In light of all the talk that we had on technology and using it in my Honors 202 class yesterday, I thought it might be nice to ask the question: "Can you be sucked into technology and the digital world too much?"
Consider those who spend more time chatting online than talking to their own family. Consider those who text more than calling someone on their phone. Consider those who spend more time in the "World of Warcraft" world, or another digital world, more than they do in their own life.
With all this technology, it does give us a wonderful opportunity to learn and to grow, but at the same time, it can be detrimental to the relationships we have if we get sucked into it too much. It can also rob us of true knowledge, when we delve too much into the unimportant things. To help make my point, watch this new Mormon Messages video with President Faust's wise words on the voices we listen to today:
Voice of the Spirit
Just a warning to us all not to get too wrapped up in the digital world that we miss the most important messages around us.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Utopia...is it possible?
Many people believe that Thomas More's "Utopian" society would be one in which there are no problems at all. A place where there are no worries, and everything is perfectly wonderful. A place where there are no giant oil spills, but where the environment and technology are perfectly aligned. A place where everyone has a perfect life made for them, as if you were given a perfect life in "The Sims". A sort of "heaven" if you will. But is this ever really possible? And would we want it to be?
Problems and challenges are a way of learning. Even in More's society, he stated that they were "thus filled with a love of learning." Questioning the world around us, and solving problems, is what helps us to grow. It gives us purpose. It gives us a reason to live. Progression. It is the goal of every human being. It is the reason the Renaissance happened. It is the reason that the ideas of planetary motion changed multiple times. Trying to understand how the universe works and gaining a knowledge of truth is something that we, as humans, will constantly have a drive to do. Leonardo da Vinci even spoke of true learning, and how it comes through experience in "The Painter".
If there are no challenges and problems, how could we progress? Many views of heaven look at it as a place where there are no troubles or complications, and everything is just perfect. But that is not my view of heaven. Even God has had worries, problems, and concerns. In my view, heaven is a place that I can learn and grow, and be with my family (especially my wonderful wife) forever. I want a place where progression does not end; a view which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has of "Heaven".
Problems and challenges are a way of learning. Even in More's society, he stated that they were "thus filled with a love of learning." Questioning the world around us, and solving problems, is what helps us to grow. It gives us purpose. It gives us a reason to live. Progression. It is the goal of every human being. It is the reason the Renaissance happened. It is the reason that the ideas of planetary motion changed multiple times. Trying to understand how the universe works and gaining a knowledge of truth is something that we, as humans, will constantly have a drive to do. Leonardo da Vinci even spoke of true learning, and how it comes through experience in "The Painter".
If there are no challenges and problems, how could we progress? Many views of heaven look at it as a place where there are no troubles or complications, and everything is just perfect. But that is not my view of heaven. Even God has had worries, problems, and concerns. In my view, heaven is a place that I can learn and grow, and be with my family (especially my wonderful wife) forever. I want a place where progression does not end; a view which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has of "Heaven".
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...
I'm Kevin Watson, and I love life! I grew up with a wonderful, loving family, and plenty of good friends. My best friend, Andy, and I have been friends since we were three years old. Growing up together was a huge strength. One of the greatest blessings in my life has been the Gospel. Without it, who knows where I would be. I love my Savior, and I love my Father in Heaven, and I love the guidance and direction of the Holy Ghost. It truly is amazing and wonderful.
I served my mission in the Australia, Sydney South Mission, and loved it thoroughly. For those of you who don't know, Australia is actually quite the melting pot. I was able to interact with a whole heap of different cultures while I was there. (As an example, I think I learned how to say hello in at least 20 different languages.) My mission strengthened me, and I was able to be an instrument in the Lord's hands to bring about at least a little good in people's life there.
Since returning in June 2009, I met my wonderful, beautiful, amazing wife Jenny, and we were married just this past May. I love, love, love, LOVE being married, and would recommend it to anyone who would ask me. Jenny truly is a strength in my life, and I thoroughly enjoy every moment I can spend with her.
I'm currently studying Math Education, and am excited to one day be a teacher. I think this class will be fun, and I'm excited to see how this different look at the past and present will work out.
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