Dependence on advanced technology.

[Lynx]

So basically, nowadays even land line phones are really just cell phones, but with cords?

Here in southwest TN: Yup.

I dunno, maybe in big cities they still maintain a coherent network of physical wires. Out here in the country they just slap a wireless box on every so many miles of wire and call it done.

I understand older people don't want to learn/like new things, but I'm sure they'd enjoy what these phones can do, like instantly seeing pictures of their children and grandchildren in action while they were talking to them on the phone in another town or state.

Shoot, it took forever for me to become a believer myself.

Skype is a gateway drug. Text, audio clips, live audio chat, video clips, live video chat... Even a notepad where I can make notes on laptop and then check them on my phone.

If it was not for Skype, think you would have ever really gotten into smartphones?

 

[seoulsearch]

Skype is a gateway drug. Text, audio clips, live audio chat, video clips, live video chat... Even a notepad where I can make notes on laptop and then check them on my phone. If it was not for Skype, think you would have ever really gotten into smartphones?

Like we all do at one time or another in life, I fell into the trap of judging what I didn't understand and couldn't see the potential for (and thought was too complicated to learn.)

I'm just glad my friends never gave up on trying to convert me!

It truly did change my life for the better, and has dramatically increased the quality of my long-distance friendships.

I still love old-fashioned pen and paper letters, and I never fail to get a text saying how much someone loved receiving one when they get one.

But it's even better when they can then snap a picture of them joyfully holding the letter next to them, and immediately send it to me on my phone.

 

[Lynx]

Like we all do at one time or another in life, I fell into the trap of judging what I didn't understand and couldn't see the potential for (and thought was too complicated to learn.)

I'm just glad my friends never gave up on trying to convert me!

It truly did change my life for the better, and has dramatically increased the quality of my long-distance friendships.

I still love old-fashioned pen and paper letters, and I never fail to get a text saying how much someone loved receiving one when they get one.

But it's even better when they can then snap a picture of them joyfully holding the letter next to them, and immediately send it to me on my phone.

I still enjoy just calling it a gateway drug.

 

[jennymae]

Here in southwest TN: Yup.

I dunno, maybe in big cities they still maintain a coherent network of physical wires. Out here in the country they just slap a wireless box on every so many miles of wire and call it done.


Skype is a gateway drug. Text, audio clips, live audio chat, video clips, live video chat... Even a notepad where I can make notes on laptop and then check them on my phone.

If it was not for Skype, think you would have ever really gotten into smartphones?

That’s how it is over here as well. Ain’t no landlines no more. Especially not up here. Just like you said, just some wireless box scattered randomly around.😡

 

[Karlon]

It depends on what one wants from a phone.

If a person just wants to be able to sit in a chair and talk for a couple hours, a landline phone can fit the bill. And if you're in a dead zone where cell phones don't really work, I can understand why you'd think landlines are the way to go.

But as for my safety and the ability to travel by myself, yes, I am one of those dreaded people who takes her phone everywhere. I'll gladly take any disadvantages it might have for all the benefits it provides in exchange.

And even when I do sit in one spot and talk on the phone for a long time, one of my favorite things about smart phones is that if you're talking about a certain subject, you can both look up more information about it to share, as well as sending family pictures, etc. to explain and discuss, laugh over, etc. right as you're talking.

One of my favorite things about smart phones is being able to "take people with me." If I'm in an interesting place I want to show them, I can snap pictures of what I'm looking at and talk/text/voice message them immediately, while getting their feedback as I go along. Most times I don't have static on my phone, and even if I do, it's worth it to be able to "take them to see" a cool penguin exhibit I'm walking through at an aquarium.


All of my friends are long-distance, so a smart phone has truly been a blessing from God for me when it comes to keeping in touch.

in short, if i'm out socializing, or to dinner, at a party, i do not bring my phone. i'm old fashioned. when someone starts talking to me & then starts in with his or her cel phone, i walk away. that is disrespect of them to do that. i took a girl out for dinner once & she started attending to her cel phone at dinner so i immediately got up & said, "bye". she couldn't believe i did that. she said "i was just going to see who it was". & i said "proper behavior is you don't get the phone out at all, ignore it". she says, "my gosh, you're so strict". she never did it again & we dated for 17 years!

 

[Mem]

I was always a better writer than I am a speaker. And this technology better accommodate my communication skills or lack thereof depending on the platform of expression as well as making the opportunity to express myself more readily available to me. Way back then, you'd had to have come across my diary that would have more than likely contain a mess of silliness (as of one speaking to herself) rather than this iron-clad mind that I've developed conversing with the sharper witted that I would have otherwise had to search the world over in a private jet to even have the chance to encounter. (But, of course, there's the risk of becoming too dull-witted if I graze to long against the more abrasive encounters...)

 

[Fillan]

Take a list of nations and match it with a list of inventions,discoveries ect.

I.E.

electricity/US
radio/US
airplane/us
atomic bomb/us
nascar/us
computor/us
baseball/us
rock and roll/us
light-bulb/us ect.ect.

Here are a few others:

Telephone- Alexander Graham Bell- Scotland
Television- John Logie Baird- Scotland
Telegraph-Alexander Bain-Scotland
Steam Engine-James Watt- Scotland
Logarithms-John Napier- Scotland
Saline Drip-Thomas Latta-Scotland
Penicillin-Alexander Fleming- Scotland
The hypodermic syringe-Alexander Wood-Scotland
Electrocardiograms-Alexander Muirhead-Scotland
The Flush Toilet-Alexander Cumming-Scotland
The Refrigerator-William Cullen-Scotland
The Lawnmower-Alexander Shanks-Scotland

God Bless

 

[Lynx]

Here are a few others:

Telephone- Alexander Graham Bell- Scotland
Television- John Logie Baird- Scotland
Telegraph-Alexander Bain-Scotland
Steam Engine-James Watt- Scotland
Logarithms-John Napier- Scotland
Saline Drip-Thomas Latta-Scotland
Penicillin-Alexander Fleming- Scotland
The hypodermic syringe-Alexander Wood-Scotland
Electrocardiograms-Alexander Muirhead-Scotland
The Flush Toilet-Alexander Cumming-Scotland
The Refrigerator-William Cullen-Scotland
The Lawnmower-Alexander Shanks-Scotland

God Bless

Och lad, can I be takin' a wee guess where ya be hailin' from now?

 

[Gojira]

It was just a joke. But phones were preceeded by the telegraph.

And that was preceded by smoke signals

 

[Gojira]

Morris phone...More US phone?

No silly, the phone that Morris the Cat used. Sheesh.

 

[Cameron143]

And that was preceded by smoke signals

And lanterns. One if by land; two if by sea.

 

[timemeddler]

morse code vs texting.

 

[LysanneFritsch]

I appreciate your perspective on technology dependence. Your choice to stick to cash and limit online presence is intriguing. How has it impacted your daily life? Share more if you'd like.

 

[Gojira]

And lanterns. One if by land; two if by sea.

Yeah... who needs to pay $100/month?? I got kerosene!

 

[DRobinson]

I appreciate your perspective on technology dependence. Your choice to stick to cash and limit online presence is intriguing. How has it impacted your daily life? Share more if you'd like.

How has it impacted my daily life?
Peace of mind and contentment.
Never have to worry about identity theft, not being able to make a payment on a loan or credit card.
Knowing that everything I have is mine.
Knowing I did not buy things on impulse, or things not really needed.
I never buy anything I cannot see in person , pick up and examine, and think about. Do I really want to spend what cash I have for this thing? Do I really need it? Is it really worth the price?
I have learned to be content with the simple necessities of life, knowing I am not a part of a system that encourages people to spend money they do not have, buy things they do not need, and always want more and more. Be envious of others.
I have always lived a simple life, enjoying what God has provided.
I live off grid, Use a simple, small solar system.
Must limit my time on the internet so as not to over use the power I have. Did not have internet until December last year.
I know, I am just a weird old man, but I have enjoyed my life with my family, friends, local church family, my Bible, and my Lord.
Everyone should try it!

 

[Gojira]

Everyone should try it!

Being a weird old man? Hey... I'm right on your heels

I use digital stuff and I like technology. However, I am indeed careful with my spending and manage it well. In fact, I am using woke Chase Bank to make me a hundred+ dollars every 6 months or so. I have a credit card with them, and I get points for purchases. A point is a penny. But, each month I pay the required payment in full, so I never pay a dime of interest. However, with their points system, I've managed to accumulate ~$120 over the past 6 months or so from them. Having me as a customer has been a net loss for them. I should check my credit score