Passwords and security

Passwords in the digital age are starting to concern me. Worse than passwords are fingerprint, voice and or facial recognition security measures. These measures seem almost like stuff written in the book of Revelation in the Bible and Orwell's 1984.

We might have balked at these measures a few years ago now we are gradually becoming more accepting of them. Gradually is the keyword here. Like the boiling a frog in water, if you turn up the heat to fast, it jumps out, but if you do it slowly, the frog doesn't notice until its cooked.

I know for my implanted technology is where I draw the line. But will it be too late then? Will I be forced to accept these measures?

Retina scans with implants in the hand sound too much like what is described in Revelation, chapter 13.

When and where do we draw the line? I welcome your comments.

Love in the Time of the Corona

Back when I sold school books, I once sold a book called, " Love in the Time of the Cholera," by Gabrial Gracia Marquez. It won the Noble Prize and was a major movie. 

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Time-Cholera-

 I never could get into reading it, although the plot intrigued me. It seemed pretty dark to me. 

I now want to write a book about "Love in the Time of the Corona." It seems like a good plot. How about older retired boomer couple rediscover their passion again during this time they were self-isolated. After years of working and raising children, they are forced during this quarantine to rekindle the passion that brought them together many years ago. 

You ask why I am writing this on my business page. Well, I think that to be successful in any endeavor, one must explore things outside the boundary of the usual. Writing a romance novel is an excellent way to stretch your communication skills. 

I have taken this time to learn to code. I also took up learning N. T. Greek and practicing my keyboarding skills. 

I am reading books on Leonardo Da Vinci and Benjamin Frankin. I am reading to learn about men of many talents. I always described myself as a "jack-of-all-trades," but everyone said this was very negative because it follows master of none. However, the original quote is "jack-of-all-trades: master of but not one." It refers to men of the Renaissance and America's Jefferson and Franklin. 

I wonder too how they would have kept up in this age of rapidly increasing technology and ever-expanding learning curve. Compound that with all the distractions and sensory bombardment; its a wonder anyone can think anymore.

I try to take a few hours each week and unplug everything and just sit and think and observe: a lost art to be sure. 

Are we social?

I am becoming aware that I am a social animal. This social distancing and quarantine have made me miss being around folks and interacting with them on a personal level.

I do about 3-5 virtual video conferences a week. It is just not the same. I can't explain why, either.

I did meet some of my neighbors. I think the problem with next-door neighbors getting together is that we are afraid of becoming bothersome. I feel we want to keep close neighbors at arm's length for fear of intrusion. Unless we have a compelling mutual interest like kids in school, sports, or church groups, we don't seem to want to connect. The adults, if there are no kids involved, seem to like their distance. Relatives are a whole other topic, some with business acquaintances.

I also believe that the reason we shop is to get out and interact; otherwise, we would buy online. I think the same can be said as to why we eat out and go to coffee shops.

Now comes the next big question, will this pandemic change us forever?
Only time will tell. We may like our distance. We can control if when how much and how often we interact.

 I used to like malls at Christmas when they were packed. The malls may be gone. I don't do live sports or the bar scene, so those venues have been a thing of the past with me.

Social animal or social hermit? Let me know your thoughts.

Who do you trust?

During this pandemic, people are looking for answers. At the same time, the distrust almost all the experts giving advice, assurance, and guidance.  Well, it seems like we are reaping what we sow.

The media is polarized and biased; they lost all credibility. The pharma industry has corrupted the practice of medicine. Academic laziness and bias have skewed science into a revolving door of contradictory malaise.

Religion is a potpourri of contradicting assertions, claims, and revelations. Public consensus and conventional wisdom have evaporated (if ever there was such as thing).

Countries and governments operate in their own political and selfish interests. The global organizations are more corrupt and disingenuous that the smallest local body of folks.

All this being said, I see a particular fear and anxiety under the veneer of most people. Yes, on the surface, they are calm and somewhat assured by underlining is a panic attack waiting to manifest itself. Drug and alcohol sales are skyrocketing. I am sure the escape routes for most people are already congested.

Are there real absolute true answers? I believe there are. I would like you to comment with yours first.