Culturally, personally, technologically... are things better or worse than they used to be?

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answer:I welcome new technology for the most part. I definitely don’t like the effect it has on some other people (who hasn’t yet realised that texting while driving kills people?!?!) but I like a new toy as much as the next person. I couldn’t care less about cell phones. I have one to keep in touch with my husband and for business purposes. That’s about it. I will completely admit to my internet addiction, but I still read books, and I never believe a blog without further research. I have to laugh at people who are so connected to their GPS systems they don’t know how to get out of their own driveways without it on. I refuse to buy one. I’d rather get lost – at least then I learn how to navigate the roads for future reference. I like to keep one finger on non-technological activity. I always have some new project going. I sew some of my own clothes, make costumes, I cook a lot. Most recently, I’m learning how to make my own resin pendants and jewelry: forming models out of clay, making molds from the models out of latex, then casting the resin. It’s a great way to keep my hands busy while watching old Star Trek reruns. ^_^

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