Shane Hipps at Q
April 28th, 2009 in Uncategorized. 3 Comments
Shane Hipps spoke last night to wrap up day one at Q and did a brilliant job. Talking on the “distraction of technology” and how it pulls us from being “present in the moment.” So true. I find myself constantly checking twitter, email, facebook, safari, wordpress, and whatever else I have on my phone the minute I find myself bored or have at least a small window of margin in my time during the day. Is this healthy? Not sure. Does it help in creating true community? Again, not sure. Really wrestling with this. In many ways, we’ve become addicted and controlled by our phones, computers, and clocks. Shane argued last night that this is not healthy, nor is it Biblical.
Really excited about Shane speaking at Catalyst in October in Atlanta. Get ready to be challenged!
3 Comments
D. Statham
April 29, 2009 at 4:46 am
Brad–
Thanks for introducing me to Shane Hipps. His book is great and his approach to Technology is incredible.
You are a great connector.
Do not grow weary doing good.
–Dave
Daniel Decker
April 30, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I feel the same tension. I think the bigger issue, at least for me, is just being very self aware and setting boundaries. I too find myself filling any gaps with checking of Twitter, email, FB, etc from my phone but I try to police it. I treat those things like I do my cell phone now. My cell phone is for my conveinience, not everyone else. If I am busy, I don’t answer and I don’t feel bad about it. Same with email, and everything else. I’m also being very intentional to shut down the phone when it’s family time, if I am in a meeting or on a date with my wife.
Craig Johnson
May 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Really enjoying Shane’s book. My wife is really enjoying the fact that I turn off my phone now when I come into the house. That talk was incredibly impactful on me. And I’m no less effective because of it. Rather, more present when it’s most important.