The Future of Technology

Cherie Burbach — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:51:46 +0000

Check out this view of the future. According to one columnist, the future will involve more technology and less human interaction. Much less. He says:

“People will work from where they are situated, permanently logged onto a super-fast Internet. Access will come from a range of connection devices. Wearable computers will be all the rage, but early adopters will have opted for more permanent machinery that is physically implanted. Employees will work in teams that have a truly global makeup. As a result of technologically enhanced globalization, working days will run on WT (world time) in one language — a hybrid known as Global English.”

On one hand, this vision scares me. On the other hand, it’s just one person’s opinion and isn’t written in stone. After all, remember how when home videos were first invented “experts” said no one would ever go to a movie again? Or how when computers were invented we would have a “paperless society?”

Whenever someone predicts a future that makes humans sound like robots, I just can’t see it. People AREN’T robots. Plain and simple. Even the most socially inept people around still like being in the company of other people. We need each other.

What do you think? What’s your vision for the future?

Image from Morguefile.

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The Future of Technology

Paperless Society

Cherie Burbach — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:23:49 +0000

Remember when computers first came out and we were all told how we would have a “paperless society“?

It was a nice thought, and completely logical. After all, when you can put something online why do you need to print it out?

The problem is, naturally, that there are lots of reasons to print things out. Like most people I hit that print button too fast without really thinking if I’ll need that copy or not. Then, I’m often left with paper piling up on my desk which in turn makes me feel more disorganized.

I love technology, but I always look for ways to use it better. I also hate clutter and feel that it adds more work to the lives of busy people. I often read the DeClutter blog here at b5 for tips on how to get rid of unwanted stuff and everytime I do a “purge” of stuff I’m not using I always feel better.

But one thing I struggle getting a handle on is paper. That’s why I really enjoyed this article on 20 tech habits to improve your life. I liked the tip that was last on the list: Print smart to reduce costs. This is a big one for me. I often print things like phone numbers or notes without giving thought to if I’ll really need them.

I have one friend that has everything online and is so organized with her kid’s busy schedules and homework needs she makes it look effortless. She looks up their homework assignments online, has one general calendar of all family activities, and remembers birthdays and special dates with little effort. She’s the one I look to for tips on how to use technology to my advantage.

How do you feel about technology versus paper? Does it make you more organized or create unnecessary clutter?

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Paperless Society

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The Future of Technology

Paperless Society