Interesting Viewpoint
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Age Determines Technology's Value
By Eric Chabrow
Not only do younger generations perceive technology differently from their elders, but they use it differently, too.
Look at a PC and what do you see? Many baby boomers and older members of Generation X are conscious of the technology and infrastructure that make PCs work; then they see content. Generation Y and the Millennials see just content.
I wonder if Eric has any kids of the Gen Y/Millennials type? I asked my kids what they saw when they looked at the PC? In truth, both of them were baffled by the question. Neither said "I see content" or much that when generalized could be fairly described as content.
I say much because depending upon how you're predisposed to see it, you might say some of their answers were all about content. For instance, "a way to play games with my friends", or a place to find good videos (YouTube reference) could both be considered content. But, they could also be relationship. A good YouTube video is almost instantly shared. And games -- well that should be obvious.
Given that my kids are engaged with other kids about ninety percent of their online time, my immediately available evidence suggests that content is not the point at all. Although I can imagine why a baby boomer or a Gen Xer would see it that way.