I work in the advertising-technology industry.
It’s exciting, interesting and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.
But it has challenges that many correctly observe:
If Jesus were to appear, would you embrace the moment, or spend your time photographing and Tweeting it on your smart phone?
I recently documented my discomfort with “helicopter shutterbugs” — those hovering parents who photograph every moment of their kids’ lives.… Read the rest
Connected devices are prone to security threats, bloatware and performance degradation.
You have to work just to stand still. And each additional device means additional monitoring and maintenance!
My biggest vulnerabilities? Whether laptops or smart phones, I tend to download and sample lots of software and apps, and then multitask frequently.… Read the rest
I have a growing concern about the impact of social media and connected devices (especially smart phones) on our attention and psychological well-being.
I’m concerned for myself, and I’m especially concerned for our kids, who are entering an unprecedented period of connectedness.… Read the rest
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to forget or lose any important memories in life — especially with my kids.
That’s why people capture memories with pictures — including me.
But with a high-end camera embedded inside every smart phone, parents have become addicted to capturing every single moment of their kids’ lives.… Read the rest
