More technology = more geeks
I was watching TV the other day, and saw a show about how technology is growing faster than it ever has. The newscaster was saying how we have more and more pieces of technology: mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, iPods, video iPods, etc. Computers are getting more complex, the internet is growing, and there’s more and more software out there that must all work together.
At first, I thought to myself, “duh.” And initially I thought that even though technology was growing and proliferating, people were getting more tech savvy. But I think the reality is, technlology is moving along much faster than regular people have time to learn. here are some examples:
- There are computers in everything now. your toaster, oven, and fridge have computers. they are getting smarter and harder to use.
- And we thought VCRs were complicated? we now have digital cable, Tivo, HD flat screens, and surround sound. Have you ever tried hooking all that equipment up? The manual does not help, and once you do have everything set up, how confusing are the 5 remotes?
- Devices are getting more integrated/reliant on each other. iPhones have to work with iTunes on Windows Vista. Treos have to work on Macs running Leopard.
- Every day I read about how social networks are going to be woven into the fabric of the web. Three years ago, barely anyone knew what they were.
So, what’s the point? I guess the point is, I thought my type was headed down the road to obsolescence. But as it turns out, we are needed now more than ever. Thank god.
