http://stuartmease.disqus.com/enSat, 24 Feb 2007 21:49:15 -0000http://www.stuartmease.com/2007-02/young-adults-dont-understand-networking/#comment-1861655Kids today are using instant messenging and Web sites to establish and maintain localized social relationships among their neighborhood peers in ways that would give befuddle the typical forty something. Yes, they're using iPods to listen to music and playing games on XBOX. But I'm 34 and 20 years ago I listened to music on my Walkman and played games on my Atari 5200. If anything, kids today are the most socially connected generation the world has ever seen.<br><br>SeanSean PecorSat, 24 Feb 2007 21:49:15 -0000http://www.stuartmease.com/2007-02/young-adults-dont-understand-networking/#comment-1861654I call this the iPod Gap, and it works both ways. Older people are not utilizing online tools, technology, and resources as effectively as the could. Gen X and Millenials are just the opposite--relying too much on online Web sites, tuning out of the physical world via iPods and other gadgets, and neglecting face to face human relationships.<br><br>The resulting mis-match has become a serious problem, especially since most decisionmakers and leaders seem reluctant to try to learn new skills, and don't take Gen X/Millenial technology skills and expertise seriously.AndrewSat, 24 Feb 2007 17:52:20 -0000