Facts are facts and the technology given to Generation Y has defiantly caused automobile consumption to decline. Accounting for around 80 million people, Generation Y controls a very large portion of the automobile market. "This generation is more focused on buying computers, blackberry’s, and music and software. Some think that it is a big waste to drive around for a couple of hours instead of using PDAs while taking the bus or train."http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/blogs/generation-y-says-why-drive-when-you-can-text. People under 30 are less likely to want to own a car, they rather use public transit or car sharing services like zip car. Besides using public transportation younger people are less drawn to owning cars and driving because of technology. Cell phones and social media have created less of a need to drive around because you can communicate with your friends from home. Even when it comes to school, handing in assignments and homework is now a task that can be easily done from home. Economic factors also come into play, high unemployment and economic hardships for parents contributes to the decline in automobile purchases. The only other area that might also face a similar dilemma might be the airlines. People can now live chat, text, and constantly get updates from each other through social media. Some people might use this to put off time before making visits to friends and family in different states. Technology changes everything but somehow we always find a way to adapt.Sunday, November 14, 2010
Generation Ys future of Automobiles
Facts are facts and the technology given to Generation Y has defiantly caused automobile consumption to decline. Accounting for around 80 million people, Generation Y controls a very large portion of the automobile market. "This generation is more focused on buying computers, blackberry’s, and music and software. Some think that it is a big waste to drive around for a couple of hours instead of using PDAs while taking the bus or train."http://www.mnn.com/transportation/cars/blogs/generation-y-says-why-drive-when-you-can-text. People under 30 are less likely to want to own a car, they rather use public transit or car sharing services like zip car. Besides using public transportation younger people are less drawn to owning cars and driving because of technology. Cell phones and social media have created less of a need to drive around because you can communicate with your friends from home. Even when it comes to school, handing in assignments and homework is now a task that can be easily done from home. Economic factors also come into play, high unemployment and economic hardships for parents contributes to the decline in automobile purchases. The only other area that might also face a similar dilemma might be the airlines. People can now live chat, text, and constantly get updates from each other through social media. Some people might use this to put off time before making visits to friends and family in different states. Technology changes everything but somehow we always find a way to adapt.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
The Online Government of the Future
The internet has changed the way we live our everyday lives and it is only a matter of time before we have a almost fully virtual Government. We can file taxes online, conduct virtual city hall meetings and see what’s new with the president on Whitehouse.org. I believe this is a much needed change but the only issue associated is our privacy. The internet has the ability to store an endless amount of information and it is always questionable about how this information will be stored and processed. Will our information from social media sites be safe? And will our online tax filing information be secure from indentify theft. Last month when I went to pay a tint ticket for my car at the police station there was about five people in front of me all complaining about identity theft.
Even though security questions arise I am still all for a more online government. As time goes by we all get busier and busier and being able to handle many government tasks online saves a lot of time. Instead of having to drive to many different locations and take time off of work you can handle time quickly online. One of the best websites for this is http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml, which allows you to access hundreds of U.S. Government services from your computer. You can get birth, marriage and death certificates, file bankruptcy, get loans and find any other government related information. Sometimes it feels risky to give so much of your personal information to an online site but for the most part all of your information is completely secure.
Even though security questions arise I am still all for a more online government. As time goes by we all get busier and busier and being able to handle many government tasks online saves a lot of time. Instead of having to drive to many different locations and take time off of work you can handle time quickly online. One of the best websites for this is http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml, which allows you to access hundreds of U.S. Government services from your computer. You can get birth, marriage and death certificates, file bankruptcy, get loans and find any other government related information. Sometimes it feels risky to give so much of your personal information to an online site but for the most part all of your information is completely secure.
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