The Good in Technology

In contrast to my last post, I want to focus on the good that technology can do with society. Being as I was born and raised in Arizona, I know that wildfires are a constant problem due to the heat and dry weather. This article has helped me to realize that even problems such as wildfires can be addressed with technology. Technology isn't all bad, in fact, it can be great when applied in the right way. There are many ways to use it, but when applied for the right reasons, it truly is amazing what can be accomplished. I often reflect on the many conflicts in the world; stretching from the troubles to the joys, the disasters to the successes. It appears that technology plays a more frequent role in all of them. I hope it will play a larger role in the joys and accomplishments as we learn to harness it, and use it for the benefit of us all.

Kevin Hinton

http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/21/4753164/fighting-fire-with-maps-how-gis-tech-helped-beat-back-the-rim-fire

The Digital Age

Technology often has the mob mentality behind it, a new phone or a new tablet and everyone says, I need that or I want that, and I know because too often have I fallen into wanting the latest and greatest. But for what, what is the purpose of information if its never used? In reality, what are the costs of this new technology? Less time with our families and friends, more time learning what? We are often too quick to adopt a technology before really analyzing what are the effects of it is in our lives. Many advances in technology are great, and a blessing to everyone but not all, and I feel that we need to remember that not everything that is new, or old for that matter, will be the best for us all. The gospel teaches us moderation in all things, and I believe many of us are falling to the extreme of technology, and bringing others with us. We need to carefully look at the technology around us and make good decisions based on true principles as to what will really benefit us, our families, our communities and our countries. Only then can we truly benefit from the Digital Age.

Kevin Hinton