I actually consider Web 2.0 to be more like Web 1.5. All of the "things" that are Web 2.0 are mostly a result of increased memory, processor speed, and higher-speed internet connections. Audio, video, and software for interactivity, collaboration, etc, are the result of more or less natural increases in technology - and not really revolutions in technology. Hence, I say Web 1.5 vs. Web 2.0.
The one aspect of the Web1.0 to Web 2.0 transition (that makes me think this is not quite as big as a jump from 1 to 2 sounds) is that fact that information is still locked up. And that is biggest deal to me as a librarian. What do I mean by locked up? The information is still contained in and constrained by code (html, etc). We have to describe what a piece of information is before we can allow it to be processed as information (in a constrained form). [This whole discussion could easily move into topics such as the Semantic Web; but I don't really want to get into that here.]
So, Web 2.0 is not as revolutionary to me as it seems to be to others. I especially do not like the fact that it trains you to be impatient and to crave visual and/or auditory stimulation in all tasks. Some patrons can do anything and everything on mypsace, facebook, twitter, flickr, etc -- but they have to come ask for help with printing. The 2.0 tasks that require one set of skills are eclipsing everyday, normal skills that everyday, normal tasks require... especially, the skill of patience. But I think that is always happening with new stuff - older individuals think the younger individuals are missing something and moving too fast.
I will have to think about the balancing act associated with Web 2.0 Things as we get to them in the course of our 23 Things.
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