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Post by LondonNorthern on Aug 5, 2020 6:59:50 GMT
Very real topic I thought of recently. Is tech making us more boring and our lives more boring, or has it affected us in a different way? Please feel free to leave your thoughts! LondonNorthern |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Aug 5, 2020 8:34:15 GMT
LVF has made it easier to spot obs, where as this used to be on the road only. Now many no longer go out and check buses the traditional way.
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Post by M1104 on Aug 8, 2020 8:53:40 GMT
Very real topic I thought of recently. Is tech making us more boring and our lives more boring, or has it affected us in a different way? Please feel free to leave your thoughts! LondonNorthernI imagine it depends on the tech and the perception on how it's used. As mentioned LVF is an effective tool for less time on the road, though at the same time can encourage one to go on the road to hunt down a sure thing in an odd worker. Youtube is very much the same logic (at least to me) as i personally tend to watch videos of new buses on the road as opposed to going to tracking one down...especially where many videos include a good thrash. I was very lazy in the case of my local 270's Smart hybrids, which i still haven't yet been on.baring in mind also the 'present worldwide situation'. |
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Post by LondonNorthern on Aug 26, 2020 8:01:16 GMT
What else has technology done to society other than with bus tracking? Has it changed us?
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Post by LondonNorthern on Aug 27, 2020 18:19:45 GMT
What I suggest has happened (I will speak about social media)
Over the past 10 years we've seen a massive inflation in technology and our uses however it's not always been for the better. COVID is a very good example. COVID has had its own problems with the virus, and I am feeling very sorry for the families of those who have passed, and I hope the families & friends of the those who have passed are well. Though, throughout this pandemic there has been the scare factor from things like the media, and to me it really concerns me.
There are good things it's brought, the ability to socialize, show your friends how you are doing and living at the present time as well as have access to the internet and us being more aware of issues like racism and climate change. But what has this caused negatively?
Social issues:
- We have seen lots more stuff like misinformation
- The fact we need to fit in, and for lots of people out there
- Wealth being thrown in our face
- Some apps encouraging things not normally done in real life
- Loss of touch with friends and loved ones
- Things like Twitter encouraging hate speech
Health issues:
- Has caused obesity due to overuse and children not getting enough exercise
- People are more sleep deprived due to their overuse of technology
- Anxiety & depression is clearly very high
What other problems have you encountered?
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