I've noticed that TECHNOLOGY (i.e.-PDA's, Notebooks, Mechanical Pencils, Cellphone Cameras, Voice Recorders) only add to the chaos of the day due to the loss of time experienced from finding the stylus, clicking for lead, texting a friend, taking photos of yourself during the workday, and recording pointless segments from your favorite television show. How can we become more productive during the day with so many "distractions"???
Yes, I too have fallen victim to this because I am blogging right now during a time when I could definitely be doing something more productive.
DoEs ThIs EnHaNcE YOUR SWANKINESS???
Just a thought.Stay Tuned...
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Phil, I've pondered this idea too. I think technology is advancing so fast, that most people can't find the uses for half the gadgets coming out. It makes me wonder why everything needs to happen so quickly. Where is it we're all headed so fast. As far as I know, Earth will still remain spinning on its axis and we will all still be on Earth.
Actually, there are so many people still living without food and water, let alone PDAs and high speed internet connections. My question is, where is the social awareness and responsibility dialogue in all of these new technologies?
It must be an epidemic! I too fall victum all to often to the ills of technology. Most often to social networking sites that lure me in like a moth to the flame.
Phil,
I agree with your statements to some degree. I think it’s as simple as the “fat man and cake concept” (no disrespect to anyone). Just because a juicy slice of cake is sitting on the table does not mean you have to eat it. Conceptually, if you eat the cake you will have to wash the plate that the cake was on and any utensils (fork, knife, glass) used. While it may same like much, I would say that it is at least a 5-minute process. You just have to ask yourself if it is worth it.
The reality of the situation is that concept technological advancement is not going anywhere. We as people have three choices. We can accept it, conform to it, or reject it. I personally choose to accept it. By this, I am referring to the ability to recognize that availability, benefits of technology, and utilize it if and when it is appropriate it (e.g., a cell phone which enables receipt of personal and work emails). When I get tired of my phone vibrating/ringing, I switch to the “phone only mode” (a feature that many people are not aware off).
you're a swankster.
Ah! The splender of youth. Old sayings come to mind..."A jack of all trades, a master of none.", "A sale is not a sale if you can't use it!" I will end with this note, just because I can does not mean I have to! Ponder on that a bit. New is not always better! Why not use what I have that fits my needs than to purchase something for the bells and whistles. Does contentment really exists today? It is nice to know what is out there, yet if I don't need it then why get it? Finally, when do you allow the body and mind to ever rest if you are generating all these moments of input into the mind and subsequently into the body?
Phil, what an interesting perspective! You are so right. If I spent the same amount of time writing papers, doing my class work and researching potential jobs as I did texting, sending emails to friends, and taking those infamous self photos, I would be so much farther ahead.
I think these "distractions" have weasled their way in to every waking moment. My cell phone is my world. I wake up to it as an alarm clock, and I go to sleep texting my friends, finding out how their day was. I also use my phone to keep my scheduled. I think these little gizmos are turning me in to a dependent user.
I think that if I were to lose one of my devices or other technology gizmos, I would become less productive because I have come to rely on them so much.
Dearest Phil,
While I agree that technology can be a distraction, I also feel the need to state that technology can also be a blessing when it comes to multi-tasking and making your day easier. When I wake up every morning, I can check my e-mail, check the weather, message friends and view my schedule for the day all in 15 minutes using just my laptop. Normally those actions would require a multitude of sources and take double the time. While I admit that occasionally I'm sucked into the thrills of Facebook for an additional 15 minutes in the morning, I know when to stop indulging and get to work. The real problem is not necessarily technology, but the daily fight with procastination.
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