Being at the cutting edge of technology

Being the avid beta tester, I am however not the first to adopt new technology usually. I do not believe in paying the money to be the guinea pig. Often, I would advise people to buy only the second release of a new version of software or hardware. I don’t want to pay just to be at the cutting edge of technology. In my opinion, there are two reasons to describe such people. The first explanation is that they like the trill of trying new products. They seek adventure, to be unconventional, unusual. The second group of people is driven by the need to show off. There is a certain amount of insecurity present in this group of people. To me, it’s just absurd to pay just to try out the latest product. It’s absurd to spend my money being at the cutting edge of technology when the money can be better channeled to further God’s works. It’s absurd to invest time and energy following something so transient when God is the only one that can fill the vacuum in our lives. Only through Christ can we have the peace that transcends everything. Only Christ can provide such abundant love that we can be contended with life, and experience no insecurity.

Perhaps the incessant chase after technology can be a bondage or a stronghold afterall.

This article was first posted on the WRPF Developers’ Blog.