Many writers are writing about disruption, a moment in the future when technology such as Artificial Intelligence will change life as we know it. This is an interesting concept because people experience revelations everyday that changes their lives just that little bit. I was talking to my friend the other day who recently sold his mechanic shop and semi retired. He had been working in that mechanic shop for a good portion of his life, 6 days a week going to the same place, on his day off he would just want to relax. When I spoke to him he was so excited because for the first time he had time to go on a short day trip and saw things that were so close to home yet he had never experienced them before.
Facebook has been around for sometime but when my mother discovered it, it allowed her to keep in touch with family and friends everyday in every country. When she got her first Apple iPhone she could Face time her granddaughter in Taipei at any time, see and talk to one another. A day before she was using International phone cards to call overseas.
Generally, we are creatures of habit, we don't like change and we don't like to move outside our bubble. Technology is now letting people of any age the ability to keep learning new things everyday that changes their lives. Science and Technology has helped the human race live longer and with a little coaching helping to make life easier, in particular keeping people in touch with others. We will soon be able to see and speak to one another through 3D virtual reality holograms. Friends and family will be able to interact with each others holograms in the same room even though they could be anywhere on the planet.
Imagine a child hearing for the first time after receiving a Cochlear implant. This is a single moment in time that will change that child's life forever due to technology. It's not just big changes, it could be learning to make pancakes for the first time. It's such a simple recipe but if you don't know it you can't make it. If you love pancakes then learning to make them yourself is a life changing experience for you, because then you have them anytime you want
Getting back to disruption, the word itself can mean, ' To cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something),' or 'To throw into confusion or disorder.' It's all a matter of perception. I personally don't like using the word 'disruption,' as it has a negative connotation. Change however can be positive, a new beginning, a new experience, a new way of living.
Taking yourself out of your comfort zone. Trying something new and enjoying the journey is part of the change that helps you to grow as a person. If it doesn't work out then you have learnt something and will be aware of what not to do next time. Like riding a bicycle, just keep getting back on until you have it. You generally need someone to show you how to ride that bike so don't be afraid to ask for help or accept help. Don't be afraid to learn something new, accept CHANGE and don't stop learning.
My pancake recipe:
1 cup of sifted self raising flour
1 heaped dessert spoon of sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cup of milk with 1 tsp of vanilla essence
gently mix with a whisk until combined.
In a medium hot frypan add a dob of butter and when melted
Spoon the batter in to the size you choose.
When the top of the batter bubbles turn it over.
Check to see if it is brown on each side and take off the pan.
Add what ever you like on top and eat.
