I've noticed that my posts so far have been a bit heavy maybe not deep but kind of serious. Now,the ironic part is that my pseudo THINKER mode is being powered by some elegantly simple to use and light technology. I am in the process of migrating to using web applications and mobile devices entirely. This is a purposeful exchange of my current bag of professional tools for everything web and mobile.
To be honest, I am not and never will be mistaken for a Technologist with a capital T. I'm not even a true early adopter. At most, I am a super fan, popularizer, and critic of new technologies. I am a geek wannabe. Professionally, I am one part super networked sales guy, one part cat herder of geeks, and one part business wonk. And I will remain a small t, technologist.
Regardless of my limitations, this ongoing personal and professional evolution to the use of lighter devices, applications, and technologies has been simple, enjoyable, and for the most part free or inexpensive. Dare I say, it has been FUN.
Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Frank Moss of the MIT Media Lab. His predictions and the projects he shared with us from the Media Lab are all about empowering users. Most importantly, the focus is not on the current one billion users of technology in this world but the last one BILLION users of technology. Light weight, web based and mobile technologies are prominent in their work.
So, the new tools that I am in the process of adopting are the same family of technologies that will empower billions of new minds across the world within a few years or one generation at most.
Lighter technologies and thinking that will enable new voices and talents around the world sounds familiar. With a little luck and hope we may have the pleasure of living through the modern equivalent of another Enlightenment with a capital E. Those are lighter thoughts that I can adopt.
