Is technology making us stupid? I’m going to argue that it is…at least in my case.
I’m not going to go into a long-winded piece on the theory of stupid (I’ll save that one for later). I’m only going to talk about one example from my own life.
Technology is supposed to make are lives so much better right. In many cases it does, medical advancements for example. Sliced bread and American cheese…can you imagine having to slice bread and cut the cheese…I’m getting tired just thinking of all that work.
Ok, last bad joke of the day…I promise…really
We all know that person who knows all the short cuts, some might refer to them as a back seat driver (insert sarcastic tone here). The back seat driver…don’t you just wanna punch them in the face give them a dirty look.
No, I’m not talking about Dad and his short cuts…remember those? Up until a couple of years ago I always thought that short cut meant; long winding road, that ended after pulling over to puke out the window.
I’m talking about the GPS. Mine happens to be named Jane; she has a very sexy British accent…I’m a bit of a sucker for those.
Jane and I have developed a bit of a codependency; I can’t go any where with out her. Even if I know where I’m going, I still feel compelled to let her navigate.
Sometimes, just for fun I like to mess with her. She’ll tell me to turn left, and I’ll turn right. She’s a bit stubborn though, she’ll keep telling me to make a u-turn, make a u-turn, nag…nag…nag. I just ignore her…she eventually gives up. She does not find that funny at all…believe me.
I had to quit doing that, because one day, we were driving and she told me to turn right. Which would’ve been fine but…I’ll just say that I had to change my underpants. Needless to say I don’t torment Jane anymore…she has no sense of humor…at all.
Back to my argument…here is an example of how I am getting stupider…is that even a word?
Because of this GPS, I only focused on the destination, instead of paying attention to the journey.
Which is a long way of saying “I can’t remember how to get to there”. I just now learned how to get home. To be honest though, Jane doesn’t even know where I live…my house is not even on the map…literally. It bugs her to death that she doesn’t know it all…
How is that going to make me stupid? It starts with forgetting directions, which can lead to forgetting how to cpell…it’s all downhill from there.
Has all these technological advancements made me so stupid that I don’t know what I’m talking about? Has technology made you stupid? Are you insulted that I just called you stupid?
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Jaque and I are quite codependent as well. I just like Jaque to tell me what time I will arrive at home. Oh, and those right turns down a street that doesn’t exist are a thrill.
I was in Atlanta a couple of days ago, and I think I went through the area Jane spitefully led you into…
In my case, online banking and Turbo Tax have made me stupid. I never add or subtract in my head anymore because I never have to. I just look at online banking to see my balance – and I don’t even subtract it or record it in a paper check register.
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@Eileen Those non existent streets are always a blast. I like the u-turns in the middle of interstate…I didn’t talk to Jane for a week after that.
@CB Paper check, whats that? I think I remember those things. I think I’m going to make this a series because I have several things to add to this.
How about phone numbers… when’s the last time you memorized one?
And… have you noticed that writing is getting harder? When I sit down and write a long paragraph or something, with my hand and a pencil, it doesn’t flow as easy as it use to. I constantly mess up. It’s like my mind is going faster than my writing and I can’t keep up. I skip letters, and humps on my m’s, and my h’s are l’s and …..
Ok, how do I change that goofy looking character with the glasses.
You don’t like Bob? Just go to http://en.gravatar.com/ and upload a picture. The picture will show up on most blogs on the net.
For me, when it comes to writing, spell check has made me unable to spell.
I love your post! Sometimes I seriously wonder if GPS systems are even worth it
I especially loved your comment about slicing the bread or cutting the cheese; it’s so true! Also, it made me think about those jars with the peanut butter/jelly combo. Seriously! Is it really that difficult to open up two jars? Thanks for the laugh; I loved it!
Oh, and Julie, I’m with you on the phone number comment
Nick, your so silly, but I must say this is so true of technology. We just can’t think for ourselves anymore! Your blog is real nice, sounds like you are on the right track, its so good to see that. Love you little brother/cousin. HaHaHa, LOL!!!!!