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I love how you summarize the dilemma of a digital native. May I add some juicy polarization by referencing the quote "I don't know how to live, but I got a lot

I love how you summarize the dilemma of a digital native. May I add some juicy polarization by referencing the quote "I don't know how to live, but I got a lot of toys" from the song 21st Century Digital Boy? Your article gives great reason to rethink. How to use the time we have been given in a meaningful way, to be labelled as a sentient being rather than a robot. It is definitely a daily test to one's choice: Rather to be a creator than consumer. Creating things is usually a sequential process, without a secret passage, lots of effort, making own (in-)abilities public and taking real risks - consumption can be found the exact opposite. So it's a path that needs decent courage. In the end it makes life brighter - and as you point out: it doesn't matter if you write about thoughts, read a book in length or build a trustful relationship with a person you love. It will be a lasting and enriching experience.

iamsanteri 6y ago
Yes! To your comment, if you could commit yourself to balancing and trying to produce an equivalent of just 1/10th of all the stuff you consume, I think you would end up being a major and great creator. And just like you said, although creating and publishing takes a decent amount of courage, it is very rewarding, especially when the main purpose to do it comes for the sake of your own observation, learning and joy.
- eingineer43 6y ago
  Which ”funny book” are you reading?
  - iamsanteri 6y ago
    The book was ”Crossing the Chasm” by Geoffrey Moore. Actually, even just by searching online you can find this small chapter from the book where he tells his ”high tech parable”, illustrating an (unfortunately) common story of a fast growing start-up that struggles to expand beyond its early adopter market into the critically important majority. I think you might consider it pretty funny too, although my humor might be dry here.... Even if it’s a bit early to tell, the book seems like a nice read!
UnpossibleJim 6y ago
I've been reading technical books for so long, hunting for information and with my shortened attention span, I now have difficulty reading for the sheer pleasure of it. I tried reading fiction not too long ago and found it laborious. It was the most disappointing feeling in the world to me.
- defterGoose 6y ago
  This is interesting, and I kind of know what you're getting at. I've never been a super avid reader, but ive always enjoyed fiction and most sci-fi type stuff. As i get older i find myself gravitating towards more non-fiction. I recently read "Shadow Divers" which is the true story of some divers who discover an unknown U-Boat off the coast of New Jersey and spend years and several divers' lives in the pursuit of an identification. It was completely riveting which id rarely if ever experienced in a piece of non-fiction; felt like i remember the Harry Potter books feeling when i was a teenager. So maybe try expanding the scope of your search a little.
- rrrrrrrrrrrryan 6y ago
  It's definitely is a muscle that can atrophy, and can be rebuilt. It takes about 3 weeks of reading most days for me to re-learn how to do it. Even after that period, it still takes me 10 - 15 minutes to properly slip back into a novel, which feels like an eternity when we're so used to instant gratification, but it's not so long if your average reading session is the length of an average film.

iamsanteri 6y ago

Yes! To your comment, if you could commit yourself to balancing and trying to produce an equivalent of just 1/10th of all the stuff you consume, I think you would end up being a major and great creator. And just like you said, although creating and publishing takes a decent amount of courage, it is very rewarding, especially when the main purpose to do it comes for the sake of your own observation, learning and joy.

eingineer43 6y ago
Which ”funny book” are you reading?
- iamsanteri 6y ago
  The book was ”Crossing the Chasm” by Geoffrey Moore. Actually, even just by searching online you can find this small chapter from the book where he tells his ”high tech parable”, illustrating an (unfortunately) common story of a fast growing start-up that struggles to expand beyond its early adopter market into the critically important majority. I think you might consider it pretty funny too, although my humor might be dry here.... Even if it’s a bit early to tell, the book seems like a nice read!

UnpossibleJim 6y ago

I've been reading technical books for so long, hunting for information and with my shortened attention span, I now have difficulty reading for the sheer pleasure of it. I tried reading fiction not too long ago and found it laborious. It was the most disappointing feeling in the world to me.

defterGoose 6y ago
This is interesting, and I kind of know what you're getting at. I've never been a super avid reader, but ive always enjoyed fiction and most sci-fi type stuff. As i get older i find myself gravitating towards more non-fiction. I recently read "Shadow Divers" which is the true story of some divers who discover an unknown U-Boat off the coast of New Jersey and spend years and several divers' lives in the pursuit of an identification. It was completely riveting which id rarely if ever experienced in a piece of non-fiction; felt like i remember the Harry Potter books feeling when i was a teenager. So maybe try expanding the scope of your search a little.
rrrrrrrrrrrryan 6y ago
It's definitely is a muscle that can atrophy, and can be rebuilt. It takes about 3 weeks of reading most days for me to re-learn how to do it. Even after that period, it still takes me 10 - 15 minutes to properly slip back into a novel, which feels like an eternity when we're so used to instant gratification, but it's not so long if your average reading session is the length of an average film.