Sunday, September 25, 2016

Do you suffer from Future Shock Syndrome?



Do  you suffer from Future Shock?  Future shock, a condition coined by Alvin Toffler, describes the social paralysis induced by rapid technological change. The condition can create stress, extreme anxiety, and emotional trauma.  Having suffered under this condition can lead to mental breakdown, sense of loss, and disconnection from the world around you.  Do you suffer from symptoms of Future Shock?

1. Do you feel overwhelmed by current technological change?
2. Do you suffer from fear and paralysis when faced with learning a new device or technology?
3. Do you wish that the devices you use wouldn’t change?
4. Do you feel we are losing familiarity with our institutions such as religion, politics, schools?
5. Do you fear you are going to lose your job to automation or robots?
6. Do you get anxious when new technologies, such as a new cellphone or self-driving cars are introduced?
7. Do you think your history is being changed or even erased?
8. Do you worry the younger generation are growing up to quickly?
9. Do you wonder if you will be forced into accepting implants, medical services, and treatments?
10. Do you desire for the rapid change of technology would slow down?

If you answered yes  to 0-3 questions, you are a technological adopter and futurist.
If you answered yes to  4-6 questions, you have a case of limited future anxiety and can handle what is happening.
If you answered yes to 6-9 questions, you are suffering from future shock and suffer technological anxiety.
If you answered yes to all 10 questions, you are suffering from social psychosis and paralysis from Future Shock Anxiety Disorder.


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