The 16th and 17th centuries made up a time of discovery and exploration. Philosophers became scientists, astrologists became astronomists, and quite a few Europeans took the first steps toward becoming Americans. That kind of change takes courage, no question, and aren't we all the better for it? Right now we are in the digital age and it is changing rapidly. So I guess my question is: what will I become? Will I adapt and survive? Taking advantage of digital resources can be intimidating. Even more intimidating--the idea that our world is forever changing right before our eyes.
The digital concepts and practices that are emerging have the capacity to make quite an impact on the way our economy and our society functions, and it makes me wonder if there won't be a form of digital darwinism that spreads beyond the business world and into the lives of everyday people. All it takes is a moment of indifference and you've already fallen behind. Keeping up with the digital world will be challenging, especially for our generation, but won't we all be better for it?
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