Apple's Siri is the smartest voice since Hal from 2001 -- a Space Odyssey. I may be lost in translation, but I have seen folks treat Siri as though it's their best new friend... asking a lot of dumb questions. Eventually, Siri has enough sense to say "Move on."
Geez, are we so immersed in digital communication that we fail to have a conversation in person or connect with someone? The one thing I've learned that is very important is to get up and away from my desk and go actually talk to someone. Go to association programs and learn something or to networking events and meet someone. That person could become a new (real, not Facebook) friend, the key to your next career move, or your next chance to pitch your product or service.
In fact, have you noticed at meetings that it's rare to see people having conversations before the meeting starts or during breaks? It seems like almost everyone is staring at their screens or typing on their smartphones, iPads, or laptops. Occasionally, one of them might glance at you and give you a cursory greeting, but odds are, many "digit-o-philes" won't even look up: a lost opportunity to network, learn, or bond.
I also have to laugh when I see folks making speeches: Most folks are not watching the presenter because many are typing notes, reading another Website (rude), or tweeting what you said. Is it that important to tweet right then? Can't it wait until the program is over?
Nothing I ever said in a speech couldn't wait. One of these days I want to see a speaker start taking their clothes off and see if they can get everyone's attention. I bet most won't even notice.
Again, push the PDA and computer away, get up, and go and get engaged with people. Meet, collaborate, share, and get inspired.
Just yesterday I was at a Stand Up comedian show. The comedian was joking that in the last couple of years his job has gotten a lot more difficult.
1. His jokes are all over the internet from people recording them using their phones and posting them online. Or tweeting the jokes, etc.
2. People are more distracted with their phones (from point 1) and hence, pay less attention, less energy, less satisfaction, fewer people go based on that, etc.
I completely agree that we do not network like we used to do. Though technology has made us live closer to our friends and relatives but it has made our circle limited in some sense.
Absolutely since Siri is limited geographically it is not the best solution to have. If they are to market using Siri they should make Siri compatible with all Geographical locations. Siri was the main factor which categorized iPhone 4 to 4s but whats the purpose if Siri has limited geographical locations ?
I completely agree. Many people lost in their devices during midst of the meetings and seminars. But this is only going to be more addiction in the future.
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