Posts tagged ‘Text Messages’

Show Me the Proof!

On more than one occasion you have heard me express my skepticism on the beneficial effects of technology on our culture. Proponents obviously claim it has a positive effect, and proudly point at the capacity, speed, and sizzle embedded in such things as computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices, but I’m still not convinced. For example:

* We can communicate with anyone on the planet at any time from just about anywhere (and too often we do), yet we haven’t got anything useful to say or say it at the wrong time and place. Further, our command of the English language is slipping, newspapers and magazines are failing, and book publishing is sharply diminishing, thereby indicating a decline in reading.

* We can now write beautiful documents, but our grammar and spelling seems to be degenerating. People may know how to send text messages, but have difficulty composing an effective business letter.

* Our automobiles now offer abundant luxuries through electronics, but the cost to repair and maintain them has skyrocketed.

* We can now purchase items and make travel reservations on-line, thereby displacing this function from trained ... Read More >>

Dragon Dictation Can Be Fun For Everyone

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Dragon Dictation is an easy to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition works allowing you to talk easily and instantly see the text messages or email fact, s until May 5 times faster than typing on the keyboard With Dragon Dictation can also update your Facebook status, post notes and reminders for you, or Tweet the world for the use of voice. So when you’re on the road, stop writing and start talking about short messages to emails any longer.

You can also send their dictated words directly to your e-mail text, if you’re tired of fumbling with the keyboard on the screen. Also, talking aloud your tweets in a public space that could ... Read More >>

Why Not Start Enjoying Conversations Again?

Technology has made communication easier; there is little doubt about that. From text messages to e-mail, keeping in contact with friends and family is no longer a difficult task to perform. Even though these technologies have helped us keep in touch with our loved ones, have they disconnected us from the art of conversation?

It’s easy in a world of e-mails and text messages to forget what it’s like to have a conversation taking place between two people either face-to-face or over the phone. Indeed, while smiley faces may help demonstrate emotions, there’s no substitute for what can be said over a real conversation.

Unfortunately however, conversation isn’t something that always flows naturally for most of us. The thought of having a long, meaningful conversation with someone can instantly seem daunting and it’s often easier to just send a quick e-mail. After a while, this can quickly develop into a habit, and before long we tend to perform a large proportion of our communication this way.

Of course, we are all aware of those moments when you never know what to say to someone. For some, these moments are the deciding point in ... Read More >>