I had a really interesting conversation with a customer the other day. We were discussing technology and it's effects on our society. I feel that socialization is/will suffer due to technology. Think of all the things you can now do on the Internet. Dating, Sex, Shopping, watch movies, etc. You don't need to leave your house anymore!
I am worried for the children today, because they have no chance! Being able to have a conversation with someone is extremely important. I feel like a child's morals, manners, etc are all going to be shaped by computers, television, etc. That's really scary! Obviously a child's parents will play a role in shaping them, but at some point, outside forces will take over.
If you know me personally, you know I work for Blockbuster Video. Being in the business for 10 years now, I've seen a huge decline. Netflix and Redbox have been our biggest challenges. Gone are the days when the rental experience was so much more than just bringing home a movie. It was also getting greeted by that familiar face behind the counter. It was knowing that the employee and you share favorite movies and you know they'll pick a good one for you. It is critiquing titles and debating over what titles are best. Don't get me wrong, there are still lots of those people that still come in, but the number is rapidly declining. Life gets in the way and makes us all speed up. There is no longer time for the little things, we must have it all 10 minutes ago!
I guess what I am trying to say is lets all take a breath and slow our rolls for a hot minute. Life is way to short to sweat the little stuff. Get off the computer...go take a walk and meet people. Turn off the TV and read a book.
To my close friends who know me, they've probably gotten a good chuckle out of those last two sentences, but I do truly feel this way. I don't want to look back over my life and see that I focused on things that weren't very important.
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