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When Will Humans Become Human Again?
It’s Time to Go Beyond Mere Survival and Use Technology to Be Creative for Future Generations.
My generation is extremely lucky. The list of genuinely “new” creations is a long one.
One example.
When I was in high school, all I needed to write a report was a library card, a typewriter, and a correction ribbon. Now, it’s impossible to imagine a world in which typewriters dominated.
But then the first-generation home computers emerged. For me, it was the Commodore 64 — often referred to as the Ford Model T of home computers. I’ll never forget my first encounter with a computer for the masses. It was the summer of 1984. My school friend let me use his C64 during his family’s vacation to Europe. So, while he was exploring new cities and places, I took my first steps into the unexplored territory of computers.
Even though it didn’t have any direct value at that time (computer skills weren’t necessary to finish school), it was a mesmerizing experience. Lots of excitement. Not a lot of sleep. I caught a glimpse into the future — the key to an open world without “online” directions or guidance. I had to figure things out myself. Reading magazines. Finding other C64 owners and asking questions. Experimenting. And creating some…
