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Technology - Albert Einstein

By: AutumnSwan

Written on December 27th, 2012

“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” ~ Albert Einstein

Maybe not idiots, but self absorbed citizens who can only focus on the here and now, instant gratification, and a land that is a culture-less wasteland.

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AlbertSAT

I can't think of a better example than texting. In the time it takes to have a simple minded conversation by text, you can have a real, in depth conversation by phone, or (heaven forbid) talk face-to-face.
I wasn't aware how bad it had gotten until I came across two teenage girls, standing shoulder to shoulder, and texting each other.

Mar 22
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maltesemermaid

excellent quote . . . excellent story . . . VERY well said Miss Swan . . . thank you for sharing it . . . hopefully it will strike a chord for others as well to help and prevent a world of total shmuckness . . . 8D

Feb 3
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noveel007

Its kold. Real. Slow. Fake. Life is what we have made of it nothing more. You give me a computer and tell me its my bestfriend and wonder why i have trouble making real connections. Whats real is fake is kold is slowly killing our bodies so our minds will follow. Alberts knowledge is fleeting, we have 7.9 billion idiots. We have enough weapons grade plutonium to eraticate every square inch of this planet. We figured out away to kill everything before we found away to live together. Peace. Happiness. Love. Nothingness

Dec 28, 2012
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NeverKnewShadows

-nods- sadly it's more truth than not.

Dec 27, 2012
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BrandonPhantom

thats true in some ways

Dec 27, 2012
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aradia11

Definitely fitting ol Alberts quote.....yet see the reasoning of others too.

Dec 27, 2012
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ReadingCompanion

No, I think mostly we have idiots. Most people have an inability to think about the third and forth order effects of their actions. Yes, some of it is instant gratification, but most is just selfishness combined with an inability to think things through. Hence three kids before they are old enough to drink (male and female).

Dec 27, 2012
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- BeachWalks
  “Most people have an inability to think about the third and forth order effects of their actions.” SO true. What is that, do you think? Is it because there has always been someone behind them, like the guy following the elephants at the circus with a shovel and broom?
  
  Dec 27, 2012
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- ReadingCompanion
  I like the analogy. Yes, why worry about anything when everyone wins and it is never your fault? From children to credit cards, it just seems we are not really responsible. It kills me because I refuse to have credit cards, pay my bills on time, and yet I have a lower standard of living than people who don't pay their bills and taxes.
  
  Dec 27, 2012
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- AutumnSwan
  Great point, Justreadingthisnow. The one thing that frustrates be about people like nothing else, is so very few take any responsibility for their adult life. Makes me crazy!
  
  Dec 27, 2012
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- AutumnSwan
  I agree, snowlower. One thing I recalled my late father telling me was “Once you’re an adult, it’s you life, what it turns out like is entirely up to you.” and “Pray to the Lord, but depend on yourself.” I’ve passed this on to my to kiddos.
  
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SupermanDC

This is so good. ... I love Albert's wisdom here. Thanks for sharing it AutumnSwan!

Dec 27, 2012
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- AutumnSwan
  You’re welcome and glad you liked it, Superman.
  
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BeachWalks

I think we’re already there. :(

Dec 27, 2012
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- AutumnSwan
  Sadly, I think so.
  
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