Wearable Technology

     Wearable technology has become an upcoming trend in the 21^st century. People are starting to invest in products that represent the future technological advantages, especially in the workplace. Inventions like the Apple watch, FitBit wristbands, and Google glasses are starting to be integrated into work life. Companies are creating new ways to communicate with their employees by utilizing the new wave of technology. It creates a better and stronger community based corporation and helps build morale with employees. The downside with utilizing the new tech is that the older generations will fall behind. The more “tech-savvy” corporations like Google, will have an advantage over older firms, since they hire a younger and more informative staff. Older generation billionaires have no idea how to work holograms or even something simple like a SMART board. They are also not that open to hiring younger people into high-ranking positions because they lack the experience and work ethic they built their company on.

     I personally am intrigued by the push of technology in the workplace, but only the workplace. I would never use Google glasses or an Apple Watch outside of it. I would also opt out of planting a microchip inside of my hand in order to get into the building of the firm I was working for. I’m not big on microchips especially inside my own skin and I feel it is pushing the limit too far. I think technology utilized in a bio perspective is incredibly smart. I heard of using holograms for Biology majors, so they can get a “hands-on” approach to finding causes of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Also, the smart shirt is an invention for improving posture, which is better then using a corset that most women are starting to resort back to, even though it is used for more of a slimmer look. I am open to using technology only in the workplace and in the medical felid. Outside of that, I rather talk to my family than have a hologram in my face.