10 Tech Commandments for Oldsters
Do Unto Others As Thou Would Internet Unto You
The 10 Commandments serve us well, but in these Modern Times, I modestly propose an electronic update – 10 tech commandments – to the stone tablets Moses first delivered!
Yes, in the “good” old days, the world was simpler, slower-paced, easier to understand or at least, so we recall.
In today’s fast-moving tech world, we middle-aged muddlers need new guidelines to navigate the world AND the worldwide web. And I think our kids could use a few helpful hints as well. In fact, you might want to show them Tech Commandment Number 5. Better yet – needlepoint it on a pillow for their bedroom.
| Ye Old School 10 Commandments | The Tech 10 Commandments for Oldsters |
|---|---|
| Thou shall have no other Gods but me. | Thou shalt use no search engines but Google. |
| Thou shall not make for yourself any idol, nor bow down to it or worship it. | Thou shalt not Photoshop thy own pictures beyond recognition. |
| Thou shall not misuse the name of the Lord, your God. | Thou shall not take Alexa’s name in vain. |
| Thou shall remember and keep the Sabbath day holy. | Thou shall not Snapchat during the High Holidays. |
| Thou shall respect your father and mother. | Thou shall not ignore thy parents’ text messages or emails. |
| Thou shall not commit murder. | Still a good rule. (No update required.) |
| Thou shall not commit adultery. | Thou shall not post false Facebook status updates. |
| Thou shall not steal. | Thou shalt not plagiarize source material. |
| Thou shall not give false witness against your neighbor. | Thou shall not “reply all” to a group message – EVER!!! |
| Thou shall not be envious of your neighbor’s house nor his wife, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor. |
Thou shall not covet thy neighbor’s Wi-Fi. |
Well, dear muddlers,
Thoughts/recommendation on additional tech commandments we need?
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