Modern Technology: Are You Ready For It?

In today’s ever-evolving world we find technology, in its varied and wondrous form, in any direction we look. In the late 60s, a small group of scientists communicated with each other across two buildings within the same campus (spanning the hemispheres wasn’t even a thought yet!) by way of an electronic terminal at either end. This “blip”, if you will, gave rise to one of man’s greatest inventions…the internet (originally known as Arpanet). Their faint glimmer of hope paved the way to re-focus our future to depths and realms we could never have imagined if it were not for their success. Almost 50 years later, we are still at the forefront of this discovery…are you ready for what lies ahead?

Personal computers and handheld devices quickly come to mind, conjuring up images of instant messaging, unlimited high speed downloads, endless hours of global conversation…all at your fingertips. I won’t bore you with the obvious…with what you can clearly see all around you. I will mention, however, that a number of years ago one of the tech fads that came to light, no pun intended, were night vision goggles. Expensive and awkward, they created quite a buzz among the tech savvy and the novice geeks alike. But when you examine the timeline of this “latest technology” you will notice that the American military de-militarized these devices for civilian use. Furthermore, they had been using night vision goggles for the past 25 years prior to making them available for public sale. What does this mean? To say the very least, modern technology, in the public eye, is at least a quarter century behind military de-classification. Close your eyes and just imagine all that could possibly exist already…or does exist and we just don’t know about it yet.

I used to spend countless hours ripping computers apart only to rebuild them, making them faster, bigger, and quieter. The adrenalin rush was indescribable. I felt like I had accomplished a great feat and was rewarded with something new. I can’t even imagine how it would feel to develop a microchip to be implanted in one’s brain, connecting neural networks and ocular pathways of the blind, giving sight where none previously existed. Robotic limbs that interconnect with our nervous system and controlled by our brain, articulating in any direction, moving better and faster than any human arm or leg, are already in the lab. Impossible? Google it.

Of course, it can be said that there’s nothing wonderful about technology. It can be boring at times, disappointing, uneventful, even threatening. Some naysayers would even argue that technology isn’t needed…it will one day take employment opportunities away from the working man. I, on the other hand, and in my own humble opinion, believe that technology should be embraced and harnessed to carve a steady and clear path for our fellow man. High-tech innovation gives way to further advancements in technology in countless fields…bio-medical, agricultural, manufacturing, to name a few. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for the scientific creations and discoveries of our past. Our future and success is dependent on what we do today with what we’re given. In the grand scheme of things, we might just be spinning our wheels and end up going nowhere fast. But, at a much smaller and more personal level, two colleagues changed the world…because they wanted to. What do you want to do today?

This article is dedicated to the memory of a great pioneer and visionary of our time who helped forge, redefine and impact modern technology. Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple, will be missed but never forgotten.

Editor’s Note

[Marco Luccisano joins Top Choice Media as a contributing editor with his debut article, “Modern Technology: Are You Ready For It?” Delving into the world of technology, he offers his insight and experience for all our Top Choice Readers. As co-owner and founder of 1 Stop PC Solutions, Marco brings several years of computer-related experience to the Top Choice team. As such, he and his team have been chosen as I.T. Specialist to Top Choice Media Group.]