I have a dream...

But it isn't a fantasy!  It can be a reality.  And I fully intend to see it through to its logical conclusion.

The dream is to live my life (once my real life begins) at the cutting edge of technology, with the latest in everything that is designed to make human life easier, better for the environment and more enjoyable.

How do I plan to achieve this?  Simple, most of the technologies already exist.  All that is needed is will power and imagination (and money!)

I won't go too in-depth with examples now, but here are a few:

• An iPhone, iPad and a decent computer will, if used properly with all the relevant Apps and websites, remove all need for paper from my life.  I can read newspapers, make lists, receive utility bills, and communicate with others all through these 3 devices.
• Solar panels installed on the roof can heat water, and reduce electricity bills by a 1/3.  Its cleaner and better for the environment too!  Other technologies exist for recycling shower and sink water to flush toilets, reduce heat escaping with extra insulation, glass that can be turned on and off, etc!
• I generally walk everywhere or take public transport anyway.  Continuing to do this wherever I go will save carbon from being pumped into the atmosphere*.
• I can read books on my iPad with 3 different Apps (Kindle, Google Books, iBooks) therefore reducing the need for printing of those books in the first place.
• I can shop for food as I am living my life, in my house, at work, and as I travel using an iPhone App, and then have it delivered when I am at home, creating more time for social activities with friends and family.

I shall not make a commitment now to carry out all of these ideas to their fullest potential as my life situation may not allow it in future.  The principle is there however, as are the ideas and the will.  That combination can lead to being a powerful set of outcomes.

For example; Imagine if everyone on earth shared the same ability to do what I have listed above and all the rest that still resides in my head?  Wouldn't we live in a much better world...

* I have some interesting views on the environment, climate change and what not, which I shall deal with in another blog soon.