Comments on: Breeding a Nation of Techsoomers http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/breeding-nation-techsoomers/ at the intersection of business and technology Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:25:07 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Out With the Old, In With the New: How the Recession Will Shape Our Future | The Techsoomer Weblog http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/breeding-nation-techsoomers/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Out With the Old, In With the New: How the Recession Will Shape Our Future | The Techsoomer Weblog Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:53 +0000 http://www.techsoomer.com/?p=144#comment-90 [...] The answer is very simple: it’s the entrepreneurs, it’s the startup junkies, it’s the innovators, it’s the non-conformists, it’s the contrarians…it’s YOU, the TECHSOOMERS. [...] [...] The answer is very simple: it’s the entrepreneurs, it’s the startup junkies, it’s the innovators, it’s the non-conformists, it’s the contrarians…it’s YOU, the TECHSOOMERS. [...]

]]> By: pruett http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/breeding-nation-techsoomers/comment-page-1/#comment-27 pruett Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:12:21 +0000 http://www.techsoomer.com/?p=144#comment-27 I think you touched on an important point here, Mario. A significant difference between what I call the first and second generation of techsoomers lies in the degree of exposure to the "non-connected" lifestyle. The first-gens saw the transformation from an analog to a digital world. It is the second-gens that lack this particular frame of reference. So I believe there is a slight advantage in the first-gen's ability to: 1) relate to this disconnected, analog world to some degree 2) recognize areas that need improvement or transformation from an analog-version to a digital one. This ability to relate to the older, disconnected world, is something the second-gens simply do not have.<br><br>In answer to your question: I do not believe it is in the realm of thought for these second-gens to even consider a "disconnected" world. And quite frankly, they are better off this way...to continue pushing the envelope and innovating in ways older generations never thought possible. I guess it is the first-gens who are in this unique position to see both sides, if you will..........................................<br>And if the internet does decide to "shut off" one day, may we will hopefully remember back to our days in elementary school, relearn the "old-school" ways, and ultimately outwit those who came after us. I think you touched on an important point here, Mario. A significant difference between what I call the first and second generation of techsoomers lies in the degree of exposure to the “non-connected” lifestyle. The first-gens saw the transformation from an analog to a digital world. It is the second-gens that lack this particular frame of reference. So I believe there is a slight advantage in the first-gen's ability to: 1) relate to this disconnected, analog world to some degree 2) recognize areas that need improvement or transformation from an analog-version to a digital one. This ability to relate to the older, disconnected world, is something the second-gens simply do not have.

In answer to your question: I do not believe it is in the realm of thought for these second-gens to even consider a “disconnected” world. And quite frankly, they are better off this way…to continue pushing the envelope and innovating in ways older generations never thought possible. I guess it is the first-gens who are in this unique position to see both sides, if you will……………………………………
And if the internet does decide to “shut off” one day, may we will hopefully remember back to our days in elementary school, relearn the “old-school” ways, and ultimately outwit those who came after us.

]]> By: Mario Jinkey http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/breeding-nation-techsoomers/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Mario Jinkey Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:13:37 +0000 http://www.techsoomer.com/?p=144#comment-26 Imagine what would theoretically happen if this connected group were to become disconnected? Would they even know what to do? Because me, also in that first-generation, realize in myself a certain lack of familiarity with what was once normal means of communication and daily fulfillment....By the way Kevin, awesome last line. Imagine what would theoretically happen if this connected group were to become disconnected? Would they even know what to do? Because me, also in that first-generation, realize in myself a certain lack of familiarity with what was once normal means of communication and daily fulfillment….By the way Kevin, awesome last line.

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