THE SMART LIFE

Transformation on an Epic Scale

For much of the 20th century and into the 21st century, we were told the world, our lives would be transformed on an epic scale. Of course, it has, but many don rsquo;t recognize or realize it because most of us are focused on earning a living, caring and nurturing a family, contributing to our communities and finding some time for leisure activities during our busy lives.

Because the greatest human attribute is our adaptability, we almost unconsciously accept and even welcome new technologies and ideas into our lives, although previous generations may have been overwhelmingly skeptical they would ever materialize and be of any benefit.

For example, every form of transformative transportation ndash; from the railroad to the automobile to the airplane ndash; was considered not only of little value, but also too dangerous for ldquo;smart rdquo; people ever to use them.