Monday, May 22, 2006
Technology and entertainment, two of the most common things to come across in a holiday life. You may not realize it, but even the simple MP3 player and a blockbuster movie includes these two things.
One common thing that springs to mind whenever people ask about technology, is “is that high-tech or low-tech?” well, my friends, I must say, there is really no difference at all. You should ask “is that advanced or not?”
Advanced technology is quite common in Singapore. Why, even in schools we have many everyday objects that are pretty advanced compared to the global market. For example, the flat screened computers in our school library, the air conditioning (yes, it is quite advanced for a simple air-con unit) and our greatly unnoticed pa system.
For entertainment, we see it every ticking minute. Define entertainment. Any activity that takes your mind off mundane stuff and amuses you even slightly can be considered entertainment. The best examples? The new blockbusters in this month, say Mission Impossible 3, Poseidon, X-men 3, and Over The Hedge. Their abilities to take you off to a new world are considered legendary. (Have you ever watched a kid’s reaction to a movie that is out of this world? Yeah, that’s how most people react to a good movie)
Entertainment also includes drama, karaoke singing (ugh, what’s that awful noise?), art, music and anything that is entertaining to you. There is no clear distinction in this state because what one considers entertainment may be boring to another. For example, you are a movie-lover with an unwavering loyalty to those weekly blockbusters and yet your friend is a soap-opera fan. Makes a great difference, doesn’t it?
Well, I’ve discussed what I know about technology and entertainment. Make a note that this is not written to persuade people to take my opinion. It’s just a view I stated.
