There's a trend in the techie world called the Hipster PDA, which is a sheaf of cue cards held together with a bulldog clip. The idea behind this is, of course, that with all the new technology and hype surrounding it, the old fashioned way is often simpler, easier and cheaper. I personally think that this is a very good point. I think it's appalling, for example, that when I go to uni I will have to word process all my essays - handwriting is no longer allowed. Not only can I write a lot faster than I can type, I also find it easier to formulate my ideas when handwriting (this is something that is documented by science too; using motor functions whilst learning is proven to enhance memory, at least. This is why writing down words is still the best way to learn vocab.), which means that I will probably end up writing out most essays twice.
The other obviously worrying trend is that people are starting to email and message people instead of phoning, or even meeting up with them. Whilst email and instant messengers and whatever else are great for keeping in touch with people who you otherwise wouldn't be able to, and for organising things, this is and should remain their purpose. It should never become a replacement for normal social interaction. And so, to redress the balance I propose:
Hipster Social Networking
You will need:
- Friends - Essential and hopefully not too hard to come by.
- A Place to Relax - House, Pub, Park, anywhere
You're done. And try not to talk about Facebook.
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Hipster Social Networking
There's a trend in the techie world called the Hipster PDA, which is a sheaf of cue cards held together with a bulldog clip. The idea behind this is, of course, that with all the new technology and hype surrounding it, the old fashioned way is often simpler, easier and cheaper. I personally think that this is a very good point. I think it's appalling, for example, that when I go to uni I will have to word process all my essays - handwriting is no longer allowed. Not only can I write a lot faster than I can type, I also find it easier to formulate my ideas when handwriting (this is something that is documented by science too; using motor functions whilst learning is proven to enhance memory, at least. This is why writing down words is still the best way to learn vocab.), which means that I will probably end up writing out most essays twice.
The other obviously worrying trend is that people are starting to email and message people instead of phoning, or even meeting up with them. Whilst email and instant messengers and whatever else are great for keeping in touch with people who you otherwise wouldn't be able to, and for organising things, this is and should remain their purpose. It should never become a replacement for normal social interaction. And so, to redress the balance I propose:
Hipster Social Networking
You will need:
You're done. And try not to talk about Facebook.
Related posts: