Comments on: Old people ruining social software. Young people ruining the workplace.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:38:38 +0000

Reminded me of a chat a few years back with a then small (now huge) user generated video startup about whether they’d be interested in some mathematically advanced video filters & compression that would auto-magically improve uploaded video/audio production values, significantly reduce storage requirements and smooth playout. The reply was “our youth audience likes the current video quality and storage costs are not an issue for our investors.” I asked “what about when your customers get older and need glasses?” Crickets.

By: Continuing on the Journey

Continuing on the Journey — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:58:04 +0000

Been there, done that,……

Been there, done that, got many t-shirts. It’s so weird to have the mind of a 25 year-old in a much older body. I see other 25 year-olds doing things and being excited about things and they don’t really think much differently than I do, but…

By: Gary Walter

Gary Walter — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:56:43 +0000

As a 28 year old trapped in a rapidly-approaching-fifty-year-old body, I have often wondered if I’m no longer “cool” enough to play with the kids. Much of that comes from looking around at other folks my age. They’re old! Somehow, I’ve been able to maintain an attitude of innovation and creativity that belies my age.

I say, bring it on!

By: Michael Sigler

Michael Sigler — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:08:11 +0000

I would imagine it has more to do with your capacity for change, your tolerance of trying new things that might not work and your satisfaction level with the current status quo.

I also believe that a lot of the perceived “age difference” come from a matter of perspective and those with vested interest in not changing things. Like say an investor who wants you to keep doing the same thing lest you disrupt the return on his hard earned cash. Those with less to lose will always be more ready to adopt change.