Going Online
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_634160.htmlI would like to refer to this article about the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve going online, using technology to provide visitors with information along their trial in Sungei Buloh.
Having previously went to Sungei Buloh last year, i remember it as a beautiful place with loads of unique flora and fauna. However, due to the nature of the location, it is slightly run down, and many of the signboards are destroyed or their words are not very visible. Such information passed through technology is a painless and harmless way and effective use of technology. Not only is it practical, it also helps to improve the image of Sungei Buloh as a technologically advanced place in the eyes of others.
With Dr Hon recently discussing the practicality of future school and the using of laptops, i think the aboved articles just comes to show how reliant we are the technology. It seems, technology just cant stop improving. Gone are the days when people laboured to get basic work done. However, are we overly reliant. Are we neglecting the true joys of life, are we so lazy that most of the world have stopped exercising as everything is a click away? That is something we have to ponder. As technology improves, we too must keep up. Instead of resting on our laurels and lazing around, we must continue to do what benefits us.