What to Expect When You're Expecting… Technology Part 2
In Part 1, we explored how the constant discovery and use of technology allowed our ancestors to carve a niche among early apes that would eventually bloom into humankind. We left our story with the advent of general-purpose computers, you can read the entire post here . To better understand the world of modern computers and its impact on how you manage your nonprofit or small business, we need to divert into two seemly unrelated topics: trade and information. Trade winds and stars As is the case with technology, trade was part of our pre-human society. Most of the groups were self-sufficient, probably only trading when convenient. Until the introduction of precious metals, bartering for goods and services was the main trading activity of prehistoric groups crossing each others’ paths. Obsidian, flint, shells, semi-precious stones, and dry edibles were probably some of the first goods bartered. Trade flourished amid agricultural societies of the ancient world. Espec
