Measure of Intelligence
…………paving a road to unknown destination
Learning that my good friend
was guest speaker in a talk show “challenges in leveraging technology to solve problems” conducted by a multinational retail corporation, I settled in
front the TV screen well in advance only to realize that the subject matter and
related Jargon that was being freely
used in the conversation was well over my head.My assumed mastery of (the
ancient) technology was of little help. All the same sat through the show.
Had never given a thought of forming an opinion about Modern Technology or its rapid advancements earlier.
So here I am, writing down my
perceptions. May sound incredulous & muddled too! Particularly to
Millenials & Gen Z.
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. In an age where robots and AI are replacing humans within the workplace, human companionship has perceptibly diminished and human-to-human dealings have been replaced with human- machine alliance.
Already neighborhood friends, for instance, have largely been replaced with “ Virtual pals,” and You tube & podcasts are replacing learning & vocational training centres
Human race is already on
the one way fast lane. There is no turning back.
Born and brought up in the rather conservative middle years of
the last century, I’m terrified of the steep trajectory along which the world
is zooming away powered by ever evolving technology. Can Humans retain the
power to control & rein in the advancements or will it gallop away like a
wild horse?
What a fantastic world it will be when the finger on the button
continues to understand & respect Natural order by the heart.
So, there is a reason why I
say our childhood days were the best time of my life. It was something so
simple, uncomplicated yet supremely delightful.
The most trivial of
things gave us immense pleasure. Neither did we crave for materialistic stuff to be happy, nor was there
a place for avarice in our hearts. We’ve
breezed past the most enjoyable phase of our lives.
Here’s to the sheer joys of our childhood that I am sure you will
enjoy.
Joy was:
… when Bicycles were the
best means of transport & fun
…. when group lunches and group studies were Play & work!
… when a simple polythene bag would serve as a rain coat
…. when running errands provided thrill
…..when Splashing water was / is so much fun
…. when we never bothered
about the harmful effects of Holi colours, street food & sugared ice.
…Trying to catch those delicate soap water bubbles
….being resourceful by collecting match box labels
…….hanging out with group
of friends
…….. chasing kites cut loose from strings
…….diving into the water
streams , rivers & pools
……..Petting fluffy little kittens & puppies
…….the company of cattle, sheep & goats evoked warmth
……. participating in School’s mass planting of trees every year
and forgetting all about it ( it was
legitimate)
……..roaming the streets like vagabonds- call it bravado!
…….. sailing paper boats in rain water streams
……. blindly following elder siblings and doing what they did !
1 comment:
Change is the only constant . Inevitable and always difficult to accept . All change is disruptive - when bicycles appeared , some wouldve mourned the disappearance of mule carts .
But “ When Change rolls on , if you are not part of the roller , you are part of the road”
Which brings to mind the oft repeated wisecrack : who was the first famous person to remark that the younger generation had got rotten and society had gone to dogs ? Ans: Socrates in 4 BC 😊
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