I’ve lived through a lot when it comes to technology. In the playground owning a Nintendeo Game & Watch or the first edition Gameboy was an big deal. In primary school remembering our 1 hour fortnightly slot using the Commodore 64 to play through a quest based english game. My dad buying my brother and I our first family computer (an Amegia 500 with deluxe paint) arguing with my brother on who’s digital drawing of the starship enterprise was better. I’ve never got away from it — seeing the raise of the internet, changing from floppy to CD, from DV Tapes to SD cards. Its been in constant flux.
Throughout my life I stuck with technology, graduating from a Digital Art and Technology a course infusing design and the manipulation of current technology. Pursuing a career in virtual worlds, seeing its rise, experimenting with virtual currencies. Being there at the beginning of facebook and twitter seeing how our interactions with technology have evolved, the management of online relationships and people has changed, experiencing flourishing online communities and their collapse. Its been a roller-coaster ride.
Over the years i’ve met some of the most influential individuals of the tech world (Nolan Bushnell, Philip Rosedale) and even worked with some who continue to influence the ever evolving sphere. Adam is a notable case who takes an incredible perspective on life, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and education.
I’ve inspired, educated and encourage others on their journeys. But here we are, i’m on my own journey and it would seem..
All roads lead to Rome.
2014 is an exciting year for technology, with the mainstream release of Google glass (its UK release was today), Sony rivalling the success of Oculus Rift and important questions of online security, surveillance and privacy are finally getting raised. Online systems and policies seem outdated.. the internet constantly patched together..
The Net’s basic flaws cost firms billions, impede innovation, and threaten national security. It’s time for a clean-slate app — MIT Technology Review
The evolution of technology is enviably linked to the evolution of humanity and human kind, our exploits and future achievements will be founded on what we can invent, design and create. On the eve of Google I/O its exciting, its also scary. Questions, fears, what will the future hold, where will it lead. Larry Page has always been an inspiring character a man who “wants to change the world and believes technology can show us the way”.
Its the pace of change that is ofter scary, its getting faster, will old institutions keep up with this rate of change — the announcements tomorrow might signify a coming of age. New technologies, new innovations, that will indeed change the world. We can only wait and see. What is certain Google is looking to integrate itself fully with the world around us, developing applications for Home automation, Home security, Robotics, Self driving automotives, artificial intelligence, the list is almost endless.
So I suppose that brings me to the point (i’m sure there was a point) new technology has always presented us with new unforeseen issues, new legislation, new possibilities. But one thing that has always been certain is change is inevitable, we shouldn’t stand in the way of progress, rather work together, share skills and experience to overcome the unforeseeable and better ourselves.
P.s. Larry Page is totally going to enter on stage with a 6ft life like robot to better the 2012 Project Glass: Skydiving Demo at Google I/O! Or at least that’s what i’m hoping for! Enjoy the show.
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