Comments on: Thought piece: Too much tech?

By: Gadget: The Kindle | Geekery - Technology & Science Blog - South Africa

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:48:34 +0000

[...] the internet is largely making this experience obsolete anyway. Whether it’s breaking news, analysis or lifestyle journalism, you’re more likely to be [...]

By: joshua

joshua — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:56:03 +0000

awesome post – agree with the author

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:38:03 +0000

Cool post – I think the ‘always on’ syndrome has meant that many have become slightly disconnected from reality and real, human interaction. They call it ‘parasocial’ behaviour – where an average local chick feels connected with Paris Hilton or similar because they watch her tweets….it’s a worry. I do think most people have the ability to balance these interactions with the real stuff however.

Another point you raise is one of speed vs inaccuracy – interesting point, I commented on that for a recent article on citizen journalism and information ‘vetting’. Speed is adding to the frenzied state and at times some stories are being spread incorrectly due to the pressure to get it ‘out’. I guess it’s just Word of Mouth at hyped up warp speed

http://mediaupdate.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/getting-your-story-out-there-%E2%80%93-the-changing-face-of-journalism/

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:16:04 +0000

@Michael -> thanks for the comment. good insight

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:08:11 +0000

this is an awesome article jake.
it really is quite an in depth debate with such strong cases on both sides.
i think there are some issues over and above those mentioned in your article.
i think technology has had an adverse affect on the younger generation. in today’s day and age everything is so fast and so accessible that there is no concept of delayed gratification.
this speed has also contributed greatly to the level of stress experienced by people. to speak for myself as a business man running my own company, the speed with which things on the ground change and the fact that I can be reached anywhere in the world at any time has meant that I am always working and always dealing with some crisis.
either way, the technology revolution is going nowhere so get used to it i guess.

By: jake

jake — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:55:15 +0000

@Lou -> thanks for the comment Lou, will definitely start to think about that.
thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:05:53 +0000

“Lazy opinions are scrutinized, partisan columnists are called to account, facts are checked”

I think that part is VERY important. I wish you would have elaborated on that, or do a whole new article. JMHO

By: graeme

graeme — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:48:22 +0000

Nice post dude…

Thing is tech has been changing how we interact since the first cave folk picked up sticks and started poking stuff with them.

This will probably continue although info tech tools are accelerating and we are really at the bottom of the curve as to where our grandkids will be

By: greggo

greggo — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:40:17 +0000

good post …

By: asaf

asaf — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:38:43 +0000

i dont read the news. my news filter is the human filter. if something is newsworthy my friends or family will tell me about it. the human filter is the best screening process