Minority Report is Real!
Minority Report was one of those movies that was, for the geek, pretty freaking cool.
Tom Cruise… eh. whatever. But the technology employed was outstanding, and I couldn’t wait for the day for it to be a reality (although the eye-tracking thing was a bit too 1984-ish).
Well, it’s here, or closer. Check this vid after the break. It’s crazy.
g-speak overview 1828121108 from john underkoffler on Vimeo.
But it’s gotten me thinking: Really… REALLY why do things like new technology give me such a buzz? Why do I get all jittery and excited about “the next big thing”?
And… do I get as excited when I open up the Word?
Ouch. Self-pwned.
Ouch, I am in that same boat. I was so geeked out there for a minute I thought I was going to have to reboot my system.
Unfortunately, I do not get as worked up about getting into the Word; however, with that said I will say that it gives me longer peace as I go through my day. It seems cliche, but I really do relax on God's word as I go throughout the day. No amount of fleeting technology can do that for me.
Which comes back to your question: if my previous paragraph is true, why do we get so geeked out about new techs and not as much about diving into the Word. Hmm…
Wow that is awesome, and yes, I got geeked out over Minority Report! Have you seen the new Bond? No cool gadgets this time but there is a geektastic scene where they use similar tech savvy stuff that's fun to watch.
My most favorite geek out moment was visiting my friend who does the tech support for the Baton Rouge Sheriff's office. He was manning their "Command Center" for the LSU vs. BAMA game and I got to go poke around! It's a mobile 'trailer' I suppose. Equipped with some crazy fun stuff. Mostly it's touch screen computers controlling the cameras stationed around campus that can zoom in to see what color eyes you have! hahahaha. It was fun stuff though.
Do they have a digital media Bible? iPhone app? Something geeky and spiritual
hey — for more on that 'trustworthiness is not flawlessness' check out the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast through itunes — the episode is titled 'Trust vs. Suspicion'.
i highly recommend it.
you and me brother. gotta keep it real with the Word… no joke!
haha. youversion.com is awesome.. and iphone has a bible app… by the same guys.
wow, i would have loved to see those touchscreens. you didn't take pics? boo!!!
sarah, thanks for stopping by! i was actually recommended this book yesterday!
I will have to check that out. I did a app search for a good "iPhone Bible" but was never really happy with any of them. Checking out youversion.com. Maybe I overlooked it.
that you did bro… youversion by lifechurch. epic!
Blah, the first one counts, the second was a retry.
haha. all good.
it was just a thought.. fleeting, momentary glimpse into my soul…
gotcha. you're safe.
So why is that? It is not like I decide to get all excited about tech stuff, I just am. I get excited about God stuff to, but also cause it is "pretty freaking cool". I know at work (IT) I am surrounded by tech geeks all day. Should I feel guilty about getting more of a consistent buzz about tech than I do about God?
Dude you have me confused
(but not in an entirely bad way).
PS Then I see the OpenID link ant the bottom of the page and get pwnd by your post again.
that's trippy…and cool. And a good questions about the Word.
it's rhett. hi rhett.
I'll take my technology without all the 1984 Thought Police, thanks.
So why is that? It is not like I decide to get all excited about tech stuff, I just am. I get excited about God stuff to, but also cause it is "pretty freaking cool". I know at work (IT) I am surrounded by tech geeks all day. Should I eel guilty about getting more of a consistent buzz about tech than I do about God?
I don't know
Dude you've confused me (not in an entirely bad way).
PS I just saw the OpenId link at the bottom of the page and got pwnd by your post again.