This morning I was out walking when a driverless Waymo drove past me on the street. There was nobody in the car, front or back. At once it struck me that I may have reached the point in my life when I have far less time ahead of me than behind me and that society is moving full-steam ahead with or without me. I used to think I was on the cutting edge, but now I feel like the cutting edge is just beyond my reach. Or rather, my desirable reach.
Technology May Finally Be Passing Me By
Technology May Finally Be Passing Me By
Technology May Finally Be Passing Me By
This morning I was out walking when a driverless Waymo drove past me on the street. There was nobody in the car, front or back. At once it struck me that I may have reached the point in my life when I have far less time ahead of me than behind me and that society is moving full-steam ahead with or without me. I used to think I was on the cutting edge, but now I feel like the cutting edge is just beyond my reach. Or rather, my desirable reach.