Some years ago in my other life as a transit employee I mocked this old supervisor who took a voluntary demotion because converting to a new computer scheduling program was too overwhelming for him. "Can't teach an old dog new tricks," goes the saying, but here I am, the old dog now, feeling just as overwhelmed by the speed with which information technology is transforming our lives. Take this new SG format, for example. I thought the old format was just fine. At least I could find things. Here I'm wandering around aimlessly. Still, "Newer is better," is the mantra these days, so I will endeavour to adjust.
My Luddite tendencies extend to cell phones: I didn't even own one until I joined the lights and it became necessary because the only alternative communication was very public 2-way radio. It takes pics and has a full qwerty keyboard neither of which i have ever used. Not sure I could snap a pic if it came to that. My computer is a Mac which is like giving me a Cadillac and then never taking it out of the driveway. But I manage.
I'm not opposed to technology, I'm just not sure I'm prepared to keep up with the advances. I don't want a pad. I don't want a smart phone. I don't want to text. I like talking to people, even if it's only on the phone.
Technology has sped up our lives so much and I prefer a slower pace. Taking the train last summer I boarded a car with 22 people aboard. I counted 20 of them on smart phones or pads or ipods. All busy connecting, but not with each other. It made me a little sad.
I know I'm a dinosaur but I'm a smart guy so I'll figure it out. Have to I guess, if I want to stay connected...
Rant concluded, for now.