As part of the baby boomer generation, I find the transition from industrial/manufacturing to an electronic/computer era fascinating.
The advancements of technology and communications are amazing, magical and extremely beneficial when used properly. But, as we’ve witnessed, it comes with a heavy price to societies. We appear to be having a difficult time adjusting to this fast-moving and self-absorbing lifestyle. The most damaging result of this new style of living is distraction in all things. The price we’re paying for distraction is overwhelming — everything from driving, conversation at the dinner table, reading, writing, and criminal hacking, including election tampering.
But there exist some possible solutions. Teach students, kindergarten through 12th grade:
• About active roles in government and real current affairs;
• How to participate in verbal conversation;
• Self-discipline in usage of all electronic devices;
• The privilege and power of voting.
I feel all of these elements played a huge role in the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Let us try harder to pay attention, to improve our choice of future representatives.
Concerning our current president, he’s a fluke of the universe; he has no right to be where he is; and, whether he realizes it or not, the universe is laughing behind his back.
