I’m with you on this one!! It’s so refreshing being forced to take a step back from technology and be present in our physical world. I think that’s especially relevant at a time where things like the metaverse are becoming real possibilities. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves where our interests should lie.
Yeah, I hadn't actually even considered the metaverse when I wrote this. You're right - we're probably at a cultural nexus point. If we don't master our relationship with technology now, it will only get harder to do so in the future.
Storms and the aftermath bring people together. Navigating an adversity together strengthens a community. It’s interesting, you’d think that our phones would make us closer but the opposite is true- finding ways to gather in person is priceless. I love your invite to the outdoor community!
Nice job Cole! Reading your article made me re-live those 2 weeks without power or phones. It made me very thankful for the simple things; close family and friends. Most of us live a pampered life. It’s good to experience life without our creature comforts once in awhile, if nothing more than to really appreciate what we have.
Amen! It was also nice to see neighbors helping one another clear properties and fix damage, as well as working together to get roads back open. You don't always see that kind of cooperation.
This took me right back to severe Midwest storms and tornadoes. And you hit on a point that's one of my favorite things about being in the outdoors: Being off my phone. It's ironic how you can feel better connected without it. Well written!
Sounds like a pretty wild experience and interesting time. It's nice when you have a feeling of "we're all in this together".
I also really like the point of people not wanting to be addicted to the constant barrage of daily media, but here we all are, in it together, but not with the same feeling as above...
I have hope that we can step back from all the noise together. Every time I go out to enjoy the outdoors, especially with climbers on the crag: everyone is just hanging out and chilling.
People are craving opportunities where it's socially acceptable to unplug. We just have to create more of those opportunities.
It's funny, because I can think of times with groups where everyone is really happy and present as well with trail running.
But I can also think of times when everyone is quick to grab the phone and get a photo, or ensure the watch is stopped/started, or what have you. I'm guilty of it too!
So what you're inspiring me to do here is be more present when I'm out there, and engage with others looking to be present as well. I'm also thinking of perhaps planning some "no tech" runs with a few friends...
I don't want to rain on your great semi aquatic, semi bucolic adventure, but I just couldn't relate to it. I saw the pictures of those lovely homes -- it occurred to me that those homes were in the suburbs of my city, New York, and I saw realty that probably had valuations near a million dollars, and I could not help but conclude that there fuckers deserved a Tsunami, not a tepid little Hurricane. You're a good man. I just had to release a little bile and venom. Lately, I've been a markedly Bolshevik mood. But that's been pretty obvious from my most recent posts on my newsletter
I’m with you on this one!! It’s so refreshing being forced to take a step back from technology and be present in our physical world. I think that’s especially relevant at a time where things like the metaverse are becoming real possibilities. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves where our interests should lie.
Yeah, I hadn't actually even considered the metaverse when I wrote this. You're right - we're probably at a cultural nexus point. If we don't master our relationship with technology now, it will only get harder to do so in the future.
Thanks for reading!
Storms and the aftermath bring people together. Navigating an adversity together strengthens a community. It’s interesting, you’d think that our phones would make us closer but the opposite is true- finding ways to gather in person is priceless. I love your invite to the outdoor community!
Thank you! I had someone else suggest a great idea: doing phone-free runs with friends. I'm hoping this post inspires more of that kind of gathering!
You're right about adversity; tough times can bring out great things in people
Nice job Cole! Reading your article made me re-live those 2 weeks without power or phones. It made me very thankful for the simple things; close family and friends. Most of us live a pampered life. It’s good to experience life without our creature comforts once in awhile, if nothing more than to really appreciate what we have.
Amen! It was also nice to see neighbors helping one another clear properties and fix damage, as well as working together to get roads back open. You don't always see that kind of cooperation.
This took me right back to severe Midwest storms and tornadoes. And you hit on a point that's one of my favorite things about being in the outdoors: Being off my phone. It's ironic how you can feel better connected without it. Well written!
Thank you, I'm glad this story resonated with you!
Sounds like a pretty wild experience and interesting time. It's nice when you have a feeling of "we're all in this together".
I also really like the point of people not wanting to be addicted to the constant barrage of daily media, but here we all are, in it together, but not with the same feeling as above...
I have hope that we can step back from all the noise together. Every time I go out to enjoy the outdoors, especially with climbers on the crag: everyone is just hanging out and chilling.
People are craving opportunities where it's socially acceptable to unplug. We just have to create more of those opportunities.
It's funny, because I can think of times with groups where everyone is really happy and present as well with trail running.
But I can also think of times when everyone is quick to grab the phone and get a photo, or ensure the watch is stopped/started, or what have you. I'm guilty of it too!
So what you're inspiring me to do here is be more present when I'm out there, and engage with others looking to be present as well. I'm also thinking of perhaps planning some "no tech" runs with a few friends...
Thanks for the inspiration!
That sounds like a fantastic idea, would you let me know how that goes? That might be a fun experience to talk about on Trail Talk!
We've set a date and 5 confirmed so far. People really like the idea :)
Nice!
I absolutely will keep you posted. I don't think I'll have a hard time getting some buy in from a few people :)
I know it didn't pertain to property damage. I was just relating what struck me about the post.
I wrote a comment. I don't know if it posted
I don't want to rain on your great semi aquatic, semi bucolic adventure, but I just couldn't relate to it. I saw the pictures of those lovely homes -- it occurred to me that those homes were in the suburbs of my city, New York, and I saw realty that probably had valuations near a million dollars, and I could not help but conclude that there fuckers deserved a Tsunami, not a tepid little Hurricane. You're a good man. I just had to release a little bile and venom. Lately, I've been a markedly Bolshevik mood. But that's been pretty obvious from my most recent posts on my newsletter
Then I'm afraid you've missed the point entirely. The post has nothing to do with property damage or home value. Thanks for reading.