Category Archives: work
30 years, 30 Life-changing Innovations
Public Broadcasting’s Nightly Business Report and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania just ranked the top 30 innovations of the past 30 years. The list includes the Internet, of course, along with personal computers, mobile phones and e-mail. … Continue reading
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Human Error
Technology makes it quicker, easier and more convenient to do many tasks. Unfortunately, it hasn’t erased human error or the complications of simple mistakes. Take electronic fund transfers, for instance–a common component of modern work and life. At their best, … Continue reading
Balancing Act: Man or Technology
Long after I lost my faith in (most) people, I continued to trust technology. It just seemed easier to believe in something grounded in logic and precision-untouched by the whims of human emotion.
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The Heart of Technology
Technology makes it easy to work from home. In fact, with barely any effort, I can avoid leaving home at all, for work or anything else. I can interface virtually, shop online, digitally connect, living and working in near isolation. But … Continue reading
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Wanting It All
Someday I’ll tell my grandchildren how it was once possible to call in sick for work just so you could spend the day at the beach…and never worry the lie would be uncovered by a picture message, Twitter post or … Continue reading
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Can I Just Call You?
Once we wondered whether it was better to have loved and lost, rather than never to have loved at all. Now, in this age of technology, we may be more likely to wonder if it’s better to accept a next … Continue reading
