lel

[@sankara5871]

as we have a embeded system then why what is the use of iot

[@krazyteetp5803]

One of the greatest explanation of IoT...

[@charbeltannios546]

Amazing talk ...👍👍👍

[@lostecho01]

Amazing presentation

[@pachamaala3477]

Even more reason why I want to reach heaven faster than destined. The place where our senses work the way it should..where you will still need each other to live and love 💚

[@geneadaway2671]

We need to avoid this at every turn. It's a Trojan Horse for an open air prison.

[@tonic4360]

Interesting. But why do I feel that none of us are gonna have jobs anymore

[@MrC0MPUT3R]

+tonic Does that have to be a bad thing?

[@tonic4360]

+MrC0MPUT3R Doesn't have to be but it is a scary thing

[@DavideNastri]

Same thing they said when mechanical machines were invented

[@bikingmnviking3801]

For the people whose idle hands end up on heroin and robbing your house to get their fix, well, what do you think?

[@JruHoliday]

Well, unless they're going to give this wonderfull technology away for free, sure it wouldn't be a bad thing... but do you see that happening?

[@aayushkhanna]

Brilliant !

[@bennettslab2084]

sky net

[@dipakpanchal655]

V.good informative video..

[@wisdom5603]

outstanding!!

[@weoneuser1917]

We all are moving towards gr8 and very innovative future. Technology will play major role.

[@landro3552]

🐑🐑

[@thienminh7729]

that's cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@07ap07]

I am already scared of the consequences which it will have on us. We will loose more memory, more dependency, more boredom. will their be any space left for solitude?

[@markganus1085]

you can still talk to your cat

[@srinivassr5067]

loved it !!!