#too much tech

[gofancyninjaworld]

there’s a billion-dollar question

All this scrambling for advantage, from every angle. Probably the biggest question that the ruthless arms race of Borg World raises is this:

What is the prize?

Why are dozens of extremely intelligent and extremely creative people working so hard and spending so much money to furnish extreme individuals with extreme weapons?  

There’s something we’re not seeing yet. 

The answer is sure to be a doozy.

[artsydoodler1]

Finally going to bed at 2:15 am to wake up at 5 in the morning for school after break.

well crap. wish me luck folks!

[krystalclarity]

More Proof that I Need to Log Off More Often

I literally woke up this morning from a mildly annoying nightmare that my computer had a virus. Not an evil thing bent on escaping the computer and taking over the world, just an irritating bunch of pop-up ads that ended up rendering my laptop useless.

[conversationswithjonas]

I'm gonna Google my Google.

Jonas Sollers

[enchantcdstories]

I literally just switched from my tablet to my iphone I need help.

[shakesperianwaffle]

It has come to the point where I expect all paper towel dispensers to be automatic. I just waved my hand at a regular paper towel dispenser and was very confused when nothing happened.

[manicmargo-blog]

Too Much Tech Time

I recently saw a tumblr post regarding those of us who say that we pay too much attention to our computer or device’s screens, and how we are missing a valuable point. This tech we have has allowed us to communicate in grand scales that is only the imagination of our ancestors. Though I agree completely (I keep my Facebook account open so I can continue messaging with my Mom who currently lives on the other side of the country), I don’t think the out cry against too much tech-time is missing the point at all.

Of course, I can’t speak for the masses, so like most of my posts- this is solely my opinion. Communication like we have now is good, up to an extent. The stance against being consumed with your device is not about merely using it, it’s the extremity of that use. Yes, talk away with friends and family that are miles and miles away, but don’t forget the people you also have to connect with face-to-face. If you’re more invested on a conversation you’re having with a stranger on reddit than on the one you’re having RIGHT there, RIGHT now… then the public out cry against this technology is for you. If most of your experiences are rooted on the internet and in front of a screen, then you’re missing out. On a LOT.

There’s multiple studies that show why we have to limit our time with these innovative devices. It induces stress, our minds become flooded with information more than we could handle so in the end we’re actually not learning anything, it cuts off connection we could be having with our immediate surroundings, etc. (links later. I’m too lazy right meow :P).

They’re cool, they’re fun, they’re useful- but they’re not everything. There’s still a big part of our lives that cannot be fully experienced unless we see it, hear it, feel it with our own selves. You have to be present, not behind a screen. That conversation with your friend, that stranger, or maybe even your mom (though I mostly excuse myself from almost everything when it’s my Mom :P) can wait for when you can fully pay attention to them. They all deserve your full attention anyway, whether the conversation’s through the internet or not.

[mktable-blog]

Tech Overload May Be Hurting Your Marketing Efforts

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Hootsuite, SocialOomph, TweetDeck….the list goes on and on. All of these platforms and tools are very popular and powerful, however, they may not all be good for your business.

Have you fell into the trap of adopting new technology unnecessarily? What tools do you find most useful in the management of your social media marketing campaigns?

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