I just remember sitting in on a beginning computer class full of senior citizens — nothing against them, I think it was great for them to learn something new, but just the level of intimidation they had toward the computer was something to behold for me. I’ve always viewed a computer as a place for exploration. I’ve never had the kind of fear they experienced when clicking on unknown icons. For many of them, they were so concerned with learning the “right” way to do something — the proper protocol and/or process. I love to think that humans and the machines they use are both becoming more intuitive.

It was a shock the first time I heard my daughter (then 5) advise someone to “just google it”, for more information. I have since gotten over it. Perhaps I can learn things from her.