When it comes to technological innovation, I’m generally a very late adopter. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if some of my friends consider me a near-Luddite.
I don’t hate technology per se, but I do believe that 85% of it is meaningless noise and pointless consumerism. I’m only interested in those aspects of tech that actually improve my life.
A recent advance in cybersecurity is one of the rare innovations I totally get behind, and that’s the use of cell phone codes for website account access in lieu of a password. I love that.
Password anxiety is one of the bugbears of my existence. Generally speaking, I have disdain for the cell phone, too. This particular use, though, really maximzes the value of both the cell phone and the enhanced security.
I was the very first person I knew to invest in a flat screen TV when they came on the market. While I had my reservations about being an early adopter in that case, the value of the lighter weight and greater portability meant so much to me that it easily overcame my reluctance to take a chance on the unknown.
Technology is meant to serve us, not the other way ’round. When it annoys, interferes, impedes, frustrates and aggravates, who needs it? But when it really, really helps, buy in. And cross your fingers.