I get that technology brings a lot of good things. For many years, I only used the old stuff like telephones, televisions, radios, etc., not really knowing how any of it actually worked.
Jul 29, 2025 • Last updated Jul 29, 2025 •
Linda De Jonghe File
I get that technology brings a lot of good things.
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For many years, I only used the old stuff like telephones, televisions, radios, etc., not really knowing how any of it actually worked. But I do appreciate all that it has provided me.
I eventually got a computer but admit that all its capabilities are still beyond my grasp; I just use what I need for what I do. Recently, I had to switch from my old compact cell phone to one of those larger ones everyone seems to have these days.
I have to admit that I’ve only recently figured out how to use it for taking pictures of my great-granddaughter and making phone calls. I’m still far from being proficient.
A week or so ago, I visited Caroline, Trish, and Morgan in London. Having been there before and even with all the construction going on in the city, I found the street without too much trouble. As I drove along watching the left side for their apartment building entrance, I realized I’d missed it and turned around to look again.
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I did this double search twice before finally stopping in a parking lot and calling Morgan on my new fancy phone to say I’d lost my way. He asked where I was and told me to exit the parking lot and turn left-which I did. Then he said to watch for the variety store on my right side.
That’s when it hit me: my certainty about it being on the left was wrong-no wonder I couldn’t find it! Not only am I technologically challenged but directionally challenged as well.
As he guided me over the phone down the street saying “I got you,” once I’d made it into his parking lot he said “See those two boys crossing in front of you? One’s in a green shirt and another’s in a blue T-shirt…” That’s when it dawned on me that he could see me through his phone. It was great having his help from his apartment!
Once parked finally, though, it struck me how strange this whole situation was. He could track where I was driving blocks away while giving me visual cues as directions. It’s amazing how that works-I’m glad he had that capability at just the right moment-but there’s something unsettling about it too.
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This made me think about artificial intelligence and its potential uses. I’m sure there are plenty of ways AI can help humans-like in healthcare or scientific research or communication!
A tech guy mentioned on TV recently that he’s working towards making “AI smarter than any human on earth.” Has he ever seen movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey or Westworld? Does he understand just how scary this could be-or what consequences might come from such technology?
If someone believes they can keep total control over something that’s supposedly “smarter than any human,” they’re fooling themselves!
If we consider everything happening today-the Ukraine/Russia war or humanitarian crises around Gaza or Israel-and then focus on restoring baseball team names as a priority.. shouldn’t world leaders have more pressing issues?
It makes me thankful I’m older now; I’m unlikely to witness a world overtaken by superior artificial intelligence or chaos ahead!
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