Posted by Dinah on January 19, 2008, at 17:44:49
In reply to Re: Luddite, posted by Sigismund on January 19, 2008, at 16:44:53
That does sound like a neat gadget. :)
I'm old enough to remember the early fax machines. Back when they were expensive luxuries and we were very reluctant to invest in such a thing for the office. I remember thinking it was like magic. I don't understand the gadgets, and never will. But I rather like magic.
I think it's the single use aspect of them that fascinate me. Someone saw a problem, identified a need, got frustrated at a common task, and set out to solve it. I know the modern gadgets certainly aren't entrepreneurial endeavors, but I still get that same feeling of fascination.
FWIW, I don't particularly care for cell phones. I like the idea that if I get a flat tire, I don't need to hike miles to the nearest exit. But I hate the idea that wherever I go, people can reach me. I don't want to be reached when I'm at the store or driving. What can I do? I can't concentrate, I can't answer questions. I have no access to my calendar. If I'm away from my desk, or my home, I want to be away. If the world were perfect, only my son and husband would have my cell phone number. Maybe my vet and my therapist. Everyone else can just wait. I don't think it's any coincidence that while I always remember to turn my cell phone off when it's appropriate, I rarely remember to turn it back on. :)
Rant over.
poster:Dinah
thread:807685
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