Don't blink because technology changes that fast

I was speaking with a friend the other day and we happened to talk about how so many things have changed, mainly technology. We laughed when we brought up how young folks are clueless about many things familiar to us when we were young. For instance, a rotary dial telephone; a telephone booth, an eggbeater, a slide rule, a hand-written note, a full-service gas station. We laughed even more when we shared stories about how clueless we are about some of today's electronic devices, gadgets and fast changing technology.
(I'm really not sure what's an mp3 player).

There's a TV commercial that hits it right on the mark about fast changing technology.
A person can purchase an electronic device and the product upgrade is marketed even before a person gets home with their new but obsolete purchase.
It's not easy keeping up with lightning fast changes in technology.
If you blink you'll get left behind in the stone-age times.



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Do youngsters today know what is a- 

tricycle; a vinyl record; a cassette player; or an 8-track player?

(I'm aware it's not necessary or critical to know about obsolete items which were commonly used before one was born).

Technology has changed and is changing the world within a relatively brief span of time. It's a full-time job to keep somewhat abreast of so many technological updates and changes touching and affecting every aspect of our lives.

I think it would be nice if some technology communication upgrades would benefit the millions of people living outside of major metropolitan areas who are still without reliable cell phone reception. With satellites and cell towers dotting the landscape, strong cell phone reception ought to be available for every cell phone user by now. Perhaps soon that will be the norm, and 5G is the newest thing coming out, which means what we thought was fast today will be slow tomorrow.

And, I still want a Dick Tracy watch.