Is anyone else feeling overwhelmed by social media? If you are anything like me you like to think of yourself as progressive and feel an urge to keep on top of current trends - especially if they impact your business niche. That said, I find myself saying, "UNCLE !"
The GOOD news of technology:
- Next best thing to telepathic communication - we are all connected
- The earth is your marketplace
- Getting your message out is easy in many mediums
- The energy level and response time is ratcheted up
The BAD:
- It is definitely addictive
- You are never done
- It just keeps coming at you
- Everyone is an expert who can transform your life and make you rich
- The energy level and response time is ratcheted up
I think the best metaphor is that current technology is not unlike drugs of the 60's and 70's...for a while everyone was trying everything (except Bill Clinton) but eventually everything settled down. I'm looking forward to the day but have no sense we are near it.
I would like to hear your thoughts please!
Comments
Jim says:
My comment is too long. I wrote a blog post and included it and a link back here.
March 30, 2010 at 5:34 AM | Permalink
Jim says:
Information Overload & Life Balance http://budurl.com/TechBalance
Here is the address for my reply.
March 30, 2010 at 6:07 AM | Permalink
Jim says:
Stewart,
We should design social media information systems to handle the largest flood of information like civil engineers design dams: based on the worst 50, 100 and 1000 year rain storms. We should think in terms of worst efloods and design accordingly.
April 2, 2010 at 5:11 AM | Permalink