Professor Hobo – college, students, professors, & cats

In full disclosure, you should know that I love what technology can do for me.  I love that it allows me to continue the Professor Hobo strips via a web site and Facebook page.  I love that it allows me to share classic films with my wife via Netflix instant streaming.  I love that my cell phone not only gives me directions when I’m in a new city, but also tells me where the closest Jamba Juice is, just in case.  Each of these is something that technology, as a tool, allows me to do.

I hate technology for its own sake.  Sure, I marvel at the newest inventions just like most others.  When I see the new 3D high definition televisions rolling into Best Buy I’m as impressed as anyone, if not more so.  But I also question, what is the end benefit here?  Do I have any real desire to sit on my couch with a pair of 3D glasses on all to watch Charlie Rose?  Not really, and I really like Charlie Rose.  Like, really.  It’s sort of unhealthy.  Please respond to my fan mail, Mr. Rose. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…