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Be Selective with Your Technology

Posted on October 9th, 2009 in Daily Observations, Effective and Efficient, Technology |

Eugene lamented about how the work from office is starting to intrude his private life.

That’s why I sometimes think if it’s a good idea at all to have a device that allows me to check my emails everywhere I go (Blackberries, iPhones and the wireless broadband-enabled phones).

Photo courtesy of Keir Ansell

Photo courtesy of Keir Ansell

It’s great to know that you are able to access to your emails and tasks with the mobility granted by these devices, but on the flip side, instead of letting you controlling your life better, I think having such devices could mess up the priorities in life.

It’s like TV, where children learn more from the programmes in the Idiot Box than from their own parents. These new-found mobility can be even more disruptive.

I think the key is to be selective of the technology you use. The fact that scientists are able to genetically modify the DNA of crops doesn’t mean that we should embrace such technology.

So, if your boss gives you a Blackberry as a birthday present, think twice before accepting it ;-)





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  • G
    Yes! Think twice. It my make you look savvy BUT having accepted these "smart" phones means you cannot be separated from your work. Bosses expect you to read all your emails on time, reply on time and respond.

    In any case, iphone rocks lah due to its endless applications! Blackberry is minimal and entry level.
  • Choosing is a matter, once have chosen, mastering it instead of letting it run your life is another. I have no regards on ditching all my TVs, phones etc. The only one I am working on to ditch is internet connectivity ... a cavemen is financially free :)
  • eugeneung
    I guess we just dont know how to live a life when technology is concerned, i have got friends, you bought Iphone just for tayang, dont even know how to max the use of Iphone.

    Tecnology can be the part of our lives, but they just cannot be the life, human love to make excuses for their own incapability..... for instance, i dont have time to exercise, i just cant save, i must have my handphone on 24/7, otherwise my work will pile up.

    With technology, we have the convenience of life, then again we lose the fundamental of life, we touch less and we hug less, we love less and we love life less.
  • It's dangerous indeed to think that technology itself can replace the human touches in life.

    The moment technology starts to fully dictates how we live, I think that's when we've surrendered our basic survival instincts.
  • As long as it meets your purpose, that should be fine. Same technology but people who use it may have different purpose. :)
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