The computer mouse: a marvel of contemporary technology and one of the most powerful weapons at our disposal.
By Magdalena I. García
Technology is everywhere: at home, in the classroom, at work.... And we love technology, because generally it makes everything easier, faster, lighter, prettier, safer, cheaper (eventually, that is). For example, we’ve come a long way in communication technologies, but has that really contributed to better relationships?
Take email, for example. Most of us use it. And we love the way it provides quick access to people. But have you noticed how difficult it is to communicate via email? In fact, it’s quite scary for at least two reasons: it’s too easy for the sender to put in writing things that would probably not be said face to face (especially when one is upset), and it’s very tempting for the receiver to read into the message things that are not necessarily there (and that could be confirmed or dismissed with the assistance of non-verbal communication elements like voice intonation, facial expression, and bodily posture).
It should not surprise us then that once in a while relationships get into a knot thanks to email messages. With email, one is never quite sure of what is being said or heard. But is one ever absolutely sure of what is being said or heard? This is why I love this piece of advice recently shared by my friend J., who is both a computer geek and a relationship guru: “Words are necessary but often are so limited. Ancient technologies such as patience, forbearance, forgiveness and even silence are filled with such wisdom....”
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