Here I am flying 30000 feet above what I imaginne is arizona. With internet access becoming so ubiquitous I’m surprised I don’t get it here. Ahh wait I just read in the always entertaining airplane magazine that they are piloting a program to bring wireless access to their intercontinental flights, phewi thanks AA but no thanks. I am enjoying not being connected I just finished a book that I started to read while on my last flight back to NY thanks to the lack of the internet. I don’t miss the constant information overload though I admit I usually bring it upon myself. I do miss a real keyboard…I’m writing this on my phone and my thumbs are simply not made for this. But back to the story at hand. I would not be surprised that in a few years I’ll have wireless access wherever I am, always connected. Now add to the mix ubiquitous gps and everyone knows where I am. I’m sure there’ll be all sorts of privacy settings. But shouldn’t you mot mind your friends knowing where you are they are your friends after all! (the plane has started to descent now and my ears are not happy, I’m doing all sorts of all weird exercises which I’m sure make me look crazy, I like it.) The ubiquitous connection and location based applications will clearly change social dynamics. I hope they allow for more real life interaction, the web is great but nothing can beat a real smile and a real hug. This topic requires more discussion but I have landed…what do you think all of this will mean for our lives.
