The Age of Hybrids
April 6, 2009
I like the concept of hybrids: “Something of mixed origin or composition” enabling a transition – the last part is my overlay of the dictionary definition. The hybrids I am most excited by are the technological ones… the devices or services that are enabling us to transition easily to even newer and more exciting technologies. Hybrid cars come to mind…enabling us to move from Gas dependent to a more efficient use of energy. This concept of hybrids needs to be applied to the tools of our socializing and networking, as well… this is not as much a generational issue as it is a Tech/Non-Tech issue. To move effectively and communicate efficiently in this age of hybrids, means to be able to use the tools wisely – to use Linkedin.com and Facebook.com in concert, to understand the values of texting, email, twittering and establish a strategy for it all. It means exploring the other networking applications like Naymz and Brijj and eCademy and Xing and BrightFuse and the list goes on… It means making time to review and digest the fire hose flow of information and learning how to slice and dice it so that it means something to you. And most of all – it means finding a hybrid balance between using the technology well and maintaining your humanity.
And for those of you checking out new fun things I share this tech-tool: http://phonetag.com/
Also, if you are still nervous about playing in Facebook – read this series of articles: http://mashable.com/2009/04/05/facebook-week-resources/
Knowledge is Power… use it wisely.
