So, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking…are the things we covet so much creating robot versions of the real person you are? With the advancement of technology, life has become far too convenient…”Microwave Society”
When they introduced the cell phone years ago, along with the personal computer, that changed the face of our culture forever. Cell phones weren’t too crazy, except for the idea that you could speak to someone outside of the confines of home. Fast forward to email…revolutionized communication, but also made people less personal. Email created industries, and also hindered others. Why mail a birthday card when I can send an e-card? Text messaging…another phenomenon that literally reduces personal interaction into words. No need to listen to the annoying or beautiful voice on your phone’s receiver. Just type what you want to say. How many times have you had to explain the tone of your text message because the reader didn’t know or understand how you meant to say whatever you said? I mean we literally are becoming digital drones without knowing it. Internet is strictly about convenience. You no longer have to shop at actual stores, or research things at the library, or even visit your best friend. Accessibility is 1 click away to anything you can think of. Social networking is a way of life. Why have a meeting at the posh downtown restaurant when you can meet virtually thru ustream or skype, or have one on one instant conversations via facebook, twitter, and see a photo of whom you’re interacting with as well. All your personal info is available on the internet. Next they’ll be able to program you…subliminal. I’ve been a slave to it as well, everything I do requires some avenue of the cyberworld! This blog is an example of that. E-books are selling more than physical books on amazon.com nowadays! YOU, ME, WE are the Robots…let’s wake up, and run the machines before they completely run us.
