We keep reading about the advancement of technology. However, what's some of the downsides?
What's your thoughts?
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A Story - Spend time with people.
I had spent an hour in the bank with my dad, as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself & asked...
''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''
''Why would I do that?'' He asked...
You can even do your shopping online. Everything will be so easy!''
I was so excited about initiating him into the world of Net banking.
He asked ''If I do that, I wont have to step out of the house?
''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even grocery can be delivered at door now and how amazon delivers everything!
His answer left me tongue-tied.
He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted a while with the staff who know me very well by now.
You know I am alone...this is the company that I need. I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.
Two years back I got sick, The store owner from whom I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside and cried.
When your Mom fell down few days back while on her morning walk. Our local grocer saw her and immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows where I live.
Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became online?
Why would I want everything delivered to me and force me to interact with just my computer?
I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.
Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''
Technology isn't life..
Spend time with people .. Not with devices.
Thanks for reading
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Via Nicolas about LIFE
***THIS IS A RECEIVED AND SHARED POST***
You work 8 hours to live another 8.
You work 5 days to enjoy 2.
You work 8 hours to eat in 15 minutes.
You work 8 hours, sleep 5.
You work all your life to retire in old age.
And contemplate only your last breaths.
Over time you realize that life is nothing more than a parody of yourself practicing your own forgetfulness.
We have become so accustomed to material and social slavery that we no longer see the chains... "
Life is a short trip.
Live it1
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