I thought it would be a good idea to list out exactly what kind of technology i own and use on a regular basis, so i could fully realize how dependent i am on it. 

What i own and/or use at home:

Ipod
MacBook
PC
High Def LCD TV
Playstation 3
Mobile phone with inbuilt camera
Digital Camera
DVD player
Stereo System
Ford Laser (with cd player installed)
Microwave
Toaster
Wacom Tablet
Electric shaver
Oven
Heater
Fridge
Guitar and Amp

I found it interesting that more than half the items on that list are purely used for leisure, rather than practical necessity. If i think back 10 years, a lot of these items did not exist, and if they did exist, they were certainly not in common household use like they are today.

I have just recently moved out to a flat in Prahran. I spent my first week in my new place with no electricity or hot water, thanks to a stuff up by the real estate agent. That week was a real learning experience. It opened my eyes to how dependent people really are on technology. I have become so used to having access to TVs, computers, music and games, that when they are taken away from me, i feel lost and bored.

Its a little depressing to find that i’ve almost lost the ability to entertain myself when my technology is taken away from me!