I’m not that old @ 32 but comparing the technology of my childhood to that of my kids is amazing.
I got cable for our one TV, one video game system and a VCR around the time I was 10 (I had two younger brothers). I received an archaic PC around the time I was 14.
My kids have had cable, video games, VCR/DVD and computers since they day they were born. We currently have 4 PC’s – all connected to the internet. They currently have 6 video game systems and four TV’s with satellite (DVR on two). The internet by itself has to be the most amazing advantage. My oldest will be getting a cell phone in a year or two – I didn’t get one until I was 25.
It doesn’t always feel technology is moving that fast but when you take time to think about it – it’s amazing how fast things have changed and will continue to change.
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Jon: as I also commented in our discussion, it seems to me that these same technological changes also profoundly affect society, politics and finally the entire culture. Living in South Africa for the moment I'm stunned by how much all of the cultures represented here in SA (11 official languages) are all sort of morphing into one common culture with one common language (English) and all sharing the same films, TV shows, computer "language" i.e. MS-Windows, and via the news etc. even the same "experiences. Thanks, corky
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