Excellent post at O'Reilly Radar about Linda Stone's talk at Supernova 2005. I feel like she read my mind - because, in an era of new persuasion, we live with contradiction.
- Innovation and technology has enhanced my life like technology in this article.
- Innovation has hurt my satisfaction.
- I give careful consideration to individuals when they converse with me when I am in gatherings when I work.
- I give careful consideration to what I'm doing, and I'm checking my gadgets or programming for different data sources.
- Innovation sets me free.
- Innovation subjugates me
"In 1997 I begat the saying 'ceaseless incomplete consideration.'
For almost two decades, continuous partial attention has been a way of life to cope and keep up with responsibilities and relationships. We've stretched our attention bandwidth to upper limits. We think that if a tech has much bandwidth, then we do, too."
She goes on to say that some companies have started email-free Fridays to simulate face-to-face conversations. I am all for that. I love all the information out there, but I'm also being crushed under its weight. I get to the point where I don't listen to my home voicemail for months at a time. I figure if it's essential I'll find out about it.
We tend to forget that our attention is a precious resource. It's mine, and I choose where to focus it. Technology makes us forget we have a choice because it's everywhere 24-7. Moreover, we need to appreciate when someone else gives us their full attention - I think Linda Stone is right when she says "The aphrodisiac of the future will be full attention."
Care technology improves quality of life
In the series on changes in the elderly care this time attention to care technology.
For example, Brabant has care Zora, a care robot that brings people with dementia in motion and transport. Zora communicates-through an iPad with residents, sings, and dances. She has a tremendous appeal, explains care manager Desiree Bumper from Joachim & Anna in Veghel. "That's wonderful to see."
Mobility
Other examples: GPS transmitters that give people with dementia more freedom of movement, image watches, cameras and devices that send out a signal and medicines, so people don't forget them.
Care Technology
Stephanie keeps himself busy with care technology in Brabant: "We try to support the lives of residents with technology, but you don't have to bet. You always have to keep the goal in mind. "
