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Getting old @ 25!

October 10, 2005 Aiden Choles Book Reviews, Generation Y, Generations, Technology 1 Comment

gadgetsPicked this up from DK’s (his website & blog) changethis manifesto on the Youth of Today:

In their world technology is ubiquitous and not a differentiator (unless you don’t have a phone or access to a computer). However, technology is used as a tool to communicate first and entertain second. And because it is ingrained in their culture it is harder to impress young people with new gadgets or ranges.

I’m 25 (26 in a month :) ) and consider myself to be relatively up-to-date with technological advancements. I love them, they keep me on my toes. But is this not perhaps an indicator of how “out of it” I am? If DK is right, new tech does not surprise our Millenials … but it differentiates us from them, and those who adapt from those that don’t!

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  1. DK says:

    Hey thanx for the shout-out and comments. I don’t think you’re that old (from the guy who just turned 30) – in the case of young people though, I’m sure you will agree their generation is so much more interconnected and ‘virtual’ than ever – through IMing, blogs and email… technology has become a great enabler and participatory medium, the development of which, will be interesting to watch in the coming years.

    Hope you enjoyed the rest of the manifesto?

    Kind regards

    DK

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