2010; A brave new strategy. January 8, 2010
Posted by Adam in: General, Random, add a commentTags: building sustainable computing, change, embrace the future, future, technology
The inevitability of change is as undisputable as the reality of our own transience. With technology spiralling to new innovative heights at an ever increasing rate, we are constantly reminded of the demand to progress, plan and embrace the future while remaining sustainable. Yet with the sheer yield of development within the exciting Information Technology industry, it is difficult to strategise for the future without losing sight of the present.
This is an accepted fact of life in the modern world; we rush about from place to place, task to task and thought to thought, all in an aim to get ahead of the crowd. However, this is merely an illusion we use to mask our dependence and lack of individuality; we are but sheep surrounded by wolves. Some of these sheep may stray from the flock in the endeavor to find brave new technologies; resulting in either a horrific bloody scene, a mysterious disappearance or on rare occasions a reemergence wearing a finely tailored wolf pelt suit. More commonly there is a move by the group as a whole (though it may have a forerunner leading the way), the group will stay together, though those behind are surrendering there choices and accountability to their comrades in front. Where the pack will lead is an unknown, maybe fields of green lie just over the hill and sometimes it is the wolves den. Which leads us to the individual, we know it is folly to leave the pack and simply foolhardy to run ahead without seeing who is following, but surely it makes sense to be able to see where you are walking. When an imprudent choice is made, do you have the conviction to voice your trepidation, do you disband and trust in the judgment of others to follow, or do you surrender your fate to the reckless.
It is reasonable to assume there is only one logical and reasonable option; you must believe in your own inspiration, see where improvements can be made, learn from the mistakes and achievements of others, but don’t simply live in their shadow.
Yet have the humility and wisdom to see without clouded eyes when you are wrong and then assess what value there is continuing along that rocky path – sometimes it is best to avoid any further gambles.
In summary my reader, do not be lemmings. Or at least if you are insistent on following and the herd has chosen the terminal cliff; you may as well be close enough to the front to see the wonderful view!
