High tech tools are far more efficient, and allow us to get more done, but low tech tools often give us a more physical sense of connection to the task at hand.
For what do you prefer a low tech option?
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High tech tools are far more efficient, and allow us to get more done, but low tech tools often give us a more physical sense of connection to the task at hand.
For what do you prefer a low tech option?
Comments are closed.
While not physical in nature – I find a large variety of conversations – specifically those of a more personal or serious nature – to be more effective when done in person as opposed to over the phone, text messages, email, etc.
I like to write actual letters, with a stamp and everything. I might not have much to say, so I often use a note card with a fitting picture. I still try to send out cards at the turning of the year, or birthday cards to the people I love. And most Fridays I mail an actual letter to my Member of Parliament, to remind Ottawa that I care, and how….
Gosh, I have a lot of them. I do a lot of writing. I will think I’ve got a piece well-edited on the computer screen. But when I print it out, I always come up with more improvements. I took Oprah’s pledge and don’t speak on the phone while driving, not even hands-free. I’ve seen the experiments showing that hands-free does not significantly improve the distraction factor. I use a printed map for similar reasons. If I have to pull over to consult it, I consider that a good thing for safety. And I don’t (yet) use a smart phone or tablet because it’s not good ergonomics for my neck. I guess I’m showing my age 🙂
How nice to have your response again as well as others responding to this question! I wish that it happened more often. Having comments from more people makes it much more interesting to me.
Being a blogger myself, I certainly understand. I always take time to think about your daily inspirations, and will try to comment more often.
I’ve found that writing essays or songs works best in a room with no electronics, on a yellow pad with a pencil. There seems to be a more direct connection from my thoughts, or the something mysterious behind my thoughts, to the paper. I also play early music on period instruments without amplification, working with the acoustics of the room as it would have been heard centuries ago.
I’m sure what you produce turns out much better that way.
I keep my schedule in a datebook, and each Sunday transcribe that week onto a dry erase board on my fridge. I prefer flipping pages and glancing at a board to turning on a device, clicking an app, scrolling, etc. Every year, I buy a compact book that fits well in my purse, and I carry it everywhere.
Well, it’s interesting that the following activity came into my mind! There are now peeled carrots in large and small quantities in packages. As an alternative I buy the ones with outer skins on and really enjoy stripping off the skin using an ergonomic peeler and having a fresh shiny carrot to cut up into chunks or strips for eating raw or adding to a cooking pot.