tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post574058021194960169..comments2024-03-28T17:03:22.102+13:00Comments on AmeriNZ Blog: Generation communicationArthur Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568299067544221996noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-60199134177440745722012-11-26T01:32:25.601+13:002012-11-26T01:32:25.601+13:00Texting is illegal here in most US states, but it&...Texting is illegal here in most US states, but it's poorly enforced. I'm on Facebook because I'd have no idewa what my two oldest nieces (34, 21) were up to otherwise.Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-46810657870083785082012-11-25T19:34:05.013+13:002012-11-25T19:34:05.013+13:00Haha, yeah a water dispenser is a much better idea...Haha, yeah a water dispenser is a much better idea than lots of cup holders!<br /><br />I read an article many years ago that predicted that young people's use of digital technology—especially texting and video game controllers—would lead to more developed thumbs which, in time, could lead to evolutionary change. I kind of doubt that last part—technology will move on from such things within a decade. Spelling, on the other hand, is a problem NOW!<br /><br />The thing about HD TV signals is that people need HD TVs in order to see the HD picture (and trust me, it's sooooo worth it!), but there will almost certainly be converters available to allow older TVs to convert HD to standard display, in much the same way that there are converters to change digital signals to the analogue signals old TVs need.<br /><br />The speed of technological change doesn't worry me by itself, but I do worry that we're not adapting to the technology and spend too much time trying to be anonymous (and too many people too often are mean and nasty).<br /><br />Personally, I love technology, and keeping up with what's new is a passion of mine. But people (especially those in power) felt threatened by Gutenberg's press, though it turned out to be a great thing. Technology itself isn't "good" or "bad", but what it's used for can be. I have absolute faith that technology will enable us all to do great things.<br /><br />By the way, it's illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone in a car in New Zealand for any purpose (speaking or texting). This includes when a car is stopped at a traffic light. The police are about to launch a major blitz on this, which I think is a great idea.Arthur Schenckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568299067544221996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-3260042680474225392012-11-25T18:05:34.698+13:002012-11-25T18:05:34.698+13:00Well said.
To the Digital Natives, please don'...Well said.<br /><br />To the Digital Natives, please don't text while driving.<br /><br />Regarding the Digital Immigrants, we do enjoy talking and having video "chats" on Skype. It's our way of using technology but keeping the one-on-one face-to-face connection.<br /><br />I can't help but wonder what the Digital Natives will be like at some point in the future. They'll probably have arthritic hands will be unable to spell.<br /><br />I guess change is good, but it seems the world is moving too fast. All of a sudden we have to stop buying incandescent lightbulbs, in favor of the mercury filled ones. And as of January 2013, I think, television signals will be sent in HD. That means that we Digital Immigrants have to get rid of our older and perfectly good televisions and buy new HD TV's. And while we're at it, we could even get an HD Smart TV. The latter might be a good idea if only it meant that that TV could take over for our deficiency concerning technology.<br /><br />I guess I'll just dream about advances in technology. Maybe someone could figure out how to equip cars with drinking water dispensers. It seems like an easy concept, but then...what does this Digital Immigrant know ; > ) amerinz's sisnoreply@blogger.com