just got done using the the speaker phone option on our new phone system at work. its amazing how great these things sound! who knew that we would be living in the day and age where technology was so advanced that i can talk to someone on the phone through a tiny microphone and hear them back on a $2 speaker and feel like they are sitting right in front of me. sure beats the old rotary phone days i grew up on with the big stick on shoulder cushion for "hands free" chatting!
you know one of the other things i love about this type of technology is i can do my own thing and control my interruptions and how often i have to interact face to face with people. caller ID, texting and twitter have all played into this new world for me. as an introvert (ISTP) this is not necessarily a great thing! i too often catch myself wanting to interact with my technology more than with the people that need/deserve my attention.
Donald Miller is an author i follow and he posted this on his blog. give it a read - it was convicting on many different levels. i can remember being amazed when my son knew the difference between a cell phone and an iPhone (and yes there is a HUGE difference). i wonder if he'll think it is nearly as cool in ten years - i hope so, but i'd rather he know how cool i think HE is.
