How often has the technology of today been the savior of tomorrow?
I’m sure Alexander Parkes could never have imagined the uses for his sticky polymer when he created the first man-made plastic.
Everyday people are working on devices meant to alleviate some of the strain of life. A current trend in Japan are homemade, non-commercial devices called Chindogu. They’re nearly useless but light-hearted and a kick to see. Other inventions are amazingly helpful and are awe-inspiring to watch in action
And then…… there’s the washlet…
A visit to www.cleanishappy.com is all you need to realize we let too many people fleece the rest of us into buying these Chindogu; these things that absolutely noone needs. My only grudge with technology is that it’s almost become a way for an individual to get rich without any effort. I know we all like to joke but who seriously needs a $1300 toilet to wipe thier butt??
As bad as things may be sometimes, I never lose hope when I see things like this.
We really can change the world if we keep up the good work.
For the few and the faithful, I apologize. I can’t honestly say that I’ve been living up to the promise that I made you when Dynamic App first came into existence. I haven’t been true to my word and for that I’m sorry.
The diffusion of innovations is a quite simple really. A theory from communicatoins scholar Everett Rogers, it explains that society will adopt new technology after putting it through this process:
The amount of convincing that a person needs to adopt the technology places them in 5 categories:
Innovators: those that are on the cutting edge of technology.
Early adopters: not as extreme as innovators but adopt quickly
Early Majority: Pragmatically view new the technology. They look at the tech logically and assess the damage it will make on their pocket
Late Majority: ‘On the tail-end’ of the adaptation scale. They tend to be more skeptical of the tech
Laggers: Will only adopt if the rest of society has them and they become outcasts
Personally, I side with the early adopters. I’m willing to risk a little green on something new and shiny but not so much that I’ll stand outside for 3 days for it. As for risk taking in the endeavor, just take a look at my ebay account. I’ve shown my faith in God many a time over there.
For those who find themselves awake at 4 in morning watching watching pointless videos on youtube. For those who stumble around the internet looking for God knows what. For those who keep up with every feline name attached to an operating system. Know that I’m here for you. Allow me to simplify your browsing. All the technology, the video games, the new inventions that do absolutely nothing, will all be right here. If there is anything you want to know, I’ll find it. And if I can’t, I’ll find someone else who can. Kind of like Sony does with innovative ideas. Because the internet can be a cruel mistress. She laughs at you with dead links and pop-up lies. Don’t face her alone.
