http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/toys.html
As technology advances, it usually is do to children’s toys. Toys often lead the charge, bringing to the populace in an affordable package early. “The Toys and History of Toys From the Last 80 Years”, (2007). This in turn leads to people wanting a better more advanced product.
Schiesel, S., Zaun, T. (2004) Finding Glamour in the Gadget
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=technology&res=9F05E0DA143BF936A25757C0A9629C8B63
When has technology gone too far? When the come out with a line of electronics that are “Meant to elevate electronics from the status of mere tool to coveted luxury good”, (Schiesel, Zaun, 2004). I can understand that when something new on the market has a big price tag on it. But $15,000 for a stereo system, $3,900 for a digital camera. Do these come with a gold leafed instruction manual or a real person to explain how it works?
Zeven, P. December, 18, 2006 Do People Need the Gizmos Were Selling
http://news.com.com/Do+people+need+the+gizmos+were+selling/2010-1041_3-6144335.html
“Only 13 percent of Americans believe technology products in use today are too easy”, (Zeven, 2006). Personally, I’m in the 87 percent who believe they may be difficult. Granted I have learned to use the new technology but others may not want to advance. Some are just slow; my dad didn’t get a VCR till about 1994. And then it really wasn’t a VCR, it was a VCP (video cassette player). It was embarrassing.
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