What we find on the Internet – the conversations, the information, the ideas – changes who we are as people, and directly influences the choices we make, both in the marketplace and, more importantly, in life. The conversation has never been more important.

Looking forward to your insights! Well done!

Charlotte

My concern for the future generations, as we continue to transition from Me (knowing who I am and valuing that) to We (the social network and peer group)…is the loss of the individual to the group – it’s a fine balance, that’s for sure!

Marg

Thanks for taking the time to read the post. My initial response to your comment was, “knowing the person behind the message gives it credibility” but then I realized just how much that perpetuates the bias we have. I think you’re right…learning to use our voices also means learning to listen to the voices of others, regardless of who they are.

I too am learning to give myself permission to use my voice…this is my first true self-initiated blog comment.

I must admit that I (as a consultant) use blogs as a quick and dirty project management tool – my comments in these are all work related, and yes – I have had some hesitation from the “traditionalist” generation about using a blog but once they get the hang of it they seem to love it!

But to my real point…I received your article from Feedblitz, I read it with great interest and relate so well to your story but I was left wondering…who exactly is this? Had to link to the blog to see that you are a “Kevin”.

Made me really wonder – with this need of mine to know more about the person behind the message – in order for our generation to adopt the 2.0 philosophies do we have to surrender this need to know so much, as well as learn to use our voices?

z

Looking forward to hearing what you’ve got to say and I hope you enjoy the adventure.