I’ve been dependent on medical technology (including cardiac pacemakers and now an artificial heart valve) most of my life.
And if it weren’t for technology, I wouldn’t be able to connect with you through this blog, here and now.
At the same time, I experience myself and others feeling lost and frustrated about technology that we have no choice but to learn and use in order to survive in today’s world.
Yesterday, when I was getting an echocardiogram at the hospital, the sonographer and I spent most of the time complaining to each other about new computer technology we need to use to get our work done.
That inspired me to work on a song about technology, to the tune to Billy Joel’s “Honesty.”
If you want simplicity,
It’s very hard to find.
With all the systems that we need to live.
My phone, I moan, keeps changing
All those apps and passwords, too.
It takes up more time than we have to give.
Technology, it’s such a complex world
And everyone is so confused.
Technology, it’s chaotic growth unfurled
Which keeps me feeling lost and bruised.
©️ Ann Koplow, 2024
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Here’s “Honesty,” by Billy Joel:
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In all honesty, changing technology sometimes gets in the way of me creating and sharing my songs, because I feel unsure about the best way to proceed. I need to learn to use technology to my advantage, and let go of my insecurities about my abilities to keep up with the latest and greatest technology (whatever the heck that is).
Do you see technology in my images for today?
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Do you agree with me about technology?
Thanks to all who are here for this technology post, including YOU!
