In the Yahoo! News article, Afghan Tech Boom: Mullah Embraces iPhone, on http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090303/ap_on_re_as/as_afghan_iphone_mullah, it states that former Taliban ambassador; Mullah Abdul Salaam Zaeef was once an ultra-conservative “Taliban who banned modern technology like the Internet and TV during its harsh 1996-2001 rule.” He sticks to his culture by wearing a black turban and thick beard; however his attitude towards technology has changed. Today, he owns one of the most technical gadgets – an Apple iPhone.
The article goes on to say that Zeef is very dependent on his iPhone. He uses it to surf the Internet and takes advantage of the built-in GPS in order to find difficult locations. Zeef even does his online banking through his iPhone. He refers to his iPhone as easy and modern and states that “This is necessary in the world today. People want to progress."
In my opinion, no one can ignore technology. Technology is there for people to use. It makes our lives much easier. The Taliban who still live in the Stone Age by making everything from scratch, will soon realize that technology can aid them in accomplishing things in a more efficient and effective manner. I believe the Taliban will get there soon. This article is proving to us that the world is making huge progress towards embracing technology.
There are so many people that are using technology in order to be effective and efficient. For example, the Internet was used quite extensively in the 2008 presidential campaign, which helped spread knowledge about each candidate and branch out to hard-to-reach audiences. Just recently, a Maryland county incorporated anonymous texting as a feature for reporting crimes for its residents to use in addition to the anonymous tip hotline via the phone. Another grand example of people embracing technology is seen in the Obama Administration’s website, www.whitehouse.gov, which gives the people of America information they can use such as blogs, slideshows, and briefings. The American people are now empowered to voice their opinions and become informed on the daily tasks of the President. So my advice to the technology laggards is to get with the program – embrace technology. It is there to help you, not hurt you. Besides, the rest of the world is waiting.
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