Holy moly, technology is becoming better and better these days. Can you remember your family's first computer? Or how about your first cell phone or iPod? It's one of those memories that you will never forget. I like to compare it to our parents' memories of their first colored tv's.
I think that my generation has been the most influenced by the ever-changing technology. Like my Jour 205 professor said that there's going to be jobs and careers that never existed 5 years ago thanks to technology advances.
I remember when my dad first got a company cell phone. It was one of those chunky Nokia's. It had the 20 ft antenna (well not 20ft but you what I mean) and was way too big to put in your pocket. The damn thing took like 20 minutes to turn on, too!
I also remember my first Ipod, it was a generation one Shuffle. It was compared to a stick of gum. It was such a big deal to be able to listen to my music without luggin' around my CD case or some spare batteries for my janky CD player/walkman.
Can't forget the internet! Think how much that has changed! No more dial up, no more super slow loading times. Its all about high speed and wireless. The internet holds so much power too! It can reach anyone in the world (as long as they have internet.) Things can be done instantly with it. Thanks to the internet we have Facebook, Youtube, Itunes Store, this Blogger.com site, and so much more!
Think to yourself, what would you do without technology today. You would have no cell phone, no iPod, no computer, no internet... Wow life would be pretty rough! I mean we go into a panic when one of these things, god-forbid, breaks or stops working.
But look at us now, we have iPhones, iPods, super small laptops and desktop computers, touch screen cell phones, Bluetooth, and the list can go on and on. Let's just be thankful for all those super smart nerds that can come up with all this.(Us aggies can use this technology to inform the rest of the world.)
Your comment about your dad's first cell phone made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteI remember when my dad got his first cell phone. We were so excited because we could now call him when he was on the job site. Of course we usually had to leave a message because the cell phone had to stay plugged into the cigaret lighter in his truck. Besides, even if he could take it with him, carrying a giant bag containing a phone, the size of the one hanging on our kitchen wall, would just not be practicle. How times have changed!
Looking at today's techonlogy it's exciting to see new opportunities we have to connect with people. This ability to connect with the masses can be extrememly helpful, especially when we look at our agricultural industry. As we begin to embrace the ability to communicate using new technology (social media, iphone apps, etc.)it will be a powerful tool in teaching the public about the industry that puts the food on the table and the clothes on our back!
Cortney Newby