I believe that the bridge of technical difference between generations
is narrowing and will continue to do so for various reasons.
·
We need to design to close the gap of technical
difference between the generations
·
Accessibility of technology improves all the time
– that’s built in to the definition of technology.
·
Demographics will close the gap. As people age
and die, the generation with the least experience of the latest technology (the
silent generation) takes themselves out of the equation (no easy way to put
this). Of course, new technology is being born all the time but if it’s
designed well, it’ll be easier for baby
boomers who are embracing technology in bigger numbers every year to adopt
than ever before.
·
We can educate to close the gap – and make
technology less scary to those waiting to try a smartphone, for instance.
·
Convenience is always the driver for innovation
– all generations appreciate convenience
Ironically the percentage
of Americans who believe that technology companies are having a positive impact
on the United States has dropped from 71% in 2015 to 50% now.
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