Comments on: Today’s Consumer Seeks Enduring Value(s) http://learnedon.com/2009/12/todays-consumer-enduring-values/ Learned On | gender, consumer behavior and sustainability Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:39:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Andrea Learned http://learnedon.com/2009/12/todays-consumer-enduring-values/comment-page-1/#comment-2080 Andrea Learned Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:02:02 +0000 http://learnedonwomen.com/?p=3643#comment-2080 I tend to be a bit anti-the 24/7 always on thing, Ken, so it was tough for me to admit/write that line. So, I guess I am like you - seeking context in emerging patterns. I appreciate that I am able to use social media to learn new things/meet new people, but very aware I need to keep it within my parameters, so my life doesn't get swept away into twitter-land, for example. I have not written on the social media tech and financial crisis intersection, but it definitely does seem to reflect the value of human connection at such hard times. Robert Putnam's book "Bowling Alone" might be a good book to revisit on this basic human need for community that we (society) seem to be simultaneously neglecting (as in - looking at smart phone as opposed to your spouse across the dinner table) but also growing (as in Facebook and twitter). If you write about it, let me know...Thanks for your input! I tend to be a bit anti-the 24/7 always on thing, Ken, so it was tough for me to admit/write that line. So, I guess I am like you – seeking context in emerging patterns. I appreciate that I am able to use social media to learn new things/meet new people, but very aware I need to keep it within my parameters, so my life doesn’t get swept away into twitter-land, for example. I have not written on the social media tech and financial crisis intersection, but it definitely does seem to reflect the value of human connection at such hard times. Robert Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone” might be a good book to revisit on this basic human need for community that we (society) seem to be simultaneously neglecting (as in – looking at smart phone as opposed to your spouse across the dinner table) but also growing (as in Facebook and twitter). If you write about it, let me know…Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Ken Jones http://learnedon.com/2009/12/todays-consumer-enduring-values/comment-page-1/#comment-2079 Ken Jones Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:01:47 +0000 http://learnedonwomen.com/?p=3643#comment-2079 Good morning Andrea, I had read the article you cited. I like your take that "24/7 “always on” way should not be discounted as seeking superficial and quick solutions." As an OGOT (Old Guy On Twitter)I keep looking for context in the emerging patterns. One that is very interesting to me right now is the convergence of social media technology and the reality the financial crisis is having on peoples' lives. These are values changing experiences. Have you considered writing about this. I apologize if you already have and I missed it. Ken :) Good morning Andrea,
I had read the article you cited. I like your take that “24/7 “always on” way should not be discounted as seeking superficial and quick solutions.”

As an OGOT (Old Guy On Twitter)I keep looking for context in the emerging patterns. One that is very interesting to me right now is the convergence of social media technology and the reality the financial crisis is having on peoples’ lives. These are values changing experiences.

Have you considered writing about this. I apologize if you already have and I missed it.

Ken :)

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