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Colin Bailey commented on How Can You Make The Most Of Technological Revolution? on June 11, 2009, 3:20 AM
I think a question that needs to be pondered is this: How do we make the best use of technology in our lives and still not lose the "human touch" that gives our interactions more meaning? Cooley admits that he doesn't blog, but does he read a newspaper each morning? I do both. He sees the value in it- but doesn't have the time. I think that the use of teleconferencing and on-line education are great in terms of saving time and are more efficient, yet something is lost when that direct, in-person, contact is made. I've noticed that many older Americans are uncomfortable with using the internet and even refuse to buy cell phones. As for myself, I use modern technology everyday, but I still send birthday cards in the mail and get my news from the both web and magazines and newspapers. Internet and high technology excite me and make me work faster and more effectively, but holding a good book in my hands and losing myself in great literature or interesting history comforts me. Let it be said though, I dont miss having to go to the library and using The Readers Guide to Periodical Literature and waiting for a copy or microfilm machine thats functioning to do some research!