As a technology-oriented professional for the last 38 years, I am fully convinced we’re heading for a “technology collapse”. How will this materialize? I do not know yet but once it occurs, we will look back and say “That collapse occurred due to our reliance on technology”.
Technology does not create energy it only enhances release or recovery of existing energy sources. Enhanced oil recovery simply drains the reservoir quicker and possibly more completely. Most medical technology doesn’t heal, it only identifies possible sources of sickness and disease. Killing cancer cells with radiation, chemicals, or surgery does not identify the source the problem. That is why relapse often occurs. Our EDS project should simplify wellness and wellness reduces cancers that arise in the body.
iPhones, iPads, iThis, and iThat are leading us away from fullness of communication. Yes, I have a high powered phone for business purposes. However, an email, text message, tweet, facebook comment, etc. desensitizes from the fullness of face-to-face communication that allows all of our senses to work together and enjoy the bouquet of sensory perception that is generated by the other person. These day to day acts of communication help us develop our ability to express our thoughts and revelation from Our Heavenly Father to serve others. My generation will not be affected because we did not grow up with technology other than two cans and a string. The newest generation will be the ones who will become challenged in their ability to “read” people.
Global economics is out of control. There is no wizard of Oz to pull the levers and each country is working overtime to insure its survival and current paradigm of control. Leaders will say what ever is necessary to keep their position. The “greater good” excuse is no longer acceptable. Lies and deceit create a house built on sand and as soon as another economic earthquake occurs, the house will fall.
World energy needs exceed our current capacity to supply. With the Middle East unrest and reduction of oil output, expect prices to continue upward. West Texas Intermediate Crude at $10-$11 below Brent Crude prices is an indication of manipulation by those in control. Manipulation cannot occur for an indefinite period of time. It is believe that $120 oil in the U.S. will begin shutting down the economy again.
By reducing the complexity in our lives, we can focus on what Our Heavenly Father is saying. Noise drowns out a melody. Too much stuff simply creates a slave of the owner. Those of us that owned a boat know this all too well. The 2nd best day of owning a boat is the day you bought it. The best day is the day you sold it. Intentions are costly. How many of us own exercise equipment doubling as clothes dryers or storage?
As we reduce our economic “footprint”, we position ourselves to serve others instead of trying to maintain a complex lifestyle. Is technology helpful? As long as it serves us and not the reverse. Don’t be a servant to complexity, be a servant to mankind!