Another multifunction device. And what? by Barbora Misakova

What is the main aim of our society? Is it progress or decline? Most of you would probably answer: “progress”. But what kind of progress and development do we actually mean? As I watch common people’s behavior and activities of most of corporations participating somehow on our lives, it is like technological progress was our only target. But calling it progress is more than ridiculous. First of all, devices which are produced these days are not making our lives easier, but spoil and make us always unsatisfied. It is like we couldn’t be satisfied with mobile phone that can “only” send e-mails, faxes, take pictures and make videos. We want ! still more and more. We want it to be our personal computer, our daily servant. Although these devices have many features, most of them (when you think about it a bit) are actually useless. Why should we long for a mobile phone with an electronic reader when we can take a book? Why should we long for a mobile phone with plenty of games when we can rather play with friends? Answer is: because it is easier. And there are still less and less people reading books anyway. Sure, some would say that reading book is old-fashioned and we need something what will entertain us more. But I still doubt that computer or mobile phone of any generation could do it better than friends you can hang around with in the woods or in the park. If you belong to those, who are careless about Sony-Apple competition for your money and attention, then congratulations! If you nevertheless belong to the group of “technological” devotees, then you probably know that Japanese electronic giant ! Sony is developing a new lineup of handheld products. Their mu! ltifunct ion device is reportedly designed to compete against Apple’s upcoming iPad. If your eyes started to sparkle, then good luck folks!

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by Barbora Misakova for Cantell TV (http://cantell.tv)

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