For the Greater Good

When we hear that the National Security Agency has a new generation of programs that “revolutionize” data collection and analysis, we become excited. When we learn that it is for the purpose of unlocking as many secrets about individuals as possible, we become alarmed. It is important to recognize that the NSA’s work centers their activities on counter terrorism, counter proliferation and cyber security. Instead of fearing our countries’ leaders and their innovations for protecting this country, we must trust in their purpose. We have not climbed to the top of the mountain without fear of instability. Danger of terrorism is growing, and any future attack can bring us tumbling down. Joseph Smith stated, “The time will come when the destiny of the nation will hang upon a single thread.” With this in mind, any efforts to thicken the thread should be acknowledged and valued . The United States of America has never needed more uniting. Trust in the people trying to protect this nation will replace the fears we may have of their revolutionized methods and strengthen our country. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/29/us/nsa-examines-social-networks-of-us-citizens.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=technology

Changing the Weather

Advancement in technology has been a drive of exponential success for industry. The innovation and increase of software has been in motion since the Information Age began. In consequence to the growth of software companies and availability, several companies are tied down with making decisions of how to stitch together different bits of software received from different technology providers.  Although it is recognized, soon this will be solved by having only three to four big suppliers to choose from. But what will determine these main suppliers? The cutting edge of this change is cloud computing, where software installations will be replaced by faster and less expensive cloud-computing services which will insure updated products. It is an exciting shift that will enhance the user experience. Just as companies are moving forward and staying up to date with technology, it is up to us to do the same when we choose where to make our careers. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/technology/companies-that-spend-big-on-tech-face-a-glut-of-choices.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=technology

Idle and Ignorant

Idleness is a seductive and cunning inclination that easily encapsulates every technologically literate person. As information availability grows rapidly, our generation is losing determination to seek truth in what is at our grasp. We kindle our idle behavior when we deliberately spend qualitative time on web entertainment. It is an ignorant action with a consequence of ignorance. We need to expose our minds to useful and current information on a consistent basis. In the case technology disappears, how useful will our minds be in daily doings? What difference will we establish among family and peers?