Anyone who regularly read this blog knows that I believe that the latest technological advances; smart-phones, social media, ipad’s, Internet; are for the betterment of society in general and non-profit organizations in particular (if they can embrace it).
Yet there is without question a cause and effect of more technology that has been brewing for decades and is escalating ever faster: the more we plug in to technology, the more it can isolate us.
The answer is simple, but goes against our desire to control our circumstances: WE MUST USE THESE TOOLS TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS. It’s not about getting away from others, but connecting with a broader group in a deeper way. If all technology does is help you track the going’s on of people you don’t know, then you will be a bystander in life. If you can use technology to find ways to connect, really connect – in person, face to face, without distraction- then you’ll really see the benefit.
Don’t isolate, connect. More tech = More Touch.
To do my part, I’m announcing soon a coffee house tour during the month of July. I’ll be buying coffee for any and all who want to come to one of the various coffee shops around Pierce County to meet and connect. Look for a schedule coming soon.
David Curry
