Do you ever stop for a moment to think about how amazing it is that technology has advanced as far as it has? I mean, it wasn’t that long ago that a cell phone was something that only few were able to take advantage of. And let’s not forget the size of the original cell phones! What about laptops? They’ve become more and more affordable and at the same time smaller and more portable, while increasing performance. These days, it would be hard to imagine life without a computer in the home, but also the Wi-Fi Internet that allows us to roam around and access the Internet just about anywhere.
In this day in age, we’ve got GPS systems that help us find our way, cell phones that are practically mini-computers, cameras that instantly capture important moments in our lives, computers that connect us with people around the world, advanced video game systems, and the list goes on and on.
When I stop to think about all of the advances in technology I have witnessed in my lifetime, I can’t help but laugh when I view the video below. Comedian Louis CK appears on the Conan O’Brien show and talks about how “Everything’s Amazing, and Nobody’s Happy.”
Funny stuff, isn’t it? The problem with all of these advances in technology is that we almost expect great stuff all the time and if we don’t get it, we’re disappointed and complain. Other times, we’re surrounded by amazing things, but we don’t stop to appreciate them (e.g., the concept of flying and airplanes).
The next time you sigh because you get a dropped call on your cell phone, or you’re frustrated because there’s another Gmail outage, or (fill in the blank here), stop, take a deep breath, and be thankful that such technology even exists!
I’m sorry Ashley; I couldn’t view the video. I got this message: “Embedding disabled by request.”
You’re absolutely right. I don’t know what I’d do without a computer, an Internet connection or a cellphone.
Stupid technical difficulties! j/k
As of this writing, you can click on the fifth thumbnail below the “error message” and it will play.
@horao:
Thanks! It worked just as you said. I won’t grumble because it didn’t work the way it was supposed to.
The guy in the video is right, we ramp just about everything, even though we are priviledged to have so many nice technological advances around us.
Young Americans gripe because they’ve not had any real struggle. Pre-Internet, ordering something often required finding a source either from a newspaper or junk mailing or going to a library to find lists of manufacturers, filling out a paper form and mailing a check. You’d get the item 6-8 weeks later. The arrival of the new Sears and JCPenney’s catalogs were a big thing. Now, kids type a search phrase into a browser or get some form of instant message or email with a link, place the order and have the item within a couple of days. Microwave mentality. Lack of struggle usually also means lack of character, personal discipline, planning and emotional maturity…
I fixed the video… I haven’t seen that error before where someone doesn’t allow embedding.
At the same time I think this introduces new complications for them though. They are expected to get things done quicker, for example, because they have these resources at their disposal.
This video is so spot-on! We are so spoilt these days … maybe it is unrealistic claims that we get frustrated about rather than glitches in the marvels of today’s technology …
In this day and age, many many of us…not all, but many…are simply morons. It’s that simple. I’m sorry, it really is.
A book I picked up some time ago suggested having an “electron free” day on occasion, where one would spend all day long without using an electronic device (although I’m sure refrigerators and cars are permittable.)
The idea means mainly to get away from electronic (digital) communication devices for a day, every once in a while.
It sounds kind of like fasting.