Blog #6
I think this article is very relevant in today's society, and in every generation, both in history, and the future. Of my four grandparents, only one has a smartphone, as well as any type of social media. The premise of the article makes a lot of since, judging by my experiences and older people I've been around, at a certain age technology seems to inevitably outrun you. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that it's simply easier to learn and adapt to new technologies when you are younger, coupled with the observation that as people grow older, keeping up with the latest technological trends, typically, does not sit atop their list of priorities.
Obviously, as there is with every rule, there must always be exceptions. Since technological advances have come around, there are some older people, like the author, who will fight the stereotype with all of their might, and refuse to be apart of this statistic as long as they can. This is not something I'm afraid of, I am well aware of how the displacement theory works in technology as well as with people, out with the old and in with the new. I believe my generation will be the hardest to let technology go, as my generation is widely regarded as the most technologically savvy one to date. Although people may try and keep up with the technology as long as they can, I believe nearly everyone reaches an age where the newest technology is simply not important, nor warrants the energy it takes to keep up with it. Arguments can be made that older people are not able to communicate as effectively when they refuse to buy into the newest technologies, but I simply don't agree. The article mentioned the author's grandmother writing numbers on her cellphone similar to a rolodex, and though outdated, and a little less convenient, did it really stop her from being able to communicate what and to whom she needed? The easy answer is no, which is why although technology may become increasingly more accessible, convenient, and connective, for those who prefer it, there is nothing wrong with calling someone on the phone or writing a letter, even if it may catch people nowadays off guard to receive one of these, that doesn't make it any less effective.
Obviously, as there is with every rule, there must always be exceptions. Since technological advances have come around, there are some older people, like the author, who will fight the stereotype with all of their might, and refuse to be apart of this statistic as long as they can. This is not something I'm afraid of, I am well aware of how the displacement theory works in technology as well as with people, out with the old and in with the new. I believe my generation will be the hardest to let technology go, as my generation is widely regarded as the most technologically savvy one to date. Although people may try and keep up with the technology as long as they can, I believe nearly everyone reaches an age where the newest technology is simply not important, nor warrants the energy it takes to keep up with it. Arguments can be made that older people are not able to communicate as effectively when they refuse to buy into the newest technologies, but I simply don't agree. The article mentioned the author's grandmother writing numbers on her cellphone similar to a rolodex, and though outdated, and a little less convenient, did it really stop her from being able to communicate what and to whom she needed? The easy answer is no, which is why although technology may become increasingly more accessible, convenient, and connective, for those who prefer it, there is nothing wrong with calling someone on the phone or writing a letter, even if it may catch people nowadays off guard to receive one of these, that doesn't make it any less effective.
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