Peace Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I find this article more and more true...as I get sucked down the tech rabbit hole deeper. Cellphones, which in the last few years have become full-fledged computers with high-speed Internet connections, let people relieve the tedium of exercising, the grocery store line, stoplights or lulls in the dinner conversation. The technology makes the tiniest windows of time entertaining, and potentially productive. But scientists point to an unanticipated side effect: when people keep their brains busy with digital input, they are forfeiting downtime that could allow them to better learn and remember information, or come up with new ideas. Ms. Bates, for example, might be clearer-headed if she went for a run outside, away from her devices, research suggests. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/technology/25brain.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I agree. My short term memory is so messed up......I never ever have any downtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Today - an average day - I will use, in two different locations, four different computers, three telephones (one a PDA), two MP3 player, a Kindle, and maybe watch some television. Not a day goes by that I don't at least ask myself once "What the hell am I doing???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Today - an average day - I will use, in two different locations, four different computers, three telephones (one a PDA), two MP3 player, a Kindle, and maybe watch some television. Not a day goes by that I don't at least ask myself once "What the hell am I doing???" you and me both, brother. im constantly plugged into the grid, and have been actually FEELING the need to unplug grow more and more each day. its why i swore of the technology biz once already, and those were the best 3 years out of the past 12. didnt even have my own computer, compared to living in the TRON world i do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I very rarely get (make) the chance, but I really enjoy just looking up at the sky. It's quite peaceful just watching clouds go by and slowly change shape. Or better yet--if you find yourself in a dark place on a clear night--looking up at the stars. If I go too long without some moments of quiet solitude, I can feel my self start to come apart and become a rather ornery gringo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 you and me both, brother. im constantly plugged into the grid, and have been actually FEELING the need to unplug grow more and more each day. its why i swore of the technology biz once already, and those were the best 3 years out of the past 12. didnt even have my own computer, compared to living in the TRON world i do now. and barely an hour after i typed this im sitting here, giddy as can be, because i just got the new netflix app which allows me to access their entire instant library right on my phone. streaming season 1 LOST now in HD. god help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Today - an average day - I will use, in two different locations, four different computers, three telephones (one a PDA), two MP3 player, a Kindle, and maybe watch some television. Not a day goes by that I don't at least ask myself once "What the hell am I doing???" Tell me about it. I go downstairs where we have no TV to read. What do I bring with me, my blackberry with emails and internet. I never get more than a page read but boy I sure know who's emailing me and what's going on here. Just !@#$ing shoot me. and barely an hour after i typed this im sitting here, giddy as can be, because i just got the new netflix app which allows me to access their entire instant library right on my phone. streaming season 1 LOST now in HD. god help me. Now this is the thing I don't get. Everyone went crazy and bought these big ass flat screens but they watch TV on their computers and phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I may be the last person in CT without a cellphone. Yep, it's inconvenient sometimes but I'll trade it for a little more sanity and not having people calling every 5 minutes just to ask where I am and what I'm doing. I am very much a 'Leave me the ---- alone" person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I was camping in Northern NY, edge of the Adirondack park for July 4th weekend. Nearest cell signal was 10 miles down the road. I was enjoying my time just sitting around camp, watching nature, reading, while others would take a trip or two each day down the road to check their phones/emails/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I was camping in Northern NY, edge of the Adirondack park for July 4th weekend. Nearest cell signal was 10 miles down the road. I was enjoying my time just sitting around camp, watching nature, reading, while others would take a trip or two each day down the road to check their phones/emails/etc. My favorites are the ones who set in a campsite all day staring at their portable DVD player. Why are you people here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geggytah Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 maybe the funniest part of this thread is the irony that the discussion is happening on an internet message board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) I may be the last person in CT without a cellphone. Yep, it's inconvenient sometimes but I'll trade it for a little more sanity and not having people calling every 5 minutes just to ask where I am and what I'm doing. I am very much a 'Leave me the ---- alone" person. My wife doesn't have one either and will probably never get one. maybe the funniest part of this thread is the irony that the discussion is happening on an internet message board Where else would we talk? Edited August 27, 2010 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 My wife doesn't have one either and will probably never get one. Where else would we talk? this worked before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 maybe the funniest part of this thread is the irony that the discussion is happening on an internet message board When I was posting above, that irony was not lost on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 this worked before And this worked better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 And this worked better Got to admit it's not the same, but I never got whacked over the head with a pool cue on a Internet forum ether. Those pitchers of dark beer sure looked good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Shhhhh Please. Try to keep it down in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I very rarely get (make) the chance, but I really enjoy just looking up at the sky. It's quite peaceful just watching clouds go by and slowly change shape. Or better yet--if you find yourself in a dark place on a clear night--looking up at the stars. If I go too long without some moments of quiet solitude, I can feel my self start to come apart and become a rather ornery gringo. Is the sky still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUy9ePyo6Q Just wanted to see if this worked. OK I am done. SD carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Got to admit it's not the same, but I never got whacked over the head with a pool cue on a Internet forum ether. But it's not like I haven't tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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