Hi everybody. Remember ten years ago when technology was pretty much moving along at a slower pace then it is now? Remember when having a cell phone was deemed a luxury and not a necessity? I remember those days quite well and in many ways the lower levels of technology actually were better for us. Ten years ago, computers were not as critical to our everyday existence and this allowed for families to spend more time together. Today, almost everything you do requires a computer. At present, you can do almost anything you want from the comfort of your easy chair. In this day and age, even your social life revolves around your PC via Facebook and Google Plus. If I had a choice, I would turn the clocks back to the days of phone booths and good old-fashioned hand written letters. As a whole, we have lost some of our individuality with the computer age even tough it does make everyday chores easier.
Many companies are always trying to eliminate the good old-fashioned paper bill that is sent through the United States Postal Service and they want to send it electronically through your e-mail system instead The elimination of paper bills is good for the trees but in reality it is not good for the economy. The number of mail pieces that flows through the Postal Service is declining yearly putting one of the United States oldest institutions in jeopardy. Personally, I will not resort to bills sent through the e-mail system. My vote is to keep the postal service in business so those jobs can be retained!
There is another huge area that is being impacted by the computer age it is the retail sector. It is getting harder and harder for brick and mortar stores to stay in business. More and more people are going to their local stores to look at an item that they would like to purchase and then instead of buying it there, they go online and often times the price will be lower. This behavior is making it difficult for local stores to stay in business. Again, this is another way the PC is affecting the economy. Eventually, these stores will have to close and more jobs will be eventually lost. Try to buy local as much as possible and help support the great American Dream of having a thriving local economy. Remember that often times, you will get more personable service from a local company. Buy local and support your small businesses.
If you own a Smart Phone you know how much you are most likely used to depending on it. These electronic marvels do almost everything imaginable. In fact you might wonder if they are actually phones at all! The newest phones can even hold conversations with you. Now when you feel like talking to somebody, the conversation is just a push button away.
I have listed some of the negatives of the cyber era but here are some of the positives. Being able to obtain certain items online like your auto registration and fishing license can save lots of time by helping you avoid the long lines. If you are single, the many dating sites that are available make it much easier to meet people then back in the olden days. You can even order a pizza and customize it without ever even making a phone call. Now, if only they could figure out how to send the finished pizza back to you using your e-mail, that would be cool!
As you can see, there are pros and cons to today’s technology. Like it or not, the revolution will continue and more and more parts of our life will be controlled by computers.
Author: Joe Zelenak, Staff Writer
ok i want to send a pizza over the cell phone air waves lol! Can i do that joe? not yet?