Techno and time

How has technology changed your job?

“You have a right to perform your duty, but not to the fruits of your actions.” — Bhagavad Gita

Technology has slowly reshaped my life, not in one sudden change, but through many small shifts over time. Today, I find myself glued to my handphone, playing games and scrolling endlessly. Before this, I was glued to the personal computer, widely known as the PC.

Even earlier than that, my attention was captured by the television, where I spent hours playing with the Atari joystick box, fascinated by the simple yet exciting games of that era.Writing has also transformed alongside technology.

To write an article on a handphone today feels very different—almost like using a modern version of a typewriter, but faster, smaller, and always within reach. Words now flow through screens instead of paper, shaped by touch instead of keys striking ink ribbons.

Applications continue to evolve at an incredible pace. It feels as though improvements happen every 30 seconds, with updates constantly appearing on platforms like the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and other Android-based platforms. Each update brings new features, smoother performance, and more ways to stay connected—or distracted.

Even simple daily tools have changed. I used to depend on a physical alarm clock to wake up and a calculator to count numbers. Today, both are replaced by my handphone. The alarm clock is now inside the phone, waking me up without needing to buy a separate device. The calculator is also built in, ready anytime I need it. There is no longer a need to buy a physical alarm clock or calculator—they have all been absorbed into one single device that I carry everywhere.

Navigation is another area where technology has deeply changed my daily routine. What was once dependent on physical maps or asking for directions has now become effortless. GPS, once thought of as a “geopolitical planning system,” is now simply a tool that guides me everywhere. Applications like Google Maps, Waze, and Grab’s in-app maps help me find routes, avoid traffic, and reach destinations efficiently.

These tools, built on advanced technology, have made traveling more predictable and less stressful.Looking back, technology has not only changed the way I work but also how I spend my time, how I communicate, and how I move through the world.

From televisions to PCs to handphones, each phase has brought me closer to convenience—but also deeper into attachment.

Technology has definitely changed my life.

“When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.” — Bhagavad Gita