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Surveys of any kind regarding technology are always tough to prove, though that doesn’t make them any less interesting.  In a Motorola-commissioned survey, it looks as if the generational gap regarding “being connected” via technology is disappearing.  The study was done to find out the connection “Millennials,” “Gen Xers,” and “Boomers.”

The study has shown that all generations relay on connectivity.  To a majority of all the generations, being connected and accessible is viewed as more of a necessity than anything else, with Millennials having the highest rating of 79 percent.  Not only to those surveyed feel a need to be connected, but 66 percent of all those surveyed have become to expect being able to access their media anywhere, at any time.  There was also found an interest among those surveyed in customization of technology, which has been a recent selling point for many devices.

The one part of the survey I find to be fairly hard to prove is that fact that most Gen Xers (89 percent) and Boomers (74 percent) say that they influence their children’s tech habits.  Surely parents are going to say that they influence their children’s decisions on many things, but those overwhelming figures for decisions regarding tech seem a bit questionable.  Either way, it is showing that we, as an American society, are becoming increasingly reliant on connectivity through our technology.  Say what you will about that idea, but I find it to be a good sign.  It can be overwhelming at times, but more connectivity, to me, is always a good thing.

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