The Technology Gap

A gap is widening in our population. Its not so much an age gap as it is one of those who fear new innovations in technology and those who do not. This void is widening all the time. As those who fear or a suspicious of technology refuse to take the first steps into the technology age, those of us who have embraced it continue to move ahead.

I know people (mostly older) Who refuse to use ATM machines. And others, some younger then I who have no interest in computers or the INTERNET. The sheer convenience of cell phones pass some people by because they fear what they do not understand.

For those who have moved into the computer generation groups like AOL feed on some peoples fear of the unknown. Limiting their access in the name of "safety" Fear of what is new is in itself nothing new. But the speed with which it advances is now faster then ever.

As new technology develops these technophobes will be left out of an increasingly large segment of our society. Even now it is virtually impossible for a child in school to do their homework without access to the INTERNET, most daily transactions can now be accomplished from the comfort of your own home. As larger and larger segments of our population being to take advantage of these conveniences. The simple act of going to the bank to withdraw money or pay a bill, even ordering services will become a thing of the past.