The "Shift Happens" clip really put some things into perspective for me, such as how Nintendo was able to spend $140 million in the research and development of games whilst the U.S federal government spent half as much on research and innovation in education.
The other observation I made was Dr Shahi browsing through YouTube for the "Guns,Germs and Steel" video clip during our break. What then dawned on me was how much YouTube has changed video streaming on the internet and the amount of time it has taken to do so. In 5 years, YouTube has become the center of video streaming and with it the browsing of individual sites to locate a particular clip were days of yore. With the diverse varieties of videos available on one portal, you could watch an intellectually stimulating video and one for pure mindless laughter just a few clicks apart.
The point that I would like to bring across is how technology is no more a tool than a lifestyle, how the development in technology has brought about convenience. There is absolutely no need to head down to a bookstore when a new book is a few touches away on your iPad or other related media platforms. Staying up late to watch a soccer match with some friends and the only thing between us and McDonald's supper? A phone, 6777 3777, $5 and a 30 minute wait. I feel this convenience is the impetus of increasing obesity in the world today.
The issue on why Papua New Guinea was so much poorer than the "white men" was quite interesting and i felt could have been touched on a bit more.
Personal Rating: 7/10
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