Assignment: After reviewing this
week’s resources, create a blog entry titled “Technology Takes Over.” Share
your thoughts regarding Joe Sabia’s unique use of technology to tell a story.
Explore the use of advanced technology and its power to replace human activity,
communication, and personal interaction. In your opinion, what drives society’s
obsession with technology, and what impact will M2M have on the future of the
American worker and the national economy?
After watching Joe Sabia’s
storytelling technique, all I can say is “wow.” He was maneuvering his device
so fast that it was almost distracting. However, it is definitely a unique way
for him to get this point across and share the story of Lothar Meggendorfer via
technology.
Why is our society is obsessed
with technology? Reasons bound, but my guess would be that we are obsessed with
technology for the sake of convenience. We are always looking for ways to make
our lives easier hence the term, “work smarter, not harder.” We are also
looking for ways to accomplish more with less. The best way for us to create
ease in our day-to-day involves technology. Think about the days when we
actually had to write a letter, address the envelope, put a stamp on it, and
place it in the mail…then wait for it to arrive at its destination! What a pain
staking process!
With the increased use of
technology in our society, it seems that we are facing less and less
face-to-face interaction with people. We use e-mails, instant messaging, text
messaging, etc and are relying less and less on communicating in person – over
the phone or face-to-face. This is what I thought of when I read the article
about the refrigerator being able to order more milk. In the future, will we
ever go to the store? Or will there simply be individuals (or machines!)
filling grocery orders and shipping them to various households, which will
completely negate the need for the grocery store! Therefore, grocery stores
will become obsolete including cashiers, stockers, etc. What will happen to my
local grocer, Publix, whose tag line is "Where shopping is a pleasure!"
Then there is the question of how
companies will get new products out there. I know my grandmother loves to go up
and down every aisle of the grocery store in order to see what new products are
on the market. Will companies include a “new products flyer” in your order?
Free samples? Perhaps there will be a screen on the refrigerator that
advertises new products and you can select to order them.
One final thought: A co-worker of
mine utilizes the technology of Nest, “the smart thermostat that learns what
temperatures you like, turns itself down when you're gone, and is remotely
controllable through Wi-Fi,” and wonders when this technology will be coming to
cars (Dickey, 2013). For example, your car will automatically know the route
you take to work and thus drive itself there. Yep, I believe that day is coming
in our technological world.
Dickey, M. (2013). The Internet
of Things is Finally Here and Soon Your Fridge Will Buy
Milk For
You. Business Insider.
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