Horrors of Technology

With all the wonderful things that technology have created, it is just as important to take a step back and see the horrible paths it can take. Software development and communication services are going in the right direction generally but there are some potential paths that it might take that are not to our advantage. Every advancement that we have is about relinquishing responsibility in exchange for convenience. For example, if all the cars on the road were driverless, it would actually make traffic a lot slower. Also, there has been a trend of robots taking care of some of the work in hospitals. In such an environment, it might not be a good idea to have robots doing some of the work because there is the emotional element that is missing which is absolutely crucial. Next, what will happen when robots know us better than we now ourselves? The question of humanity is something that we will have to deal with. As the line between humans and machines is getting more and more blurred from both sides, we will need to tread lightly in this area. AI is not something to be taken with a grain of salt. It is very real.

Never Too Busy For Healthy Habits

Summer has officially started everywhere and it is time to get back in shape because you can't just cover up with sweaters anymore. All it really takes is a couple minutes a day to improve your health and actually get in shape. The first thing that you should do is set short term and long term goals. As the saying goes, you cannot hit a target that you cannot see. Once you have your goals in order, you could find support from people that have the same goals. It will help you achieve your goals faster and motivate you some. A great thing about moving is that you do not have to set aside time for it. You can combine it with your lunch break or if you are running errands, make sure to park at the end of the parking lot to get more of a walk in. Mobile applications and the activity trackers will help significantly and show you where you stand. While you are moving more, make sure to stay hydrated with water and water only. It will actually help you keep the weight off. Do you have any more tips on staying healthy with a busy life?

Live Life With Meaning

You may have wondered or spent more than a few seconds thinking about the meaning of life. What if that is the wrong question to be asking? One of my favorite authors says that there is not meaning in life but rather meaning in living. I feel that that idea put things into a better perspective. It also means that we are in control of the meaning. So how do you live life with meaning? First of all, be grateful -- for every breath we take, every song we sing, every person we love, every day we discover. Another interesting thing is that you will discover more when your nose is not constantly in a mobile application or communication service. Just being grateful helps us to notice and appreciate all the blessings and opportunities around us. Meaning must also be sought and earned and made one's own. All of which requires courage. There are two universes to explore -- one inside yourself and one outside. You can travel as far as you would like in both because as far as we are concerned, both are infinite. One last thought on the matter that I learned from my four legged friend: live like someone left the gate open.