tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post8731760866799053114..comments2023-06-08T14:37:33.917+02:00Comments on Simbeck-Hampson: Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered MindsPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06504935886893376426noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-8801370068796200472010-06-07T11:23:15.000+02:002010-06-07T11:23:15.000+02:00basically its about keeping a perspective on whats...basically its about keeping a perspective on whats important in life and not being distracted by the floods of information enguilfing us through technology these daysJoeineirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-53656251893860007582010-06-07T11:39:45.000+02:002010-06-07T11:39:45.000+02:00Re: Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds -...Re: Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds - http://bit.ly/bFsXLW @Joeineire Thanks for your comment. I like your simplified take on it: if only it were that easy. My concern is that "what's important in life" may be dramatically changing for young people who are still cognitively developing and for whom technology is becoming a daily necessity, beyond habit direction 'addictive' behaviour. Your term "being distracted by floods of information engulfing us through technology" is a big part of the problem, that's for sure - but it does not stop there.<br><br>Serious issues arise as parental control reduces or is non-existent, normally through lack of understanding, not lack of love; teachers find themselves struggling to adopt new technologies and cannot therefore be expected to provide the care required; peer pressure to adopt and remain connected is deeply worrying as is the tidal wave of targeted marketing campaigns aimed at young people. It's a growing concern for many and I'd like to see some real attention brought to this topic before it amounts to scenarios that already exist currently in Korea and China, for example; it's time to speak out and not sweep this conversation under the carpet any longer.Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://facebook.com/collaborative.mindsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-54031666792824347782010-06-07T11:55:05.000+02:002010-06-07T11:55:05.000+02:00Excellent information, thank you. I work with a y...Excellent information, thank you. I work with a young woman who is truly disorganized and unfocused. She said her doctor said she has AADD and prescribed tranquilizers. I wonder if she told her doctor that she spends the entire day internet surfing, emailing and texting rather than focusing on the task at hand. Even with the meds, she is unable to spend more than a couple of minutes on something before drifting off - and yet she said her strongest point is multitasking. She is one of our next generation of parents. If she cannot focus, I wonder how her kids will turn out. We are getting into Summer - I hope parents turn off the electronics and send the kids outside to play. Use their imaginations, build forts, play soccer and baseball, see animals in the clouds....kelikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-24391804298946661212010-06-07T12:14:45.000+02:002010-06-07T12:14:45.000+02:00I agree its time to speak out, unfortunately do to...I agree its time to speak out, unfortunately do to a rather serious stroke I had a couple of years ago I ofttimes get this feeling of being overwhelmed such as right at this moment. The upside is that I have become acutely aware of the downside of the ongoing barrage of minutia and a rather keen observer of how this relatively new technological phenomenon is affecting our children.<br><br>I'm well aware of the wonders the internet has wrought, however we must not give it a unqualified stamp of approval, as is the case with most media<br><br>I will do my best to contribute more to this discussion, so please bear with me if my participation appears to be a series of starts and stops.<br><br>In the intervals I will be reading your very important posts on this subject with great interest.socratoadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-89107911477125795622010-06-07T12:29:39.000+02:002010-06-07T12:29:39.000+02:00Re: Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds h...Re: Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds http://bit.ly/bFsXLW @simbeckhampson - Thanks Kelika - I love making cloud animals and faces too. It's funny, that's what I remember doing on summer days, just lying around in the long grass pondering and making shapes, I still do it now :-)<br><br>Regarding your work colleague, I'm dismayed by the doctors reaction. A behavioural cognitive therapist would start by asking the person questions like "where are you at?" and "how do you see your problem" pretty quickly, once they realise the extent of computer use they would then be able to help prepare an appropriate remedy - it's very sad to think that this person has been given tranquillizers for what appears to be a form of behavioural addiction.<br><br>As in my recent articles and research, it does appear that multi-tasking is the reward for shallower thinking and speed skimming through information. Your concern for the development of the children is also relevant - children mimic their parents and if they watch a distracted mum on a daily basis, well, you can imagine the likely outcome. My advice would be for her to search for a local behavioural addiction therapist - their main aim is to cultivate the patients willingness to change and not simply to dope her deeper into confusion.Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://facebook.com/collaborative.mindsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-25485972671557925382010-06-07T12:31:57.000+02:002010-06-07T12:31:57.000+02:00Sending you a big Bavarian Hug :-))Sending you a big Bavarian Hug :-))Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://facebook.com/collaborative.mindsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-59941034760302998682010-06-07T15:14:46.000+02:002010-06-07T15:14:46.000+02:00I have to confess that the part of this article th...I have to confess that the part of this article that struck home to me..AGAIN was" We need to rediscover connectedness with real people instead of accepting the virtual connections that are readily available with modern technology. But for this to happen, we must first admit how truly unimportant popular culture is, reject its allure, and recommit our time and energy to the search for real meaning and connectedness."<br><br>While we are in transition and I believe that is what is happening to so many of us, society is forgetting to connect to what is important us as human beings. It is not just our" addictive natures" we have to worry about or the fast pace of technology it is the losing our ability to think on our own, reading people via body language, our sense of smell or the ability to touch. All of these things are being lost to us and I am fearful for the next generation.<br><br>Please don't get me wrong - I love searching for things and doing things on the net, but I also prize touching a real person, talking with my voice to a real person and being able to think beyond 140 characters.Diane Bjorlinghttp://blognetawards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-62036015597328836162010-06-08T11:58:07.000+02:002010-06-08T11:58:07.000+02:00I will definitely recommend that she see behaviour...I will definitely recommend that she see behavioural cognitive therapist - that's a wonderful suggestion. I've never heard of this sort of therapy - this is where the internet comes into good use.<br><br>Diane - Wow! You are right - our senses can be dulled by all our electronic gizmos (including our intuitive self). Computers give us scenes of such intensity that we can have a sense of involvement - but is looking at a picture of a beautiful ocean vista as good as actually being there to hear the surf, the gulls, and to breathe in the smell of the ocean? The feel the crunch of the sand as you walk along the beach? To turn and see the tracks you left? I think I need a vacationkelikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-16028302923980828272010-06-09T12:39:09.000+02:002010-06-09T12:39:09.000+02:00Hi Diane... I'm also fearful. I guess having s...Hi Diane... I'm also fearful. I guess having spent some weeks now delving into this topic and surrounding topics, I'm left with a new feeling, that is, it's time to raise positivity levels and not let the overwhelming bad news take over... now all I've got to do is figure out the best way to do that ;-)Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://simbeckhampson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-67463390963440119142010-06-09T12:40:30.000+02:002010-06-09T12:40:30.000+02:00I can recommend a vacation... just came back from ...I can recommend a vacation... just came back from sand and sea - the sound of the waves was very soothing :-)Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://simbeckhampson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-62255224375355893282010-06-25T08:12:27.000+02:002010-06-25T08:12:27.000+02:00Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds http:...Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds http://bit.ly/bFsXLW (repost)Paul Simbeck-Hampsonhttp://simbeckhampson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4150731131423037282.post-45016109071710021992010-06-25T09:45:05.000+02:002010-06-25T09:45:05.000+02:00RT @simbeckhampson Regaining Perspective in Our Cl...RT @simbeckhampson Regaining Perspective in Our Cluttered Minds....Looking to gain balance in all things http://bit.ly/bFsXLWDelilah Joneshttp://ImaginePublicity.comnoreply@blogger.com