Wisdom 2.0: The New Movement Toward Purposeful Engagement in Business and in Life

by Soren Gordhamer

Technology is not the answer. It is also not the problem. What matters instead? Awareness, Engagement, and Wisdom. Wisdom 2.0 addresses the challenge of our not only live connected to one another through technology,but to do so in ways that are beneficial, effective, and useful.

Genres: Technology, Psychology, Spirituality, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's nothing in this book you won't find in every other book about mindfulness, but being of a very concrete mind, I find it helpful to hear the ideas in contexts that I can easily identify with.

For example, while I can read about how life is suffering/dissatisfaction/imperfection and get it on an intellectual level, I don't really apply it to myself. What claim do I have to suffering? (I'm suddenly remembering a conversation in college with a friend who complained incessantly -- more out of habit that any real dissatisfaction, I thought -- and one day I told her to stop complaining because she didn't have any real problems. She was extremely offended, needless to say, and came back with something like "Oh, so you're the only one with real problems?" and I told her no, not at all. I didn't have any real problems either. She didn't seem to know what to do with that.)

So, suffering? Not so much. But constantly carrying the weight of my to-do list? Oh yeah. That's a feeling I'm familiar with. As is the frustration and resentment of being controlled by email, Facebook, etc.

And Goodreads too, apparently. I need to exercise some awareness and intention here and go to bed...

[Desiree · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I saw this book at my local library, I thought, WoW, a book about computers! Hmmmm, I guess I neglected to read the sub-title, "Ancient secrets for the creative and constantly connected." The key work here, being "ancient". Rather than a guide through the web 2.0, this is much more a self-help title, filled with zen-like stories and quotes. If that is what you are looking for, I would recommend this title, otherwise, stay away!

Having read quite a bit on zen buddhism, I found this repetitive. Stuff like "true happiness has little to do with our situation in life and much more with how we have cultivated a sense of inner well-being." You will find what you expect to find. One person can feel successful with one million bucks, while another feels like a failure.

The beginning of the book tried to relate these types of topics to people who are always connected, but by the end, I think he must have run out of computer examples....

[Joodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple advice on being a mindful technology user and not an obsessed robot.

[Tim Maurer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book isn't earth-shattering...but mostly in a good way. It's intended to slow us down, especially in our pursuit of work in life. Initially an outgrowth of the Wisdom 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley, the book is a call for us to infuse more life into our work/life balance.

The writing itself may not be better than three stars, but the helpful reminder--and the impact--on me warranted four.

[Kaileigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing groundbreaking. Read it for school.

[Arif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sembari menulis 'kitab pamugkas' saya menyempatkan untuk membaca buku yang cukup menarik ini. Wisdom 2.0, buku terbitan tahun 2009 karya Soren Gordhamer ini membahas mengenai interaksi antara manusia modern dengan teknologi. Kehidupan manusia modern tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi seperti telepon selular, internet yang meliputi chatting, browsing, email, twitter, facebook, dsb. Keterhubungan dengan teknologi merupakan suatu hal yang amat dibutuhkan saat ini, tanpa teknologi, manusia modern akan dihinggapi rasa cemas, khawatir dan merasa ada sesuatu yang 'hilang' dalam kehidupan mereka. Namun demikian kondisi yang sama juga terjadi ketika teknologi tersebut selalu terhubung dan memberikan informasi, individu cenderung akan mengalami keberlebihan informasi (information overload), kekhawatiran, sosialisasi yang kurang dengan masyarakat dan beragam masalah kesehatan.

Keberadaan teknologi sesungguhnya adalah untuk memudahkan kehidupan individu dalam aktifitas keseharian yang dilakukannya. Membuat inidvidu menjadi berfikir kreatif dan menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan cepat. Namun demikian kesalahan dalam memanfaatkan teknologi dan informasi akan meningkatkan stress dalam kehidupan dan kita tidak akan mendapatkan manfaat yang sesungguhnya dari teknologi dan informasi tersebut.

Buku ini memaparkan cara-cara kreatif dalam memanfaatkan teknologi informasi. Secara ringkas dapat disimpulkan, dalam hal ini manusialah yang seharusnya mengendalikan teknologi untuk meningkatkan kreativitas dan kualitas kehidupan mereka, bukan sebaliknya teknologi yang mengendalikan manusia sehingga menjadikan manusia yang konsumtif dan menciptakan keberlebihan informasi yang semakin meningkatkan kekhawatiran dan stress serta kurangnya sosialisasi dengan lingkungan.

Lanjutkan lagi membacanya.... masih ada beberapa halaman yang belum terselesaikan...

[Marjorie Matty · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good reminder about balance with regard to technology. Soren has positioned himself to be an authority about maintaining balance in corporate America with regard to technology.

[Sweemeng Ng · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a few wisdom along the reads, but then I never read similar book before.

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good advice.

[Barbc]

12.95

[Yaqeen Sikander · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good initially with some amazing insights but gets repetitive and boring later. Overall a welcome read and needed too.

[Charissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the most useful but does help you to think about priorities and such.

[David Demets · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reminders to use technology consciously in stead of being addicted to it.