Have you seen the video above with the teenagers trying to dial a rotary phone correctly? I was reminded of the video when I saw that "USA Today" is reminiscing about some every day tasks nobody does any more thanks to the aid of technology.
Everyday tasks nobody does anymore include:
- Memorize a phone number
- Use a phone book to find a company to do work around your house
- Figure out math in your head
- Tell time by hands on a clock
- Make photo albums
- Have a CD or record collection
- Call a theater to get movie times
- Record your favorite programs on tape
- Watch shows when they are broadcast live
- Run to the store for a last-minute gift
- Looking up the spelling of words in the dictionary
- Use a phone booth to make a call
- Carry cash
Source:USA Today
The memory of recording shows on tape reminded me of recording hours of MTV in the 80s on VHS. I noticed that a lot of people are now posting those hours on YouTube. Which means that I am using technology to reminisce about recording things on tape. *sigh*