I was completely immersed in one of the most fascinating science books I’d ever come across – A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson – when my wife wanted to know if I was mindful of the fact that our “Engagement Anniversary” was coming?!

I told her that it was a few weeks away, and that I would remember in time.  Just like I’d done last year! 

While appreciating the fact that I had, in fact, remembered in time, she also wanted to take this opportunity to point out that it was merely because of all the “technology” (email reminders, personal organizers, smartphones, etc.) I used, that I was able to keep track of all that I needed to. 

She was curious to know : What would happen if I ever had to “live a year or two without all my gadgets”, so to speak?

Now, that was an interesting question, if I ever heard one.  And, I’d love to explore it in greater detail, in a dedicated post.  But, for now, it needed to be answered.  And, answer it, I did.

I told her about 43 Folders – the lo-fi hack for never forgetting to do something.  And, explained that I would still be able to track To-Do items upto one year in advance, with just paper cards and a good indexing system!

To me, Technology is not just about electronics and gadgets.  As a child, I was always fascinated with Science.  As a grown up, that love for all things Science turned into a love for “Technology”.  It was only recently that I, myself, came to realize that Technology is nothing but the application of Science in real life!

Even today, I find myself devouring almost any good book, article or television program on Science & Technology, with passion, interest and enthusiasm.  After all, the “quest” is far from over… 

In the words of Richard Feynman, “I was born not knowing, and have had only a little time to change that here and there.”