TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED AMERICA
ONLY OUR ELDERS KNOW HOW MUCH
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TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED AMERICA
11,847
MILES DRIVEN
100
ELDERS INTERVIEWED
8,352
YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE
1
BOOK TO CONFRONT TECH
“A work of art.”
In Stories of Elders, Veronica Kirin makes a compelling case for why we must use technology with intent. We must become aware of our vulnerabilities, set boundaries, and realize that technology is a tool and it’s up to us to take responsibility and determine its impact.
Through the combination of touching anecdotes and well-researched evidence, Veronica illustrates the juxtaposition of the benefits and the consequences of modern day technologies for The Greatest Generation.
In an ever-faster-moving world of technology, change is par for the course. As we travel forward, we run the risk of losing wisdom which previous generations have taken for granted. In this book, author Veronica Kirin does a marvelous job of chronicling this wisdom through stories of our elders.
When I’m watching TV, YouTube, or reading Facebook, I often wonder how we’ve arrived in a culture that is so different than the one I grew up with. In this documentary style book, Kirin answers my question by taking us on a journey that dives into personal stories around how technology has changed the lives of everyday people. Love it!
Stories of Elders is an extraordinary book filled with emotionally powerful stories from those who have experienced things far beyond the experience of Millennials. Veronica has expertly captured the essence of her subjects, with each story being awe-inspiring in their own right!
Jason SchemmelPodcast Hosthttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-get-shit-done-chat/get-shit-done-chat – GSD Chat Podcast
Stories are so important to remembering who we are and where we come from. The way Veronica has managed to capture and preserve these important stories about a generation that watched the world change before their eyes is stunning. We need their stories to remember where we came from and to hopefully guide us where we are going.
Videos from the Road
Events, Interviews, and Footage shot during the 11,000 mile research trip.
Episode 33 — Virginia Sears
Grew up on a farm during the Great Depression.
Episode 32 — Chris Smith
Built boats.
Episode 31 — Betty Segal
"When I discovered the internet... I thought I'd died and gone to heaven."
Episode 30 — Tito Francona
"[Hank Aaron] spent time with me, explaining the dos and don'ts. His team didn't like that very much."
Episode 29 – Carol Ann Lesert
"We were poor, but we didn't know it."
Episode 28 — Bones
"I don't even think I own house keys."
Episode 27 – Bettilew Turk Gaskell
"She hadn't realized the new [technology] could get the job done."
Episode 26 — Ida Mae Harris
"If you listen, you learn."
Episode 25 — Barbara “Dolly” Markess
"It's a big wide world and we all need to get along."
Episode 24 – Virginia Ann House Veren
"Politics has changed... we never saw them."
Episode 23 – Barbara Blake
Believes family used to be closer.
Episode 22 – Adrienne Bard
Worries we have more conveniences, but not more time.
Episode 21 – Charlie Rusher
Learned about slavery.
Episode 20 – Onalee Jean Cable
Native American, grew up without amenities.
Episode 19 – Adele Jones
Wrote a book to preserve memories.
Episode 18 – Bob Johnson
Rode a wild bronco to school.
Episode 17 – Emma Lommasson
Born in 1911.
Episode 16 – Ann Atkin
Grew up in the dust bowl.
Episode 15 – Gerrie Powell
Handled formaldehyde in a salon.
Episode 14 – Edwin Gould
Built spy satellites.
Episode 13 – Ray Green
Doesn't like Facebook.
Episode 12 – Pauline Attisani
Sees technology as a segregator.
Episode 11 – Richard Paquin
Built a business knocking on doors.
Episode 10 – Sister Ardeth Plattie, OP
Went to prison for protesting nuclear weapons.
Episode 9 – Juanita Laush
Co-authored the first x-ray textbook.
News & Updates
Podcast Episodes
- Episode 33 — Virginia Sears March 23, 2020
- Episode 32 — Chris Smith September 15, 2019
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