–Hello Bloggies and Bloggettes!
Today I am on the topic of digital convergence, and how I personally feel about, and I can honestly say digital convergence has done nothing but positively impacted my life. Growing up I was always the teenager attached to her phone, putting new electronics on her Christmas list, and engulfing myself in the different things the technology around me allowed me to do. My childhood and even more so into my adulthood years has been mostly on-the go. It’s rare I have time to just sit in one place for long periods of time, the effects of convergence have made this less of a deal-breaker for life aspects such as my career goals and social life.
Now I’m able to listen to necessary audios while driving, hold conference calls via the phone or internet, and access necessary documents or media regardless of my location; which is great when it comes to impromptu networking. When it comes to my social life, I can also credit a few positives. Working out has become easier, passing the time watching movies/TV shows while I’m burning off calories. Also as an avid memory hoarder, such as myself, being able to capture any and every moment of a get together in time without charging camera batteries, lugging around equipment, or waiting for film to develop even little aspects of digital convergence like that I can credit to the growth in the social aspects of society. As I’m typing it even brings me to my job, where I work as a teller in a bank, I’m now able to help my older customers, who otherwise would never think things could be done outside pen and paper, with their mobile and online banking. Leaving them feeling inspired and refreshed.
Listen you guys, in no way am I saying digital convergence doesn’t have its cons. However, speaking from personal experience, it is okay in my book!
–until next time,
Taylor's 