Fifty Years Ago.

The Magic Eight Ball could provide any inquiry with yes, no and maybe answers. The Eight-Ball was a toy. At the American International Toy Fair, a new interactive toy to be marketed to children was introduced that employed artificial intelligence, fuzzy logic and psychographic profiling. This device attempts to model one’s thinking and decision making paths. After a few trial questions, this "toy" can be alarmingly accurate in mimicking thought patterns. These kinds of instruments could potentially become convincing enough that a young impressionable mind might allow the device to do some important thinking or make decisions for them. This technological device is scary because of its accuracy and potential to influence and it only costs $10.

The UCD (Universal Communication Device) is equally as concerning. It has full audio, full video, instant access, worldwide reach, 24/7 online and total portability among many other features that are increasing daily. The temptation is also to let this UCD do our thinking for us.

Large corporations, the various branches of government, many trade and professional organizations, institutional organizations and others want and encourage us to practice "herd mentality." They generally do not promote independent thinking or important decision-making that delivers positive or calculated results. Do you ever wonder why?

There has never been a more important time on this world stage for us to think through and consider the consequences of our thinking patterns that affect decision making. Please consider this...Your individual thoughts, big or small, and your resulting decisions today, will help shape the world we will all live in tomorrow. Your decisions will not only affect you, but most often, those around you.