"Too much Information"?

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We all know that we now live in an "Information Society". IMO we live in the "To Much Information Society". We each have a finite number of tick-tocks, a finite number of heartbeats and increasingly I resent having to spend those dwindling tick-tocks on learning how to program the latest version of cell phone, learning the newest bag of useless factoids, etc, etc, etc. I hope things slow down a few RPM before we are thrown into info-limbo by the centrifugal force of an Info Society spinning out of control.

-- Lars (larsguy@yahoo.com), July 05, 2001

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You reactionary old gas bag.

-- (LeonTrotsky@old.is_new), July 05, 2001.

I heartily agree. The solution to this problem is always within our grasp. It is always possible to further simplify our lives - and for me it is always the preferred option.

One good place to start is to kill your television. But I knew I had really done something worthwhile when I managed to simplify my work life and still pay all the bills. That one took a five-year plan to accomplish. Family life just doesn't seem to simplify - in the sense that the simpler you make it, the less rich and satisfying it seems to become. I decided the complexity there was worth it.

Of all the regulars posting here, Capnfun seems to have it figured out - but I could be wrong about that. Capn?

-- Little Nipper (canis@minor.net), July 05, 2001.


I don't understand your complaint, Lars. Then again, I don't have a cell phone. I discontinued call notes and missed it for about a week. I haven't even hooked up an answering machine [and I've heard those things are cheap now.] If it's important, they'll call back.

Who said you had to learn the newest bag of useless factoids, etc.? Do you simply feel uncomfortable saying, "I didn't know about that?"

-- Anita (Anita_S3@hotmail.com), July 05, 2001.


LN,

IMO simplicity serves me best, I don't know if I have it figgered out but ain't that half the fun?, the challenge of mastering our time and productivity.

Keeping unnessasary stress at arms length, keeping the flow of unwanted bullshit flying right over my head and not letting others lease space in my brain with their garbage.

IMO, all the information that is at our disposal can be used to reduce stress and save us time and energy.We do have a choice when it comes to turning off the noise and reflecting on what info we have allready soaked up.

A few cold brews in the tropics works wonders too : )

-- capnfun (capnfun1@excite.com), July 05, 2001.


LN,

BTW, thanks fer the compliment.

-- capnfun (capnfun1@excite.com), July 05, 2001.



After having met the Good Capn, (IMO) L.N. is absolutely right. Capn, you DO seem to have it figured out. I've never met a more stress-free, easy-going, loves-life kind of person.

I agree that a few cold ones in the tropics helps, too :-)

-- (PatriciaS@lasvegas.com), July 05, 2001.


If any of your decide to simplify your lives to an extreme degree, I got a handpump out back for you to play with until good sense returns.

-- helen wants A/C, a dishwasher, an ice maker, a car that runs all the time and ... (phooey@simple.life), July 05, 2001.

Lars, I agree with you.I seem to be chasing my tail half the time "communicating" phone fax,e-mail with little time to actually do some work.My working day now extends to the evening answering e- mails.I don't think profits have actually increased as a result of all this but customers now expect instant responses.We have a mobile phone but only use it to dial out if the car breaks down etc.I've stopped watching the news.Just can't hack more information coming in.

Its all very well going global but the world never sleeps !

-- Chris (Ireland@stressed.com), July 05, 2001.


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