DocAndersen
My grandfather always used to say, “are you part of the problem, or part of the solution? It is not an easy question to answer. Many of us struggle with the question for most of our lives. Situations change, problems arise and decline, and in some cases, we are part of the problem; we are part of the solution. As a technologist, I often look at solutions to problems. Here is the thing that 30 years’ experience in the IT world has taught me.
Most problems are related to how people use the solution.
That is not a condemnation of users, simply the reality that I built a solution to a problem. I perceived that problem. I perceived the solution and acted on it. The reality of that is that I look at things differently than you do. Most likely, you and I or we or them or someone else looks at things very differently than I would or you would. Or, for that matter, we would.
As I peer into my crystal ball seeking solutions to problem suing technology, I often realize that it is harder for someone people to understand the technology. It, technology, creates a fear reaction in some. I have a really good friend that has spent his life as a Car Mechanic. He is really good; when I lived in Indiana, I always took my car to him. But, he hates technology. He will use it only because it is in the cars he repairs, but he doesn’t use it outside of work. That is certainly one way to live your life. I have another friend who is a doctor, and he spends his life seeking technology that will help his patients. He is the person that turned me on the FitBit technology when it was first available. He embraces new technology in the exercise area.
But, both of my friends who are very knowledgeable in their fields (and people I trust and rely on) don’t use technology as I do. In realizing that, I changed my technology posts over the past couple of years. I no longer talk about technology that is so far away from where most people are, that they don’t understand. It isn’t that they are mad or frustrated with me; there isn’t a connection between the technology and them. That connection is what drives me. It is what drives everyone in their lives. What we are connected to is very important.
So, I will once again offer to read and share your old posts!
I am picking a user a day and going back and reading their old posts and sharing them.
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Will you share in the comments what you are passionate about?
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Will you share an old post you are proud of in the comments?
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Do you ever wonder why technology is moving so fast?
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It is ok to be afraid of change right?
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We as a community have to band together. Right?
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Q: WILL YOU SHARE IN THE COMMENTS WHAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT?
Yes (9 votes) – 90%
No (1 votes) – 10%
Q: WILL YOU SHARE AN OLD POST YOU ARE PROUD OF IN THE COMMENTS?
Yes (6 votes) – 86%
No (1 votes) – 14%
Q: DO YOU EVER WONDER WHY TECHNOLOGY IS MOVING SO FAST?
Yes (6 votes) – 75%
No (2 votes) – 25%
Q: IT IS OK TO BE AFRAID OF CHANGE RIGHT?
Yes (8 votes) – 89%
No (1 votes) – 11%
Q: WE AS A COMMUNITY HAVE TO BAND TOGETHER. RIGHT?
Yes (8 votes) – 89%
No (1 votes) – 11%
I embrace technology. I think one of the reasons people are scared about it is the possibility of replacing human labor.
I have seen automation replace humans and sometimes that is a really good thing. Sometimes it is a bad thing. The reality is humans have spent the last 2000 years replacing human workers!
It is both a relief and sadness. I imagine when robots are made in their thousands. How the world would be then, I can only wonder.
so many jobs humans don’t do today that would get done. so many jobs that require nuance now something a human can focus on!
For me, all the new technology is more of a problem than a solution … I have to re-learn everything and I don’t like it the most …. I learn what I need …. as I would hardly know how to drive a car right now this technology … for me, many innovations are unnecessary …. how did we drive 10 years ago?
i suspect you are on the other side of the divide today, which is perfectly find. There are those that do not use or leverage technology and in the end that is ok.
I have quite a few gadgets excluded because they seem completely unnecessary
need is the most important thing. I understand that completely.
For my concepts, half of the electronics is unnecessary …. I don’t know what I would need for anti-slip electronics … I derive with feeling and I have no problems even without electronics …. I simply have it off
i suspect as things evolve some of them may move to the nice to have a category. But some will always be in the category you have now (I don’t need this)!
I think most people have little fear of change. Especially people who don’t have much knowledge of new technology.
https://virily.com/virily_poll/the-most-beautiful-car-camp-in-slovenia-sobec/
i think that is in fact a sad reality. change can be a bad thing.
This is very true! Many professionals, not only in IT, sometimes forget that others don’t have the same knowledge and experience they do. And lack of experience in a certain area doesn’t mean that people are not good in another one.
i know my doctor and I have that argument. She dives into dr. speech and I reply in technology speak. it can be hard!
Explained very well Doc. Technology will always be advancing whether we keep up or not, as you know. Here is an old post I will share with you. Thanks for the support. Too bad we cannot edit our old posts.
https://virily.com/automotive/skeleton-driver/
thanks as always for participating in the let me see old posts!!!
Thanks for the kind words as well!!!
You are always welcome.
you gave me a smile today, that is really valuable!
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I will share my old post next time, Doc. 😀
To answer your question on the title…
Sometimes, (or oftentimes) technology could be a solution that creates additional problems.
that is interesting, sometimes technology just solves a problem. There are many people walking around right now that wouldn’t be alive without technologY!
I love movies. I would love to write a novel that afterwards is converted into a movie
i would think that would be amazing!
This rings in my head “Your mission Ghostwriter, should you choose to accept it ….. Well yes, but it might take some time. You see, I really don’t know what I am proud of. Some of the things that I thought were great ideas and profound, clearly weren’t. I probably won’t find one today, but I am on the lookout.
I am excited to share others that I find fabulous.
I am working on it.
i find so many interesting things I pick a person at random now and go read their old posts.
Is it kind of like mining?
it is kind of old post-mining! one user a day sharing their oldest posts!
It is not the problem but how it is used. For eg facial recognition is great when used for logging in at your work spot or gaining entry into your office and the like. But when it is used to nail you for criminal charges or gets into the hands of unethical people then it is scary.
Technology currently is spearheaded by a few IT giants who have their own agenda. Nothing is regulated here.. especially talking about AI. This scene worries me a great deal.
i think you’ve reached a conclusion that many of us in the IT world already share. There are some with too much!
We call it the digital divide!
It is indeed the digital divide.
It is, the good thing about some of the upcoming technology is that it ultimately lets the divide close a little. The concern now would be will governments allow it to happen?
So many questions. It’s normal to be afraid of change. Whenever we are together, we are stronger. I have to go through my old posts. I never have time for that.
i understand I am often in that boat, I’ve been making an effort to do that over the last couple of weeks!