Same behavior, different time

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke

Have been seeing all of these nostalgic posts recently, usually a picture of something and asking if you know what it is.  Started thinking about observations of our actions. Remember a few years ago, if you saw someone walking down the street talking to him/herself and waving their arms; you probably assumed he or she was crazy and gave a wide berth, avoided eye contact, etc.  Now skip forward.  If we see someone exhibiting the same behavior, we just automatically assume he or she is talking on a hands-free cordless phone device (blue tooth probably).  And, if the conversation is very animated, we ease drop.

As I attempt to stay somewhat current with new technology, I find myself increasingly using voice recognition software for sending texts, writing short notes and always for making phone calls. My family has figured out I am not losing it, but not so for my dogs.  If it is just the dogs and me at home and I am talking with my cordless headset or to my computer, they give me very concerned looks.  Wonder if they think I am losing it and where the next meal will come.

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