A Cost
If we don't use it, will we lose it?27 total reviews
Comment from Paul McFarland
Great two-line poem. I especially liked your notes. I have similar fears. I am pretty sure that the technological interference with evolution will eventually lead to the extinction of mankind. You should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
  |
Great two-line poem. I especially liked your notes. I have similar fears. I am pretty sure that the technological interference with evolution will eventually lead to the extinction of mankind. You should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
-
Thank you so much, Paul. I wish I could say I disagree. It's a pity how many disregard this looming inevitability. Thank you for your review and insight!
Comment from Cherish Adams
Yikes! I never really thought about it like that. Thank you for your contest entry. I want to thank you for posting a concern that we should be thinking about. It has inspired me to write about a thought I've always had for us humans. You have a good heart. Thank you for sharing that with us.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
Yikes! I never really thought about it like that. Thank you for your contest entry. I want to thank you for posting a concern that we should be thinking about. It has inspired me to write about a thought I've always had for us humans. You have a good heart. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Your kind words and feedback mean so much to me, thank you! I'm honored to have inspired a new write- I will have to look for it! Thank you again:)
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
You've said so much with your two line poem, something so hard to do in short poetry.
I agree with your sentiments, the futuristic shows I watch in which everything is done with a device will soon be reality. The only emotions felt will be pain and loneliness.
Well written.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
You've said so much with your two line poem, something so hard to do in short poetry.
I agree with your sentiments, the futuristic shows I watch in which everything is done with a device will soon be reality. The only emotions felt will be pain and loneliness.
Well written.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Thank you so much for your feedback and insight on this, Pam! Well said! The ease in acceptance of this notion (among some individuals) is unsettling. Lazy. So eager for short cuts and quick fixes, yet, our own relevance is given no thought.. Meanwhile we just become more and more... unnecessary.
I'll stop now, sorry ha
Thank you again!!
<3 Jessica
Comment from estory
You have expressed an interesting premise here, that of the relationship between mankind and technology, and I agree with your sentiments. I think technology is taking us along a dangerous path that is in many ways dehumanizing mankind. It is creating a hollow, soulless landscape of interaction. I wonder what you would think of my series that I am posting now Artificial Intelligence. Take a look through the recent poems in my portfolio if you want. estory
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
You have expressed an interesting premise here, that of the relationship between mankind and technology, and I agree with your sentiments. I think technology is taking us along a dangerous path that is in many ways dehumanizing mankind. It is creating a hollow, soulless landscape of interaction. I wonder what you would think of my series that I am posting now Artificial Intelligence. Take a look through the recent poems in my portfolio if you want. estory
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Thanks so much for your feedback and relevant comments.. I'd be thrilled to check out your series- looking forward to it!
Jessica
Comment from Sally Law
Virtual six for this one, Jessica. I feel the same way and fear for the generations behind us. Human interaction are God-given. If you look at the ones committing these shootings, most are loners, live online, and have a frightening history of unhealthy relationships.
A timely word in in two line poetry. Thank you for sharing.
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sally XOs
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
Virtual six for this one, Jessica. I feel the same way and fear for the generations behind us. Human interaction are God-given. If you look at the ones committing these shootings, most are loners, live online, and have a frightening history of unhealthy relationships.
A timely word in in two line poetry. Thank you for sharing.
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest.
Sally XOs
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Thank you Sally- that is an excellent point!! A progressive and inevitable absence of thoughts like ours, I fear will only cause an increase in evil acts by man.
-
So true. Good and evil will always conflict, but God promises us we will win in the end. Keep at it. From Debi?s post about you. I can ?see? you have many good things in your life because you are taking the time to be relational. Blessings to you all.
Sal XOs
-
Sally, thank you so much. You have such a beautiful energy about you, I can feel it through the screen! Thank you for your kindness and valued thoughts. :)
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Extinction of traits in humans have been occurring since the apes, and no, I don't think we originated from them. Where is it that you are from? Eastern Europe? I only say that for the picture herein posted and the speed limit signs. I don't recognize them wherever I have been.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2023
|
Extinction of traits in humans have been occurring since the apes, and no, I don't think we originated from them. Where is it that you are from? Eastern Europe? I only say that for the picture herein posted and the speed limit signs. I don't recognize them wherever I have been.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2023
-
Thank you for your review, Tom!
Unfortunately no, I'm not from Eastern Europe. lol perhaps the artist is.
Jessica
Comment from Jim Wile
This is a great, thoughtful 2-line poem expressing a very valid concern. Nothing more discouraging than seeing a group of teenagers sitting around together, not talking to each other, but instead texting someone else or playing games on their phones. True emotion is now expressed as silly emojis. We all should be as concerned as you are, Jessica. Jim
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
This is a great, thoughtful 2-line poem expressing a very valid concern. Nothing more discouraging than seeing a group of teenagers sitting around together, not talking to each other, but instead texting someone else or playing games on their phones. True emotion is now expressed as silly emojis. We all should be as concerned as you are, Jessica. Jim
Comment Written 15-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Well said, Jim. It's a pity the majority of people today are too lazy or selfish to initiate damage control- I am often teased by some "friends" who consider many of my parenting techniques or limitations really, way too "old school". I know I shouldn't need validation but it helps lol so thank you!
Jessica
Comment from Faith Williams
Such a thought-provoking poem! You lose so much in conversation on a device when texting (which seems to be the preferred method these days). You can't tell someone's tone of voice, whether they hesitated or not before answering, all those things that are part of conversation, and therefore, connection. Sometimes, even when I write reviews, I feel like I need to add some of that exposition, so people aren't just reading words on a screen. I need them to understand what I'm feeling or how I'm actually saying it. So much room for misunderstanding. Thanks for sharing your lovely poem, Jessica.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
|
Such a thought-provoking poem! You lose so much in conversation on a device when texting (which seems to be the preferred method these days). You can't tell someone's tone of voice, whether they hesitated or not before answering, all those things that are part of conversation, and therefore, connection. Sometimes, even when I write reviews, I feel like I need to add some of that exposition, so people aren't just reading words on a screen. I need them to understand what I'm feeling or how I'm actually saying it. So much room for misunderstanding. Thanks for sharing your lovely poem, Jessica.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
-
well, mission Accomplished, faith! Your words resonate with me deeply, as I do the same thing! There is a necessary intelligence that's lost when relying solely on virtual communication. I think my concern grew when my daughter had such a hard time with virtual learning, only to get back to the classroom and have yet another challenge. The teachers had to wear masks of course, but the kids who already learned how to rely on nonverbal cues, lose that understanding with facial expressions obscured. It's a bit eerie come to think of it? masks were almost symbolic of our potential future. Oof, Anyway, before I get carried away lol thank you so much for your awesome, and relevant review!
Comment from ElPoetry001
Excellent, a panoramic video of humanity's kaleidoscope; or Rorschach test.
Einstein predicted it.
When we give our humanity to technology we
Lose our humanity.
This, in addition to changing the names of people to preferred pronouns, which results in less humanity.
Your notes could be an extended story.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
 |
Excellent, a panoramic video of humanity's kaleidoscope; or Rorschach test.
Einstein predicted it.
When we give our humanity to technology we
Lose our humanity.
This, in addition to changing the names of people to preferred pronouns, which results in less humanity.
Your notes could be an extended story.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
I am so grateful to you for the stars and for your awesome review- I love that you brought up Einstein's prediction. A generation of idiots! Thank you
-
Stay well
Comment from harmony13
I found the author's words extremely thought provoking and meaningful. Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes! I agree so much with the author's concern. Due to being a senior I refuse to use a lot of the technology! I do have a smart phone yet I only use it for emergencies,
texting and am learning a language! This author's words make so much sense to me. The artwork is awesome! Excellent message in this poem!
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
|
I found the author's words extremely thought provoking and meaningful. Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes! I agree so much with the author's concern. Due to being a senior I refuse to use a lot of the technology! I do have a smart phone yet I only use it for emergencies,
texting and am learning a language! This author's words make so much sense to me. The artwork is awesome! Excellent message in this poem!
Comment Written 14-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2023
-
Thank you so much for your review and the stars! I'm glad this resonates with you, and humbled by your feedback !
