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]]> By: Todd Richardson http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13380 Todd Richardson Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13380 From a business/practical perspective the devices are fantastic. The ability to stay connected to your work and connected to people when you are away is extremely valuable. Someone can hit me immediately by email on my blackberry and not tie me up for a 30 minute phone conversation and I can respond when I have time. On the other hand, the key word there is when you are "away". I have seen those devices to be a horrible distraction and even a hindrance to productivity in our meetings and general work. You look around the meeting room and 3 of the 5 people are chipmunking! (two hands on the device and both thumbs clicking away.) Not to mention the things buzzing and beeping constantly. Then there is music (ipod). As Mark pointed out, that makes that 45 minutes on the bike blow by. America is the most out of shape country in the world. If it keeps us active I am all for it. Besides, ipods are just cool, who doesn’t want to have their whole music collection right there. Finally, portable gaming devices. They have one good use, occupy the kids when they have to do adult activities for long periods. That is in short spurts of course. That goes back to the out of shape thing. Kids need to outside like they use to or reading, not staring at a screen. As many here have said, we are over stimulated already. When don’t have to be, we need to rest and recover to be ready for stimulating again. Otherwise people put down the gadgets and back away slowly.... From a business/practical perspective the devices are fantastic. The ability to stay connected to your work and connected to people when you are away is extremely valuable. Someone can hit me immediately by email on my blackberry and not tie me up for a 30 minute phone conversation and I can respond when I have time. On the other hand, the key word there is when you are “away”. I have seen those devices to be a horrible distraction and even a hindrance to productivity in our meetings and general work. You look around the meeting room and 3 of the 5 people are chipmunking! (two hands on the device and both thumbs clicking away.) Not to mention the things buzzing and beeping constantly. Then there is music (ipod). As Mark pointed out, that makes that 45 minutes on the bike blow by. America is the most out of shape country in the world. If it keeps us active I am all for it. Besides, ipods are just cool, who doesn’t want to have their whole music collection right there. Finally, portable gaming devices. They have one good use, occupy the kids when they have to do adult activities for long periods. That is in short spurts of course. That goes back to the out of shape thing. Kids need to outside like they use to or reading, not staring at a screen. As many here have said, we are over stimulated already. When don’t have to be, we need to rest and recover to be ready for stimulating again. Otherwise people put down the gadgets and back away slowly….

]]> By: Darryl Williams http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13381 Darryl Williams Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13381 I love these comments. Though I'm conflicted on both accounts. For starters, I work in a dead-end job where I usually just surf the internet to keep myself occupied. Without the Internet, I would be BORED out of my mind. However, I think that to always be distracted by something will limit one's ability to think and create. If you're always being bombarded by sound, video, anything, your ability to think and reflect is greatly diminished. I personally own a cell phone; however, I don't play games on it. I do own an MP3 player, an iRiver; however there are no videos on it. I do own a laptop; but it doesn't own me. You can own all of these "distraction" products, and use them for good use. Like many other people have stated, it is up to parents to ensure that their kids aren't given everything they want. I never had a portable DVD player in the car. I had to create games with my siblings. And if got out of hand, I got punished - not rewarded by having my parents put on a DVD. Damn spoiled kids... I love these comments. Though I’m conflicted on both accounts. For starters, I work in a dead-end job where I usually just surf the internet to keep myself occupied. Without the Internet, I would be BORED out of my mind.

However, I think that to always be distracted by something will limit one’s ability to think and create. If you’re always being bombarded by sound, video, anything, your ability to think and reflect is greatly diminished.

I personally own a cell phone; however, I don’t play games on it. I do own an MP3 player, an iRiver; however there are no videos on it. I do own a laptop; but it doesn’t own me.

You can own all of these “distraction” products, and use them for good use. Like many other people have stated, it is up to parents to ensure that their kids aren’t given everything they want.

I never had a portable DVD player in the car. I had to create games with my siblings. And if got out of hand, I got punished – not rewarded by having my parents put on a DVD.

Damn spoiled kids…

]]> By: HD Goddess http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13382 HD Goddess Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13382 It's all about not having to feel anything, it used to be only the TV [and those little green pills] that filled that role...but now our 'tools' are more varied. 'Numb out reality' should probably replace 'In God We Trust' on our currency...that's more what we use it for. It’s all about not having to feel anything, it used to be only the TV [and those little green pills] that filled that role…but now our ‘tools’ are more varied. ‘Numb out reality’ should probably replace ‘In God We Trust’ on our currency…that’s more what we use it for.

]]> By: StockMaverick http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13383 StockMaverick Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13383 Note to HD Goddess.... I completely understand what you're saying....Those [little green pills] really do 'Numb out reality'. Why just last night I popped two Nyquil gelcaps....I now understand why the directions suggest not operating heavy machinery. The good news is, I didn't 'feel anything'.... You know, I used to dream about meeting the HD Goddess. Some people complain about the quality of HD, while a few still gripe about the cost. Not me, I find HD to be an inexpensive, satisfying treat! When watching sports on the tele, I prefer HD and a cold beer....That combination always hits the spot! To be frank, I've always preferred the Ballpark variety. What about you? ....I am speaking with the HD....errr....Hotdog Goddess....Correct? ;) Note to HD Goddess….

I completely understand what you’re saying….Those [little green pills] really do ‘Numb out reality’. Why just last night I popped two Nyquil gelcaps….I now understand why the directions suggest not operating heavy machinery. The good news is, I didn’t ‘feel anything’….

You know, I used to dream about meeting the HD Goddess. Some people complain about the quality of HD, while a few still gripe about the cost. Not me, I find HD to be an inexpensive, satisfying treat! When watching sports on the tele, I prefer HD and a cold beer….That combination always hits the spot! To be frank, I’ve always preferred the Ballpark variety. What about you?

….I am speaking with the HD….errr….Hotdog Goddess….Correct? ;)

]]> By: JR Ewing http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13384 JR Ewing Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13384 Get a nice vicodin addiction and you'll never be bored as every moment is a happy one. Get a nice vicodin addiction and you’ll never be bored as every moment is a happy one.

]]> By: Amy http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13385 Amy Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13385 I sense that now that i've entered the MP3 player world that going to the gym will be less of a chore because my music source is smaller and it holds more music, plus I can set it up to have specific songs for the gym and not have to skip past the slow songs on the cd. I sense that now that i’ve entered the MP3 player world that going to the gym will be less of a chore because my music source is smaller and it holds more music, plus I can set it up to have specific songs for the gym and not have to skip past the slow songs on the cd.

]]> By: Clint http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13386 Clint Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13386 Good post, Mark. I like how you didn't judge whether this was a good or bad thing. I spent a semester in in the bush in Burkina Faso, Africa and I was amazed by how badly I needed distractions. It wasn't enough to just sit and talk with people, but I wanted to watch TV and be entertained. Perhaps its not boredom we are combating, but having to take stock of our lives and see if they are meaningful. I don't know about anyone else, but I think on my deathbed I'm going to say, "I wish I would have listened to my iPod more." Good post, Mark. I like how you didn’t judge whether this was a good or bad thing.
I spent a semester in in the bush in Burkina Faso, Africa and I was amazed by how badly I needed distractions. It wasn’t enough to just sit and talk with people, but I wanted to watch TV and be entertained. Perhaps its not boredom we are combating, but having to take stock of our lives and see if they are meaningful. I don’t know about anyone else, but I think on my deathbed I’m going to say, “I wish I would have listened to my iPod more.”

]]> By: Ron D http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13387 Ron D Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13387 Marks taking his free SURVEY to see if he should get in the portable personal device biz or just invest or partner with someone already in it. I would too if I had HDTV. Boredom is somewhat a catalyst,but the real driver of these portable personal devices is to be able to escape the office,HOME,etc. and still be respondsible and have some freedom from being tied down.. YOU can tell the billionaires , didn't you see MARK walking around the CES convention in vegas last week,with a signifant or unsignificant other wearing two belts to carry all of Marks portable personal devices. lol ... Marks taking his free SURVEY to see if he should get in the portable personal device biz or just invest or partner with someone already in it. I would too if I had HDTV.

Boredom is somewhat a catalyst,but the real driver of these portable personal devices is to be able to escape the office,HOME,etc. and still be respondsible and have some freedom from being tied down.. YOU can tell the billionaires , didn’t you see MARK walking around the CES convention in vegas last week,with a signifant or unsignificant other wearing two belts to carry all of Marks portable personal devices. lol …

]]> By: Mark http://blogmaverick.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13388 Mark Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:04:22 +0000 http://blogmaverick.wordpress.com/2006/01/06/the-end-of-boredom/#comment-13388 FUTURE MINDS When left to their own "devices" Our children of the future will need A sprinkling of time, just like spices To remember classic authors and read. Every generation does a service To the ones before it and hence When they learn what made forebears nervous And write works about common sense. Teach your children to make valuable time To waste not the words left behind By authors whose riches were present dime But their words priceless to mankind. M.N./2006 (An original work for "BlogMaverick Comments") FUTURE MINDS

When left to their own “devices”
Our children of the future will need
A sprinkling of time, just like spices
To remember classic authors and read.

Every generation does a service
To the ones before it and hence
When they learn what made forebears nervous
And write works about common sense.

Teach your children to make valuable time
To waste not the words left behind
By authors whose riches were present dime
But their words priceless to mankind.

M.N./2006
(An original work for “BlogMaverick Comments”)

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