Podcasts are the big one for me. Outside of a few sporting events and cartoons with my daughter, I watch no TV. Podcasts are my entertainment medium. Which, now that I think about it, is probably similar to the way people used the radio before TV existed. So, in a way, maybe it's come full circle?
I nominate Zoom, which for me turned my preconceptions of how we might form connections, build relationships etc on its head. It’s been a terrific adjunct to IRL meet-ups and will continue to be important to me.
Thanks for the prompt questions Karena and for that marvellous choral singing.
I'd have to go with fiber optics and broadband infrastructure, as these made everything else possible. From youtube videos on the go to cloud computing for businesses. So, I'm just going to mention this one. But I guess it's enough :) Great piece, Karena, as always!
What other technologies have supplanted the “way things were” in your life? Which has made your life easier? Here is your homework. Make a list of 3-10.
Podcasts are the big one for me. Outside of a few sporting events and cartoons with my daughter, I watch no TV. Podcasts are my entertainment medium. Which, now that I think about it, is probably similar to the way people used the radio before TV existed. So, in a way, maybe it's come full circle?
I nominate Zoom, which for me turned my preconceptions of how we might form connections, build relationships etc on its head. It’s been a terrific adjunct to IRL meet-ups and will continue to be important to me.
Thanks for the prompt questions Karena and for that marvellous choral singing.
"When did you realize that the new technology was now your main go-to?" I grew up with tech but switching to easier options are some of these.
1. Banking
2. Maps
3. Messages (can't stand answering the door)
4. Appointments (eg tele-health)
5. Streaming music / podcasts
6. Keeping in contact with ppl
7. Networking
8. Cooking
9. Information distribution
10. Home schooling / virtual school
You have the nicest way of creating connection!
I'd have to go with fiber optics and broadband infrastructure, as these made everything else possible. From youtube videos on the go to cloud computing for businesses. So, I'm just going to mention this one. But I guess it's enough :) Great piece, Karena, as always!
What other technologies have supplanted the “way things were” in your life? Which has made your life easier? Here is your homework. Make a list of 3-10.
1. Maps
2. Online Chat
3. Video Games > TV
4. Phone Flashlight
5. Phone Clock
Nearly all of them have made life easier.
Loved the choir!
"What other technologies have supplanted the 'way things were' in your life? Which has made your life easier?"
1. Uber / Lyft (I didn't own a car until 2019)
2. SF Train Apps (same reason as above)
3. Alarm app
4. Texting throughout it's evolution
5. Whatsapp / anything that let's you communicate internationally for free
6. Skype! OG video calling
7. Kindle / Libby (getting books from the library on an app was a game changer for my reading)
8. YouTube - being able to look up any how to, from applying make up to checking the air in my tires
9. Maps
10. Spotify / music on my phone