The Digital Age

2011-10-10T01:56:00.000-07:00

Characterized by ubiquitous access to information and communication, the digital age has brought forth something most of us never expected. In mere seconds, every corner of the earth has become available and understandable. What will humanity do with this invention? In some ways it is amazing that it works, a mere century ago the general population had no concept of computing and today it has become a vital part of our lives. In millions of years we have inhabited this planet humanity has moved forward in extreme ways in just the last few. Understanding this is important. You and I will move technology forward and be able to directly shape history in a profound way.

The lines between humans in public and humans in private are being drastically changed. The way we group socially and interact will be very different in the coming generations. The private parts of our lives will easily be exposed and the public image and persona will begin to fade. I hope to live in a future where people can accept other human beings more deeply and on more profound levels and where everyone can interact and have a voice in this current large sea of power struggles and conflicts between those who have and those who have not.

It's difficult to fathom where we will go and what will happen. Will this age bring organization into a machine that destroys humans in it's path? Or will it conjure up self empowerment to encourage freedom of thought and expression..

I think one of the most important realizations we will need to make as a society is that we can no longer live under the rules the previous generations have given us but we need to carve a path that brings us together and plays the music of a generation. Like a bonding moment of realization that brings humanity back to it's roots.

Thinksphere

The Digital Age