I am a "Blogger"....

I have to admit I am not what you would consider a very "technological person", I don't even own an iPod. But what this assignement has shown me is that i can be one. Technology is not just for those geeks that talk in their own technological language, it is also for the ordinary person. Technology can be incorporated into our lives not to confuse or control us, like some us thought, but rather to aid us and enhance our lives.

As I discussed in my earlier posts iPods are crossing the different spheres that make up our lives. We take our iPods from our private sphere, at home, to our public sphere, catching the tram. To many people, myself included, I saw this constant presence of technology as something to avoid. I viewed technology as a phenomenon that was introduced to control us and turn us into vegetables. All this time I chose to ignore technology rather than embrace it.

Through this blogging assignment I feel I have to some extent come to terms with the devoplements of new technology. I may not be one of those people who would rather communicate online, or sit on Mxit all day but I have become open to the infinite possibilities new technology provides. I do believe that a balance needs to be found for each individual, where they can use technology and all its advantages to aid them and enhance their lives but at the same time not let this technology control them. In this case iPods have opened many new doors but I think we need to be careful in becoming too dependent on them in that we feel "naked" if we don't have our iPod in our pocket and the earphones in our ears.

Everyone will approach technology in a different way and who are we to say what is right or wrong. The important thing is that we use technology to enhance our lives and improve our quality of life. I may not be the most technological person but I'm learning how I want to use technology to enhance my life and i can now officially call myself a BLOGGER!!!!!