Characteristics of trending technologies IE “instant”, “wireless”, or "touch-screens" have significantly impacted the way we interact, experience, and interpret our physical and digital environments. Has our society become more mobile and improvisational? Has our ability to perceive been altered through abundant use of filters or augmented visuals? Are we becoming too dependent on visual styles of communication? How do these various concepts effect our current society; and if we continue on this path, what can we speculate about the potential future of our society. Upcoming posts will explore various examples and social observations of the ideas expressed above.