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What Mobile Tech Cannot Address
It is finally snowing here in the DC Metro and I am taking a minute or two to just sit on something that I talked about with someone the other day.

While it is that mobile technology, just as any technology, has its use and place. There are just some things that we cannot expect moblie tech to do, and in fact trying to fit mobile tech into that place, is a misuse.

One of those things that mobile tech can do is make communication more efficient, however, it cannot replace face to face talking. We can use video talking, avatars on IM, instant messaging, and other technologies to emulate that experience, but we have to also have those times when we get face to face. This is the one thing about having a team that is so spread out that makes it hard.

Another thing that mobile tech can do well is keep us knowledgable about personal and world events. Being connected to news, Bible versions, and all other resources is a great thing. But moreso than the assimilation of knowledge of what is going on, or how something goes on; we have to also make a note about telling someone else about how it benefits them. Having accessilbity to get information is a window for you, but a door for someone else.

So, today, whether the weather is good or not. Do make sure that you are looking to be balanced with your mobile tech usage. Sure, not everything can be done by you, but for what is not possible, that is what we have hands and feet to get closer to one another for.
~ sent from Treo via Mo:Blog