Yes, we are in the "digital" world and nothing we can do about it. Whether a person uses the word "digital" or the word "computer" my brother doesn't like either. He keeps telling me that both of those took away jobs. I believe that and at the same time, don't believe it. Actually, I had no problem getting use to either world! I better not have, I had a job years ago where I had to learn both the "digital" world and the "computer" world when I worked in a stockroom for an electronics/computer manufacturer.
I just remembered how much I hated logarithms, Frank. Still do. The world is changing as it changed from when we were young, you have to accept that. Here's how a selfie looked in the 60's.
@Diane Lane Agreed! As far as I'm concerned, had I had a kid of my own, I would have hoped he or she would learn as much as possible, and appreciate the reasons for doing so, about things of a practical nature useful in life. Frank
That's typical of the 'get a trophy or ribbon for showing up' generation. They're told the sky is the limit, but not taught how to earn for themselves, just that everyone should be accepting of them exactly as they are. Because of that, they haven't learned about progressive steps along the way to perfecting a skill, working towards a goal, or how to accept constructive criticism. They consider every correction to be a judgment, and as rejection, which they can't tolerate.
Hi Diane It's so sad how these kids are being raise, I'm so happy I was born in the 50's, I learned so much with the help of my mother and of course by myself. And to top it off, her father doesn't help any, he told me not to be so tuff on her. I was really???. I remember when my daughters babysitter was teaching her how to speak Spanish, I didn't tell her, "no don't do that." now she speaks and understand, unlike my youngest she only speak English, and she tells me to teach her, I do give her words and talk to her in Spanish, she gets some words, and doesn't understand other, lol. This little girl does not like anyone to tell she wrong, I feel so sorry for when she turns into a teenager. She needs so much attention, and the father is not there to do that.
I work in the IT department but I have to admit that there is the nagging thought that someday I will be left behind by technology. I am not that technical because my job in the office is to supervise operations. But even the techs in the office have the same viewpoint that technology is leaping so fast that we are somewhat being left behind. But this is another of my concern with technology. The computer games are getting so popular that children are not hip when they don't know how to play the latest craze of computer games. Especially the interactive games where you can play with a stranger, that is a big hit to the teenagers that some of them spend sleepless nights just playing. There was in the news last month that a guy of 23 died of presumably heart attack in an internet cafe because he was there 48 hours without a break. According to the cafe attendant, that customer was so engrossed in the computer game and they already know him because he is a regular customer. What kind of generation will arise next? A generation of kids who are masters of the digital world but obese and with poor eyesight.
@Corie Henson "A generation of kids who are masters of the digital world but obese and with poor eyesight." All the more easy to intimidate, and further implement socialization to. They will accept this readily, with hands outstretched, so as not to miss any of the crumbs being strewn out to them, as though they were pigeons being fed in a park.
Hi Corie, I agree with you. Someone mention that we have to get used to the idea and technology is here to stay. That's fine and dandy, and I'm glad I don't have to worry if a computer or robot is going to replace me. And I'm glad that I was able to have both. Kids today spend so much time on their computer, cell phones that when they can't use them it's like end of the world for them. I have a cell phone and only use to text my husband, my computer I use it for coming here and chatting, I also enjoy playing my games on Face Book. When I was attending school, I use it to write all my assignments. At the beginning I did use pencil and paper to work out my math problems. I don't like playing the games my daughter plays with my grandson. Just watching them, get me nervous. 48 hours is a long time, this cafe is open 24/7?