Mobile Ministry Magazine: Addressing the Need Versus the Want

Seeing mobile technology through the lens of Scripture

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Addressing the Need Versus the Want

Many times we find that the discussion of those things tech and web flow towards the latest and greatest and those who don't have are usually left wondering if technology will ever be good enough for them on a slower modem connection, or with a phone that simply does voice and text.

The issue of the last mile (in digital terms) wss brought up in an article at Adaptive Path. And while I am right there with that author in wondering what do we gain by leaving those who cannot catch up to the pace of a few, I am encouraged in that there is something being done about it.

MMM is one side of things, bringing awareness to the purpose of (mobile) tech to change and enhance community. But another more hand on effort is being done by the folks at Geekcorps. One recent article of their's talked about how they are using available and low cost tech to improve the quality of life in Mali.

Sure, this is not the only example, but when trying to consider if tech is really effective, we have to look at those who would most benefit and from there equip, teach, and encourage tech usage that speaks well towards the Great Commission and lest towards a debt condition.
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