About the name of the blog

Do we need forks? is a name that reflects my philosophy about technology - the first question we should ask is "Do I NEED this?" Will it make my life and meaningful occupations easier, or better in some way?
As a student (first time around), I remember reading a scene from a play set in the 1600s, where French nobles were wondering what to do with a fork. The social context meant that forks were unnecessary. In that time, people would
bring a knife, use a spoon for liquids, and hands for everything else. In a different social context where people are concerned about hygiene, a fork seems relevant. Or you could just wash your hands really well before each meal.
This philosophy about technology relates well to frameworks of occupational therapy. We look at the person - do they really need this technology? - the occupation - how meaningful is this occupation and do they need technology to make it easier to participate in? - and the environment, which includes social factors - is this technology going to fit with their environment?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

1. Tato Salad- "The Inappropriate Yoga Guy"

This is one of five videos we are required to post from five different sources, relating to a chosen topic. My topic is yoga. The point of this first video is that it reminds you not to take anything too seriously.

This is a light-hearted look at those people you meet no matter the occupation - who know everything about everything and have lots of unwanted advice to give you. I definitely have met a few Ogdens in yoga class.

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