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Millennial Living
Millennials and Technology
The 4th Industrial Revolution has built a bridge between the dreams of
our predecessors of the 60s, like Walt Disney and others of the scifi-
generation, a dream to virtual reality. Cartoon images that were once
considered pure fantasy and escapism from the humdrum of the reality of
life are now here, accessible and at our fingertips to be commandeered by
the swipe of a mobile smart phone/tablet/ipad/ the click of a mouse or the
depressing of a remote pad. Oh how marvellous eh? Well, admittedly these
innovations are convenient, amazing and helpful and increase efficiency,
reduce risks to health and safety and optimise many areas of operation
but I do pause to ponder where are we rushing to in such a hurry? Are we
considering what we are losing along the way? Conversation, friendships,
family life, community spirit, 2/5 of the elderly in the UK say that television
is their