etcetera

needs.............

I had started writing my blog last week. But unfortunately the computer had some problem. So I 'd to spend 4 days without computer. And, belive me they were horrible. Now-a-days, our lives are so much attached to the computer, that we can't think without it. And its the same with any technology.

Take an example of mobile. We take it for granted, especially the younger generation. I was not carrying cellphone while going for picnic. Then my younger sister asked - how are you going to meet on station if none of you are carrying cells. We can't imagine how people used to live, when there were no cellphones, no telephones.

Well, this reminds me of the basics of economics, which I have read in IEM ( subject was interesting, though many prefered not to delve ). It said human needs are infinite and economist has to cater to these needs by alloting limited resources. So all hi-fi gadgets has become need in the modern era, along with the three basic needs. Needs? Is it the correct word to use?

"The problem India is facing is that, with IT we are providing the needs of the higher tier, forgetting that the lower tier is incomplete. "That's what Rahul Bajaj commented in one of his speeches. I think it is partly true. Computers in villages won't be able to provide food or shelter, but it can help in distribution of food, organisation,etc; thereby strengthning lower tiers. But we have to work fast. Bacause needs are going to increase exponentially.


By the way, was there any need to start a blog? Or it has been included in the ever growing list of human needs ;-)

posted by ninad @ 10:46 pm