Spring has sprung, days are longer and warmer. Time to get the word out to break wintering camps, follow the migrating herds and head out. Now to send out the messengers/runners with the instructions.
Hmmm??? Now to decide whether to send verbal or written
instructions. I hate writing since chipping out the message on stone or
imprinting on wet clay takes time, but the runners may forget key pieces of information
if it is verbal, what a conundrum. Plus, the weight of the tablet slows them
down. Hope in the future, humans develop a better way.
In the 21st century, humans now have a better
way. Thanks to Al Gore inventing the internet 😉 and the use of word processing applications,
getting the word out is so much easier. No need for runners/messengers, heavy
stone or clay tablets and worrying about messenger forgetting key pieces.
I spent the past few weeks learning about how the internet
works, breaking down files into packets, transmitting them and then
reassembling them. Most importantly I spent the past eight weeks stumbling
through the word processing application Microsoft Word. I learned how to create
documents, use several types of lettering or fonts, format paragraphs and
pages, create and modify tables, insert pictures and diagrams, and manage
references. All of this can be done quickly once mastering the word processing
application versus the stone carving, imprinting on wet clay, inking with a
pen, or using a typewriter. Errors can be corrected and most importantly, the
output can be formatted easily for visual appeal and then sent via the internet
at the speed of light. Faster than any messenger can run, mounted on horseback or
via airmail.
Spring has sprung, so as I sit at my computer, I am using my
word processor to craft my messages, sending them via the internet as we get
ready to move out. Humans developed a better way. The messengers’ feet and
backs thank you!
What an insightful reflection on the transformation of communication methods! It's remarkable how the advent of word processing applications and the internet has revolutionized the way we convey information. From labor-intensive tasks like carving messages on stone tablets to seamlessly crafting and disseminating messages via word processing applications, the evolution is astounding. Mastering tools like Microsoft Word has not only streamlined the process but also eliminated the need for physical messengers and heavy tablets. As we welcome spring, it's clear that technology has paved the way for more efficient and convenient communication methods, marking a significant step forward in human progress.
ReplyDeleteHi Don, your navigation of thoughts from stone age to 21st Century current technologies is wonderful and marvels. Your narration is impressive. I am sure I could see furthermore such blogs from in future.
ReplyDeleteI love the development from the beginning of your narrative to the end of your narrative! It truly reflects the development humanity has made to turn communication into what it is today. No longer will we need things like wet clay or horses to communicate across long distances.
ReplyDeleteHi Don, so amazing that our communication methods start from carving messages into stones to the digital landscape of internet age.
ReplyDeleteHi Don, It's fascinating how communication methods have evolved over time, isn't it? From chiseling messages on stone tablets to effortlessly crafting emails with word processors, technology has truly revolutionized how we spread information. It's amazing to think about how much easier and faster it is to communicate now compared to in the past!
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