Technology Brings Us Together

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Let's get a little personal. I want to share a story about my experience in Glenwood Springs.

Through a wild series of events, I've found myself residing with Bobbie Meriwether.

Bobbie is an elderly woman who's lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for decades - and she's deaf.

In years past, this disability would be severe, creating great stress with the simple task of communicating.

But today - Bobbie and I converse thanks to her iPhone.

She opens her "hearing" app, and it transcribes my voice in real time.

It's literally a miracle. And if that wasn't enough, Bobbie is teaching me to play piano. We're really putting the tech to the test. 

In a previous life, Bobbie was a concert pianist, safe to say - I’m in good hands.

This is a great reminder as to the power of technology.

Technology is supposed to improve our lives. Not through artificial dopamine hits, but real world applications.

The short-sighted, fast food culture that dominates America often leaves me disappointed in our ability to think creatively.

But this is changing… slowly, then all at once.

Which way Western folk?

Tomorrow, I'm traveling to Aspen for the Airport Board Meeting.

The Airport is scheduled to close next year to expand the runway, thus accommodating larger aircraft. A reasonable plan. But I'm curious if residents of Pitkin County are aware of eVTOLs and the opportunity they bring.

Quieter. 

Vertical-lift. 

Electric. 

And no longer runway required.

Mountain towns have always been early adopters when the tech actually solves something real. 

I'll be the one in the room asking about Joby and Archer. And be sure to report back.