This is from a May 5, Tech Republic essay, Welcome to the future. All Homo Extinctus please step aside.
By Todd Fluhr
Every generation forges its own identity. It’s inevitable and desirable. But what are the implications for tomorrow? Is the current generation doomed to become Neanderthals in a land of iPad using Cro-Magnons? Is it even possible to integrate and evolve with the new and improved society? Or are we relics of a different time and place?
The shockwave of societal change and cultural perspective has hit us faster than in previous generations. As technology and change escalate, the faster we become irrelevant and out of date. Jerry Rubin once said to never trust anyone over 30. Logan’s Run lowered that age to 21 and executed them on Carousel. Now, we’re just trended by marketing demographics and marginalized by brand-name merchandise.
The world you knew is radically different from the world that is. Your point of reference is gone. If you haven’t learned to adapt and change, you’re already obsolete. It’s time to evolve and forget everything you once thought relevant.
If you can’t do that, then it’s time to dust off the old VHS and watch some Max Headroom reruns.
For the rest of the essay, see http://tinyurl.com/6j39m9m
3 comments:
The idea that things are changing has ever been constant. What is so challenging is the fact that now things change so rapidly due to all the technological advances we are making. The idea that we must recognize that our frame of reference can shift as quickly as the blink of an eye is certainly an awareness that we must be constantly ready to adapt to the changes when they come along. Change management anyone?
Max,
Well said! Our EDT program will be offering an EDT 6460 special issues elective course summer two on this topic of change management with Don Steven , an expert in this area
Change is happening faster all the time. I consider myself pretty tech savvy, having began with a Apple II way back when I was little, but now there is new hardware and software out all the time. I went to a store yesterday that had only one desktop computer for sale, several laptops and all of the new varieties of tablets. I suppose I'll have to get one!
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