Tethered to Tech

I’m the first to admit a tethering to all things tech. Computers, my Blackberry, my Blackberry Playbook tablet, netbook, and the list goes on. I’ve even championed the cause of a “digital fast”. Celebrities are even caught with their fav device in hand.

There is a great discussion happening this Wednesday in the Albany area that addresses our tethering to technology.

The event: The Times Union and the School of Arts & Humanities at The College of Saint Rose are facilitating a discussion of the role of mobile technology and social networking in our lives. Students, professionals, and parents will speak to the advantages and disadvantages of technology in their lives from the workplace to personal relationships.

Blog czar Micheal Huber (check out his blog post on the topic) asked me to do an interview for a video that will be played during the event.  I gave a few random thoughts on the topic and you should come out this Wednesday, March 21 7:30 pm – 9pm.  You’ll need to register for the event and you can do that here (it’s free). Here is the parking map. I’ll be there.

Who is going to be on the panel? Good question. Check out these informed folks:

Lydia Kulbida Moderator, WTEN-TV news anchor	Dr. Cailin Brown Journalism professor, The College of Saint Rose
Ashley Young Sociology major, The College of Saint Rose	Michael Janairo Arts and entertainment, Times Union
Dr. Rudy Nydegger Chief of the Division of Psychology, Ellis Hospital, Professor of Management & Psychology, Union Graduate College and Union College